ISP

American

abbreviation

internet service provider: a company that offers access to the internet and to email, usually for a monthly fee.

ISP British

abbreviation

internet service provider, a business providing its customers with connection to the internet and other related services

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Etymology

Origin of ISP

First recorded in 1990–95

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ISP

He is a founder and executive director of ISP Myanmar, a Thailand-based think tank focused on Myanmar and regional policy issues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026

Intesa Sanpaolo ISP -1.85%decrease; red down pointing triangle posted a higher first-quarter net profit thanks to top-line growth, with its corporate and investment banking arm driving the increase.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Cox Communications, a major broadband ISP, had asked the top court to throw out a jury verdict awarding $1 billion in damages to Sony Music Entertainment and other record labels.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

As a reminder, ISP stands for "individual support plans".

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

If you want to talk to your modem or dial your ISP without using PPP, you can use the minicom program.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen

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