Internet services have been around since the creation of the Internet itself in the late 1960s, but they really took off in the 1990s with the advent of the World Wide Web, which made the Internet accessible to a wider audience. The first Internet services focused on communication and information sharing, such as e-mail and forums.
Types of Internet services
Communication services:
Email, Internet telephony (VoIP), instant messengers, and social networks. These services have changed the way people communicate with each other, making it instant and accessible from anywhere in the world.
Information services:
Search engines, news portals, and encyclopedias such as Wikipedia. They provide users with access to massive amounts of information on any topic.
Entertainment services:
Streaming platforms for watching movies, and TV shows (e.g., Netflix, Hulu), listening to music (Spotify, Apple Music), and online games. These services provide entertainment for every taste and are available 24/7.
Educational services:
Online courses, webinars, and educational platforms (Coursera, Udemy). They allow people to learn new things, develop professional skills, or master hobbies without leaving home.
Financial services:
Online banking, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay), investment platforms. These services make financial management easier and more convenient, allowing you to perform transactions in real-time.
Cloud services:
Data storage, cloud computing (Google Drive, iCloud, AWS). They provide users with the ability to store large amounts of data without the need to own physical servers.