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Internet services providers and online services are the same thing?

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No - An ISP provides a 'gateway' for a computer to access the internet. An On-line Service is simply a company providing a specific product to the on-line community.
For example Virgin Media is an ISP, providing internet access to their customers - Santander is a banking organisation, providing customers with on-line access to their bank accounts.
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