What do I need to know to connect to the internet?
Once you have a computer, you will need to choose an internet service provider. Your ISP is usually the same as your telephone or TV provider. In the UK, examples of providers include British Telecom (BT), Sky Broadband, Virgin Media, TalkTalk and Vodafone.
Your ISP will provide all the hardware you need to access the internet at home.The term
Activity: Connecting to the internet
Watch this short video from GCFLearnFree.org that explains how to connect to the internet. You can turn on captions by clicking on the subtitles icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
The video lasts 4 minutes.
How the internet works