Explain how the Internet works? Solution Internet is basically a collection of various big and small networks. The network is generally a global network. When these networks come together and connect with each other, it is called as internet. Computers are connected to the internet through an Internet Service Provider. Every computer that is connected to the internet is part of the network. When various different Internet Service Providers connect with each other, it leads to a huge network. The networks are connected to each other through various routers. Routers are specialised computers which help to transmit data from one computer or network to another computer globally within a matter of seconds. It helps to join networks and thereby help to transmit information..