Millions of computers were connecting to Internet globally. Many countries are involving into exchanging data, news and opinions. Contrasted with Internet Service Provider (ISP).

全球数以百万计的电脑连接到互联网。许多国家都涉及到交换数据，新闻和相关观点的事务。与网络服务提供者相对比(isp)。

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EarthLink announced a buyout of wireless data-service provider Omnisky (nasdaq: OMNY - news - people ).

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On Monday, Internet service provider EarthLink (nasdaq: ELNK - news - people ) announced the launch of EarthLink Free Online Calling, a similar service which will be made available to the company's 1.2 million high-speed Internet customers.

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