Question 1

What's the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

Accepted Answer

The Internet is the global network that moves data between devices. The World Wide Web is one service that runs on the Internet—websites and web apps accessed with a browser using HTTP/HTTPS.

Question 2

When should I use the Internet vs a private network connection to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Use the Internet for public websites, mobile apps, and APIs meant for anyone to reach, or when you need quick, low-cost connectivity. Use private connections (like dedicated circuits or private peering) for consistent performance, lower latency variability, regulatory requirements, or when you want to avoid sending sensitive traffic over the public Internet.

Question 3

How much does the Internet cost?

Accepted Answer

The Internet itself has no single price, but you pay for access and usage through an ISP or mobile carrier. Costs depend on bandwidth (speed), data transfer (GB/TB), service type (home broadband, business fiber, mobile), and extras like static IPs. In cloud computing, a major factor is cloud egress charges (data leaving the cloud to the Internet), which can be significant for high-traffic apps.

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