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Related Terms dial-up access Internet ISP online service IAP Short for Internet Access Provider, a company that provides access to the Internet. IAPs generally provide dial-up access through a modem and PPP connection, though companies that offer Internet access with other devices, such as cable modems or wireless connections, could also be considered IAPs. The terms IAPs and ISP (Internet Service Providers) are often used interchangeably, though some people consider IAPs to be a subset of ISPs. Whereas IAPs offer only Internet access, ISPs may provide additional services, such as leased lines (T-1 or T-3) and Web development. In contrast to both IAPs and ISPs, online services provide their own proprietary content in addition to Internet access. More Information The List - A database of Internet Service Providers The database at 'The List' site contains over 3,000 Internet Service Providers from around the world. The database is searchable by entering the ISP name or domain name, or you can choose from a variety of several categories to locate an ISP near you. Updated on Aug 1, 1998 Brief guide to determining Internet Service Provider (ISP) needs Provides answers to the five most popular questions asked when choosing an Internet Service Provider. Internet Service Provider search engine Offers a searchable database of over 4,000 ISPs in the United States and Canada. Users can locate ISPs by area code or modem speed and then compare monthly usage costs. Updated on Aug 5, 1998 Russ Haynal's ISP Page Contains resources that "every ISP employee should know about the Internet." Includes links to backbone maps, global interconnection points, Internet architecture data, etc. Updated on Aug 5, 1998 The Directory Provides a directory of thousands of bulletin board systems (BBS) in over 100 countries, and over 5,800 Internet Service Providers. Updated on Aug 4, 1998 Yahoo!'s Internet Access Provider page Yahoo!'s directory of Internet Access Providers. Updated on Aug 1, 1998