Internet service provider

noun

A company that provides Internet access.

Meanings

nounInternet service provider (plural Internet service providers)

plural Internet service providers

  1. InternetcommunicationsA company that provides Internet access.

    In view of this, it is clear why internet service providers (ISPs) are inclined to play a backbench role when it comes to combating file sharing.

    2012, S. Allegrezza, A. Dubrocard, Internet Econometrics, →ISBN
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    A part of the nervousness at Chelsea involves whether any more sponsors will follow the telecommunications and internet service provider Three in withdrawing support, at least temporarily.

    2022 March 11, David Hytner, “Chelsea are in crisis but there is no will to leave club on their knees”, in The Guardian

    Synonyms: ISP, network provider

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA company that provides Internet access.

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