internet is a telecommunications network that uses telephone lines, cables, satellites and wireless connections to connect computers and other devices to the World Wide Web. All modern computers, mobile phones can connect to the internet,as well as some televisions, video games and other electronics devices.

The internet has so many functions.

1) The internet can be used to access a huge 'library' of information from the millions of websites around the world that make up the World Wide Web,send and receive email messages

2) share photographs and video clips with your friends and family

3) meet people around the world via social media

4) carry out online banking

5) use Skype to make free phone calls to other computer users

6) play games with other people

7) advertise goods and services.