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Reports the implication of the Internet service providers (ISP) net revenue for company longevity. Inflation of revenue in subscription services; Utilization of mass storage devices in ISP; Features of digital content network receiver.

Provides strategies for the success of applications service providers in the United States. Establishment of customer trust; Increase in performance by hosting applications with a network assuring quality of service mechanisms; Alliance with content delivery network providers.

Discusses how Internet service providers would benefit from tracking Internet Protocol (IP) customer behavior. Analysis of individual customer profitability; Creation of new IP services; Determination of which IP services would be best to bundle; Features of the online behavior tracking tool Narus Intelligence from Narus.

Focuses on the strategies of Internet service providers in increasing their market share in the United States. Evaluation of future market opportunity; Experience of the customer using the service.

Describes the benefits of outsourcing Internet access networks for Internet service providers (ISP) in the United States. Outsourcing infrastructure for rapid growth, enter new markets and increase the number of subscribers; Outsourcing as a way for smaller ISP to offer the capabilities of the large service provider's network.

Focuses on developments related to data virtual private networks (VPN) as of January 25, 1999. Telecommunications company-based Internet service providers' plan to introduce their VPN services; VPN services' capability to meet users' needs; Challenges faced by companies planning to offer VPN services.

Discusses the role of digital subscriber line (DSL) in improving the services offered by Internet service providers (ISP). Percentage of ISP planning to launch DSL services in 1999; Competition provided by smaller ISP; Purchasing emphasis on management software and wide area network connection.