Your ISP
Connections to the internet, both dial-up and broadband, are offered by companies called internet service providers (ISPs). An ISP is your gateway to the internet. ISPs provide:
- a computer in your locality (called a server) to which you connect using a modem and through which you can access the web;
- an email address for you – e.g. members@nonprofit.org.au; and
- a send-and-collect service for your email messages.
Many ISPs offer a website hosting service and can provide your organisation with a domain name.
More information
The Australian Communications and Media Authority toolkit
includes a list of ISPs, questions to ask ISPs and information that will help you make the right decision about connectivity for your organisation.
A list of ISPs in your state or territory on the Australian Communications and Media Authority website.