Companies that provide internet access are referred to as

Companies that provide internet access are referred to as internet service providers (ISPs). They offer different types of internet connections, such as broadband, fiber optic, cable, and satellite, to customers in exchange for a monthly fee. ISPs maintain the infrastructure that allows users to connect to the internet, providing a gateway to the World Wide Web and other online services. Some ISPs are also responsible for managing the network infrastructure and may be referred to as network service providers (NSPs) or internet network operators (INOs), while fixed network operators typically refer to companies that own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as phone lines or fiber optic cables.