Providers
Definition
Network Providers
Organizations and companies that offer access to networks and their services.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
A company that provides access to the internet for individuals and organizations.
ISPs offer various services, including:
- Internet Access:
- Connection to the internet.
- Email Services:
- Hosting email accounts and providing email servers.
- Web Hosting:
- Hosting websites on their servers.
- Domain Registration:
- Registering and managing domain names.
- Cloud Services:
- Offering cloud storage and computing resources.
- Security Services:
- Providing firewalls, antivirus software, and other security measures.
Other service providers
- Mobile service providers (MSPs): Companies and businesses that offer cellular connection to mobile phone users.
- Voice over internet protocol (VoIP): Protocol that allows for voice calls over internet service rather than cellular analogue phone lines.
Many provider companies offer multiple provider services, such as being both an ISP and an MSP.
Chat, Texting, and Online Messaging
- Instant Messaging Apps:
- Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal offer real-time text communication.
- Social Media Platforms:
- Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct, and Twitter DMs provide integrated messaging services.
