Word Choice – Is It Correct to Say ‘Over the Internet’ or ‘On the Internet’?

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I have come across both the phrases – 'on the internet' and 'over the internet.'

I'm pretty sure that both are correct but then which to use when?

Please note, I'm well aware of all over the Internet which I'm not concerned about.

Best Answer

I would generally use "on the Internet" when I'm talking about the Internet as a location:

I found this picture on the Internet.

I would use "over the Internet" when I'm talking about the Internet as a means of content delivery:

I downloaded this picture over the Internet.

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