Answer to Question #218248 in Computer Networks for Andrick Angel

Question

What are the benefits of web-based e-mail services, like those offered by Yahoo! and MSN, for home
users? Why are companies unlikely to use these services for business purposes? In details and include references

Answer 1

Benefits of web-based email services:

1. They are relatively cheap compared to their counterparts ISP email providers. As long one has internet connection on their devices they can send and receive emails, this makes it very affordable to home users.
2. Easy access to your email as you can access email services from any part of the world one is so long as there is internet solution

Companies are unlikely to use web-based email services because of lack of a reliable support. Companies prefer ISP providers as they are more reliable when it comes to contacting customer support. The main reason why companies would not opt for web email services is because of a reliable support and the level of service the ISP providers come with.