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Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet allows users to access the Internet over a
smartphone provided offer voice plans with Internet access. This
connection provides a good speed for the Internet. The main
advantage of Mobile Internet is access the Internet anywhere
within the range of a Mobile network signal.
Hotspot
Hotspots are physical locations that offer Internet access. It utilizes Wi-Fi
technology, which allows computers to connect to the Internet. It is mainly used
on smartphones.
SERVICES ON INTERNET
The Internet provides various services. Some of them are described below.
E-mail
E-mail stands for Electronic Mail. It allows us to send or receive electronic messages,
which can be text, pictures, or sound over internet. With e-mail, we can communicate
quickly and easily with millions of people across the world. It is an essential tool for
business. It is also excellent for keeping in touch with family and friends.
We can create an e-mail account free of cost on some
popular websites: www.gmail.com, www.yahoo.com,
www.rediffmail.com, etc.
Gmail Yahoo
Online Shopping
Online shopping allows us to buy various products such as grocery items, clothes,
electronic gadgets, books, etc. over the internet. We need not leave our home for
shopping. We can buy from our home through Online shopping websites. Online
shopping is also called e-commerce. Some popular e-commerce websites are: www.
amazon.com, www.flipkart.com, www.snapdeal.com, www.myntra.com, etc.
To shop online, you can browse an online website,
select products, and add them to a virtual shopping
cart. You can then make payments using a credit
card, online bank account, or other methods. The
products will be delivered to your home.
Online Chatting
Online chatting allows us to communicate over the internet with other
people. It can be accessed to meet new people and make friends. It is used to
spread awareness and exchange ideas on any specific topic between people.
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