ISP (Internet Service Provider): Definition, Function, Type & Complete Examples

To access the internet we have to use an internet service provider called an ISP. one of the internet service providers is Telkomnet. For more details, let's refer to the review below.

Understanding ISP (Internet Service Provider)

ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company or business entity that provides an internet connection service and other related services. The ISP has a telecommunications infrastructure connected to the internet where the ISP will later share its internet connection capacity to customers who need an internet connection service. Usually the subscription system implemented by the ISP is a subscription system every month, although currently there are many telecommunications providers who implement a subscription system with a quota-based system.

 ISP (Internet Service Provider) function

The function of the ISP (Internet Service Provider) in accessing internet networks is as follows:

1. Connecting a user / consumer to the nearest internet gateway.
2. For a media that provides a service to connect to an internet.
3. For those who provide modem items for dial-up.
4. As for connecting users to a WWW (World Wide Web) information service.
5. It allows users to use an electronic mail service, which is often referred to as e-mail.
6. Allows users to have a voice conversation over an internet network connection.
7. To give a place to the homepage.
8. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) carry out a protection against the spread of viruses by implementing an antivirus system for its users.
9. ISP (Internet Service Provider) functions as a company that offers a service to connect to an internet network. To be able to access it, we only need to contact the Internet Service Provider / ISP services via a computer and modem. After that the ISP will take care of everything needed to connect to the internet.

Types of ISP (Internet Service Provider) Services

1. Dial-Up Connection

Dial-UP Connection is a method through a modem or telephone cable that is generally used to access the internet at home. Dial-Up is a connection that is temporary. Although the use of dial-up access is like: personal diap-up; corporate dial-up; night server access; ISDN dial-up LAN.

2. Dedicated Connection

Dedicated Connection is a type of connection that is fixed within 24 hours and is mostly used by companies or places that use a lot of internet connection needs and are used by many computers.

3. Hotspot

Hotspot is one type of internet service without using a cable such as dial-up. Hotspots are usually used in certain places such as in cafes, canteens, airports, places to hang out, and so forth.

4. Wireless

Wireless is one type of internet service without a cable. This internet access service is free of charge, but only subject to tariffs or fees for an internet usage.

5. Mobile Access

Mobile Access is a service to access the internet that can be done easily anytime and anywhere through mobile devices or cell phones. This type of service is very useful for cell phone users who support an advanced technology, both GSM and CDMA.

Example ISP (Internet Service Provider)

1. Telkom Speedy

Telkom speedy is a type of ISP product from PT Telkom Indonesia, with an affordable price in the pockets of people who have a middle income down. Telkom Speedy offers a stable internet connection.

2. Astinet

Astinet is a type of ISP product from PT Telkom Indonesia that offers an internet connection service for large-scale use. Astinet itself is short for Dedicated To Internet Access Service

3. IM2

IM2, which is one type of internet connection service owned by PT Indosat, besides that IM2 can also provide hosting and domain rental services.

4. Centrin

Centrin is one of the types of ISP services owned by PT Centrin Online, which offers internet connection services with a very sophisticated infrastructure.

5. Other Cellular Providers

At this time almost all of the well-known cellular providers already offer an internet service or ISP, usually based on quotas and can be activated with certain packages, this type of ISP is a suitable choice for those of you who only need an internet connection by dental content alone.

In modern and sophisticated times ISPs are very much needed because they can access the internet to get an information. That is a review of  ISP (Internet Service Provider): Understanding, Functions, Types & Complete Examples . Hopefully what is reviewed above is useful for the reader. That is all and thank you.