Internetbased

Internet-based, usually written with a hyphen (internet-based), is an adjective describing products, services, or activities that primarily depend on the Internet for delivery, operation, or access. The term emphasizes the role of the internet as the underlying medium, rather than local software or isolated hardware.

Uses include internet-based education platforms, remote work tools, online banking and e-commerce, cloud-based software as a service, and internet-enabled research and data collection.

Technically, internet-based systems typically employ web protocols (such as HTTP(S)) and use client-server or service-oriented architectures, often relying on cloud infrastructure, APIs, and web interfaces.

Advantages include broad reach, scalability, and reduced upfront costs; challenges include security, privacy, data protection, dependence on network connectivity, and potential regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

As a concept, it has evolved with broadband expansion, mobile internet, and cloud computing, sometimes overlapping with terms like online, web-based, or cloud-based.

Note: In many contexts, the hyphen is the standard form; some writers may spell it as a single word or as two words.