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WhatsApp: It is an instant messaging service that allows you to
send messages, pictures and videos and even voice recordings
over the Internet. It was launched in 2009 and is now owned by
Facebook. It is more popular as an app.
Other Uses
Many services are now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking,
online education, online ticket booking, hotel reservations and online storage.
Often, these services are either not available offline or cost more.
REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT TO INTERNET
The things required for having an Internet connection are:
Computer System: It is an integrated system with all the
different types of input, output, processing and storage
devices.
Telephone and Cable Lines: These help in
establishing a link between the different computers
and the servers.
Modem: It stands for Modulator Demodulator. Modem
transfers digital information over telephone lines and
vice-versa.
Web Browser: It is a software program which helps the user in
opening and displaying the different web pages. The different
types of web browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
ISP: It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a
company that provides Internet access on payment
of a monthly fee. Some of the ISPs are Vodafone Idea,
Airtel, BSNL, (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), MTNL
(Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited.), Jio, etc;
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Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology to provide wireless
high-speed Internet and network connections.
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