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I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS, how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISPs actually provide?

I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determine the "speed" of the Internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQFAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, Programmers, IT Security, Server Fault, Theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS, how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISPs actually provide?

I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determine the "speed" of the Internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, Programmers, IT Security, Server Fault, Theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS, how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISPs actually provide?

I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determine the "speed" of the Internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, Programmers, IT Security, Server Fault, Theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

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Is this the most appropriate place to ask questions about internetInternet infrastructure?

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS'DNS, how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISP'sISPs actually provide? 

I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determinesdetermine the "speed" of the internetInternet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, programmersProgrammers, IT securitySecurity, server faultServer Fault, theoreticalTheoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

Is this the most appropriate place to ask questions about internet infrastructure?

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS', how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISP's actually provide? I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determines the "speed" of the internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, programmers, IT security, server fault, theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

Is this the most appropriate place to ask questions about Internet infrastructure?

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS, how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISPs actually provide? 

I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determine the "speed" of the Internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, Programmers, IT Security, Server Fault, Theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

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Is this the most appropriate place to ask questions about internet infrastructure?

I have some questions about the roles of ISPs, DNS', how packets work, etc.

For example: What service do ISP's actually provide? I'm trying to categorically distinguish between transit ISPs and regular ISPs, Tier 1 networks, what an "IP backbone" is, what factors determines the "speed" of the internet outside cable type, length, and an ISP's arbitrary rate-limiting as per their consumer offerings (and not merely the speed that users receive, but the theoretical maximum speed).

I looked at the FAQ for the various computer/programming-based SE sites (SO, programmers, IT security, server fault, theoretical CS, etc.) and this place seems the most appropriate, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks!