Global Industry Overview: Internet Services
The Internet services industry includes Internet service providers (ISPs), backbone network operators, World Wide Web navigation services, Internet security services, and Internet or electronic commerce (e-commerce) providers. Internet service providers may also offer Internet hosting and programming services, e-mail and messaging services, and Web site design services. Companies that use the Internet to promote sales, such as automobile manufacturers allowing customers to price cars online, are not considered part of the industry. (See also Information Technology Services and Packaged Software.)
Industry Snapshot
The Internet has been the fastest-growing communications technology in...