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WHAT IS INTERNET?

Its origin dates back to 1969 when it was called ARPAnet (Advanced Research Project Agency network) and was exclusively for military purposes. It soon merged with non-governmental and parallel academic networks which grew and eventually came to be called Internet in the year 1979. Today, it is simply a network of worldwide network of computer networks connected to each other by devices called Internetworking devices.

These computers contain information on history, politics and medicine, science and technology, sports, current events and many more topics. It consists over 32000 networks in over 100 countries is a window to the globular information super highway. The network is growing exponentially and being used by about 100 million people worldwide. It is estimated to grow over 200 million people by the year 2000.
The Internet is popular because it is:

• Ubiquitous
• Open
• Fast
• Proven
• Easy
• Inexpensive
• Versatile

WHY USE INTERNET?

In the present age of information technology, the Internet is a medium foe accessing information on any topic you can imagine, for buying products and services, i.e., for business purposes and for pleasure at the click of a mouse or a key, all of it and more, ON-LINE. Besides, individuals, business, trade, commerce and industry, the Internet also provides tremendous opportunities to students, researchers and professionals for getting information on matters related to academic and professional topics.

MTNL's Internet Service is a pathbreaking achievement bringing the world closer with the state-of-the-art technology and that too without any congestion. Through MTNL's Internet you can enter the world of technological marvel at affordable rates. Avail of the extensive Internet facilities with high-band width on a first-come-first-serve basis.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE INTERNET

By using MTNL's Internet facility you can:

• Browse through information on any topic on worldwide web (www).
• Read news available from leading news groups .
• Transfer files as well as software.
• Exchange messages using e-mail.
• Search databases of government, individuals and organizations.
• Send or receive animation and picture files from distant places.
• Communicate in real time with others connected to the Internet.
• Set up a site with information about your company's products and services.
• Browse and search catalogues of goods and services and purchase items on-line.
• Get access to the on-line directory using MTNL's website.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET CONNECTED TO MTNL'S INTERNET SERVICE

To connect to the Internet you need a personal computer with requisite software including a browser, a telephone connection or a leased line, a type-approved modem which allows the PC to communicate with other computer and registration at Internet Customer Service Centre.
The following facilities are available:

• PSTN (TCP/IP) dial up connection
• ISDN (TCP/IP) dial up connection
• Leased line connection (TCP/IP)
• Web site hostings

WHERE TO APPLY

• QCS Centers.
• Commercial Office (Internet)
  C.R. Marg, Telephone Building
  Fort, Mumbai.