internet service provider
noun
See ISP
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Internet service provider
Internet service providerA company or organization that provides access to the Internet through its servers, usually for a fee.
internet service provider
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Internet service provider
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No matter which internet service provider you choose, it’s important to read between the lines of the marketing language and promotional rates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Under the deal, Herotel -- South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider -- will use Amazon Leo's technology to offer a new service called Evry, slated for launch commercially in 2027.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
But if an internet service provider throttles traffic in response to data caps, a VPN can’t stop that.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Standard encryption means an internet service provider can access private material if needed.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Pejorative term for an internet service provider that permits or even encourages spam mailings from its systems.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
The company became the country's most popular Internet service provider for the first time on June 26, 2025, two months after its initial listing with Apnic.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
The series was so popular that South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband sued Netflix to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of the surge in viewers.
From Reuters ● Oct. 13, 2021
If this does not improve your speed, get in touch with your building manager or Internet service provider.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
And Comcast, America’s largest Internet service provider, offers its Internet Essentials package for $10 per month for Americans who meet certain criteria.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2021
Within a month, Jesse and Eric found a local Internet service provider and bought themselves a celebratory Nintendo 64.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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