Internet Service Provider (ISP) Glossary - Definitions of ISP Terms

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Internet Service Provider Glossary

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Here you will find definition of commong terms relating to Internet access as well as general ISP terms.

See also: Internet Access Tips & Advice

Glossary of Terms

ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. A type of DSL in which downstream bandwidth is larger than upstream bandwidth. This means that the transmission of data occurs faster from the network to the user than from the user to the network. This type of DSL works well for residential use, as it allows a high speed for typical Internet activity (browsing the Web, downloading files, etc.) but not require high bandwidth in the other direction (to run a server, etc.).

Banwidth: The quantity of data that can be transmitted through a connection in a fixed amount of time. Higher bandwidth = faster speed.

Blog: Short for "web log." A specific type of web page that acts as an personal online journal for individuals.

Broadband: Broadband is a term used to describe types of data transmission that have high bandwidth and thus can carry multiple different channels of information. Because of this, broadband internet connections provide faster speeds to Internet users than traditional dial-up Internet connections. Both DSL and cable internet service fall under the category of broadband.

Cable Internet Access: A type of broadband internet access that utilizes cable TV lines and cable modems and has a higher maximum speeds than traditional dial-up access.

Cable Modem: A type of modem that transmits data over cable lines. This differs from traditional modems, which transmit data over telephone lines.

Dial-Up Internet Access: A type of internet access that utilizes telephone wires and modems and has a maximum speed of 56 kbps (56K).

DSL: Digital Subscriber Line. A type of internet connection that utilizes telephone (copper) wires to transmit data at high speeds. DSL is a broadband, or high bandwidth, type of internet connection.

High Speed Dial-Up Internet Access: Please visit our Internet Service FAQ for information on high speed dial-up internet access.

Hot Spot: A location that offers Wi-Fi access points, usually for a fee but sometimes at no cost to the user. Hot spots can be found at some airports, coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and various other locations.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. A company that provides Internet access to consumers and/or businesses, usually for a monthly or yearly fee. An ISP allows you to surf the Web, read and send email, download files and more.

Modem: Modulator-demodulator. A device that allows computers to transmit data over telephone or cable lines. Most Internet service plans require the use of a modem to function properly.

Spam: Term used to describe unsolicited email that usually peddles products or services. The electronic version of junk mail.

T1 Line: A private, dedicated line that connects an office or business directly to an ISP. T1 lines provide very high speeds and allow up to hundreds of users to be connected at once. This type of internet connection is often used for private networks within businesses.

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