In addition to serving individuals, ISPs also serve large companies, providing a direct connection from the company's networks to the Internet. ISPs themselves are connected to one another through Network Access Points (NAPs).

ISPs are also called IAPs (Internet Access Providers).

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Internet Service Provider - Provides month to month dial-up Internet service across the U.S. for $8.95, with free spam blocking, pop-up blocking and 24/7 technical support.

Internet Service Provider (ISP) FAQ
This FAQ provides information on how to become an Internet Service Provider. Some main topics include: general information, business plans, financial information, equipment, and technical considerations.

Russ Haynal's ISP Page
Contains resources that "every ISP employee should know about the Internet." Includes links to backbone maps, global interconnection points, Internet architecture data, etc.

ISP-Planet's Guide to Starting & Running an ISP
ISP-Planet's talented team of industry experts share their collective wisdom to help you build a thriving Internet service.

The List - A database of Internet Service Providers
The database at 'The List' site contains thousands of Internet Service Providers from around the world. The database is searchable by entering the ISP name or domain name, or you can choose from a variety of several categories to locate an ISP near you.

xSP News
Collection of ISP news articles from the InternetNews.com site.

xSP Resources Channel
The ISP resources channel from internet.com.