This document summarizes how traffic moves over the internet in 3 parts: 1) It begins with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that offer internet connectivity to users and additional services like email and web hosting. 2) It then discusses internet backbones which are high-speed connections between major data centers, universities, and agencies that ensure connectivity even if one connection fails. Cable companies also connect to these backbones to act as ISPs. 3) Finally, it covers the most common methods of connecting for users, such as dial-up, DSL, cable, and ethernet, as well as web hosting services that allow individuals and organizations to make their own websites publicly accessible.