FTC Internet Services is a leading Internet service and web hosting provider, focused on delivering exceptional customer service and technical support. By following the FTC Internet Services Core Values & Beliefs, FTC Internet Services is committed to serving our customers, employees, and community.

The company began in early 2003. When California native Todd Johnson joined efforts with Australian Tyler McWilliams, the pair decided to start their own company, knowing the kind of company they would build; one in which employees enjoyed their work and were given responsibility; one that treated its customers with respect and always met its commitments (see FTC Internet Services Core Values and Beliefs).

The idea of applying this philosophy to an Internet-related and web hosting company came to the pair when they attempted to create a website for their chat network. The experience was not a positive one; armed with a text-only shell account, no documentation, and unresponsive technical support, the pair spent a frustrating couple of days trying to get decent support. They immediately realized the need for an ISP and hosting company that was user friendly and full service. They wanted their servers to offer a graphical front end that made the software easy to use and vowed to offer technical support staff that was accessible, friendly and competent, and for a reliable connection. Johnson and McWilliams worked with software developers to come up with the graphical interfaces they wanted.

In the spring of 2003, the pair offered their service for free to their own chat network, now known as FTC Chat Services (FTCChat.com) and brought in young "techies" to provide superb technical support and build the network from a youthful perspective. FTC Internet Services was born. The users loved the service and provided ideas for improving the interface. Word spread about FTC Internet Services' focus on service and support.

By the end of the summer, Johnson and McWilliams had a few hundred paying customers. FTC Internet Services continued to hire people to fill the orders, fine-tune the packages and its documentation, and - most importantly- keep the network running smoothly and the subscribers happy.

Johnson's younger brother, Jake Johnson joined the company in July 2005 and was named FTC Internet Services Chief Programmer by January of 2006.