The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a nonprofit organization that was created in 1998 to support the Global Internet and ensure its stable and secure operation. ICANN works to create a unique, stable, and secure addressing system for the hundreds of millions of computers that make up theGlobal Internet, and to ensure that these give and receive information reliably and securely.
Telecommunications providers, such as ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, are responsible for providing internet access for individuals and businesses, as well as other telecommunications services. These companies transmit data over telephone or cell phone lines, fiber optic cables, microwave, and satellite links. They typically use copper, coaxial, and fiberoptic cables to provide internet access and landline phone services to their customers.
These companies offer a variety of internet speeds and plans, with speeds ranging from 1Mbps up to 100Mbps and plans ranging from basic to unlimited data. Prices vary by provider and by plan.