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An Internet service provider which is abbreviated to ISP (also called Internet access provider or IAP) is a company that provides access to the Internet and related services. Historically most ISPs were run by the phone companies. Today however ISPs can be started by just about anyone with sufficient money and expertise. In addition to Internet access via various technologies such as dial-up and DSL. An ISP can often provided a combination of services including Internet, domain name registration and hosting or web hosting.
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| Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
The first things you need to consider before choosing an ISP are your potential Internet needs. This will determine then determine the type of service that will suit you. To find a suitable ISP you can start talking to those who already have an ISP and learn about their experiences. Some questions you may want to ask are:
