Internet services are various types of services provided to users via the Internet. They cover a wide range of functions and capabilities, from simple web surfing to complex business processes. Here are some of the major categories of Internet services and their examples:
1. Web services (WWW)
- Websites and portals
- Web applications
- Web hosting
2. Communication services
- Electronic mail (e-mail)
- Internet telephony (VoIP, Skype)
- Internet fax
- Instant messaging (Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber, etc.).
3. Cloud services
- Cloud data storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud)
- Cloud applications (Google Docs, Microsoft Office Online)
- Platforms as a Service (PaaS)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
4. Media and Entertainment Services
- Streaming video (YouTube, Netflix, Twitch)
- Streaming audio (Spotify, Apple Music)
- Online gaming
5. Financial and commercial services
- Internet banking
- E-commerce (Amazon, eBay)
- Electronic payment systems (PayPal, Apple Pay)
6. Social media
- Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Blogging platforms (Blogger, WordPress.com)
- Forums and communities
7. Educational services
- Online courses (Coursera, Udemy)
- Webinars and online conferences
- Digital libraries
8. Search engines
- Search engines (Google, Bing, Yandex)
9. Network infrastructure services
- VPN services
- DNS-services
10. Other specialised services
- Remote management (TeamViewer, RDP)
- File exchangers
- Online calendars
This is just a general classification and the real list of Internet services is much broader. With the development of technology and the Internet, new and new services are emerging to fulfil the diverse needs of users.