An Internet service provider (ISP) offers customers access to the Internet through various connection technologies. ISPs provide email accounts and data storage services. The document lists several Philippine ISPs, including Edsa Hosting, Pilipino Internet, and Media 4 Internet Solutions, which offer services like website creation, hosting, and access for individuals and businesses.

2. • An Internet service provider (ISP), also
sometimes referred to as an Internet access
provider (IAP), is a company that offers
its customers access to the Internet. The ISP
connects to its customers using a data
transmission technology appropriate for
delivering Internet protocol packets or
frames, such as dial up, DSL, cable
modem, wireless or dedicated high-speed
interconnects.

3. • ISPs may provide Internet email
accounts to users which allow them to
communicate with one another by
sending and receiving electronic
messages through their ISP's servers.
ISPs may provide services such as
remotely storing data files on behalf of
their customers, as well as other services
unique to each particular ISP.

5. The internet’s role as information source continues to be
recognized more popularly now a days. This is the reason
their number keeps growing. To name a few:
• Edsa Hosting
- provides Internet services such as Web site and server set
up, domain name registration and server configuration for
small to medium enterprises, professionals, organizations
and personal use.
• Pilipino Internet, Inc.
- established in 1997 to enhance business processes,
information exchange and management tranquility through
reliable global platforms and infrastructure
• Media 4 Internet Solutions
- a fast growing player in Philippine web development and
hosting. It delivers quality service and sufficient support
through the innovative minds and harnessed skills of its
manpower.

6. Mindgate Systems, Inc.
- an Internet services company that aims to streamline business
operations by providing services such as high-end Internet
access, web site creation and intranet systems development. It
combines artistic and technical expertise to break down barriers
of communication through Internet technology.
PhilWebServices Global Solutions Inc.
- offers affordable, fast and reliable Web hosting with quality
Web site design and search engine optimization. It also provides
free domain registration. Be connected 24x7, 365 days a year.
Web Connect PH
- "connects Pinoy web sites to the world." This site offers as much
as 250MB disk space depending on the package you choose. It also
has a list of links to useful web sites.
i-Manila
– the Internet Access Service arm of Tridel Technologies, inc.
with a subscriber-base of more than 10,000 people which
provides cost-effective and user-oriented services.

7. • AXTI Internet
– a systems integrator that provides cardless
prepaid ISP with free SMS (text messaging).
• Inter-Island Information Systems, Inc. (Tri-Isys
Internet)
– provides a full-range of web-hosting and e-
commerce solutions.
• Infocom
– the first ISP that provides 24-hour technical
and customer support.
• Mosaic Communications, Inc.
– spin-off of the project between the Department
of Science and Technology (DOST) and ComNet
that set up a wide-area network (WAN) to
connect local universities and research
organizations.

8. • Sky Internet
– the first Philippine ISP that connects to more than 150
countries with minimal charge as against international
long-distance call through its partnership with Global
Roaming Internet Connection (GRIC).
• Philippines Online
– the ISP affiliated with groups that support children and
their causes as one of their major thrusts.
• Pacific Internet
– the first ISP that provided Integrated Services Digital
Network (ISDN) with the country’s top telephone
companies.
Web Philippines, Inc.
– an Internet Business Solutions Provider that
specializes in web site assessment/planning, design and
development, and management.