An Internet connection is a data link between your computer and the Internet bought to you by your Internet Service Provider. When you are connected to your Service Provider, your link to the Internet is limited by the speed of your modem. A company’s link to the internet can be used for instant communication in the form of emails, online product ordering, file transfer, as well as providing access to a global information resource. Increased communication capabilities, a wealth of information at your fingertips, as well as the opportunity to extend your shared resources via techniques such as VPN.