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INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

3.2 The Internet3.2.1 Overview of the Internet

3.2.1.3 Internet Service Provider

Topic 3

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Learning Outcome

At the end of this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the Internet Service Provider.• List examples of the Internet Service Provider.

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Internet Service Provider-Definition

What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?• A service (an access) provider is a business/company

that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a monthly or yearly fee.

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Internet Service Provider

An Internet Service Providers are categorized as regional or national ISPs.

A regional ISP usually provides Internet access to a specific geographic area.

A national ISP is a business that provides Internet access in cities and towns nationwide.

Other than Internet connection, ISPs may also provide related services like Web site hosting & development, e-mail hosting, domain name registration etc.

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Examples of ISP in Malaysia

TMNet TIMENet Maxis Celcom

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Examples of ISP in Malaysia

Jaring Digi Packet OneNetwork

umobile Yes

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Responsibilities of an ISP

• Providing and maintaining a connection to the Internet

• Support the hardware and software needed to service that connection

• To protect their site and network from external threats such as viruses, hacker attacks and other illegal activities

• Provide 24-hour customer service and technical support

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Summary

Relationship between the Internet Connection & the ISP:

Transmission Media Communication Device ISP (Malaysia)

Dial Up Telephone Modem Telekom

Cable Cable Modem Astro

Fiber Optic Network Interface Card (NIC)

TMNet, TM Unifi

Satellite Satellite Dish -

Wireless Wireless Modem Celcom, Maxis