Another competitive threat to the Bells comes from companies that provide voice service over the Internet-based networks.

Significant socio-technical change may have resulted from the proliferation of such Internet-based social networks.

Among the Democratic candidates, Howard Dean has far surpassed his party's rivals by building an Internet-based network of contributors who have so far given more than $25 million.

The Mako System transfers traditional dial-up payment solutions onto Internet-based networks, which support multiple terminals and payment lanes.

She and other members of Dr. Dean's financial team said that was a respectable showing in the face of adversity, made possible by the campaign's Internet-based network.

Telephone carriers are increasingly installing Internet-based networks that operate on standardized software and getting rid of older, proprietary systems.

Trade-Ranger, whose clients include 15 major energy companies, helps manage transactions between those companies and key suppliers over an Internet-based global network.

Analysts say these Internet-based corporate networks, known as intranets, will evolve into a multibillion-dollar market in the years to come.

At more and more companies, these Internet-based networks are already streamlining the mundane chores of business life like invoicing, purchasing and inventory control.

Richard R. Roscitt, the new president of AT&T's huge Business Services arm, made his reputation building complex Internet-based networks for corporate giants.