Communication can take place anytime, anywhere, and at a relatively low cost.
So, the need for calendar coordination and time-consuming travel can be drastically reduced. In fact, through these technologies, interactions which might otherwise never take place are now possible. In this section we provide a high-level description of the basic technologies that support the internet. The section is intended for people who are unfamiliar with the technologies that are used for basic internet communication. Use the menu at the left to view information about specific internet technologies.