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Where does an ISP connect to the internet?
Originally Answered: How do ISPs get internet? ISPs are connected to Multiple other ISPs thru fiber that is buried under the highways and laid on the ocean floor. The ISPs run a protocol called Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) on their routers. BGP decides which path to go to find the particular Internet server you need.
How much does it cost ISPs to provide internet service?
How much does internet cost per month?
| Provider | Monthly price | Download speeds |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Internet | $19.99–$94.99* | 50–1200 Mbps |
| CenturyLink Internet | $50–$65† | 100–940 Mbps |
| AT Internet | $45‡ | 75–100 Mbps |
| Verizon Fios Home Internet | $39.99–$89.99^ | 200–940 Mbps |
Does bandwidth cost ISPs money?
Bandwidth is expensive because the company providing it has to bring high-speed internet from the ISP to your device, install cables into the ground, hire skilled labor to maintain the system, pay the electricity bills, and handle the upgrading of the network when the ISP reaches its capacity.
Who pays for the Internet backbone?
These are often owned by third parties, sometimes non-profits, that facilitate unifying the backbone. Participating Tier 1 ISPs help fund the IXPs, but don’t charge each other for transporting traffic from the other Tier 1 ISPs in a relationship known as settlement-free peering.
How much does 50 Mbps Internet cost?
Internet cost and connection type
| Internet type | Price | Max speed |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | $50.00–$90.00/mo. | 1,100 Mbps (1.1 Gbps) |
| 4G LTE | $40.00–$100.00/mo. | 100 Mbps |
| Fixed wireless | $39.95–$99.00/mo. | 100 Mbps |
| Satellite | $30.00–$150.00/mo. | 100 Mbps |
How much is the average Internet bill?
The average internet bill is around $60 per month. The monthly cost of your internet will vary widely based on connection type and speed. Slow dial-up connections cost as little as $10 per month, but the fastest fiber optic connections can cost up to $150 each month.