Internet Service Provider (ISP) - History And Development, Proliferation And Consolidation, Major Providers For Consumers And Businesses, Competition Between Large And Small Providers
Internet service providers (ISPs) provide access to the Internet through telephone dial-up connections as well as through permanent or "always-on" connections. As of 2001, businesses and consumers could choose from among an estimated 7,000 national, regional, or local ISPs.
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