An organization that offers access to the Internet through dial-up or dedicated lines. An ISP supports customers to various degrees in the areas of special services, such as domain name registration, listservers, FTP site creation and maintenance, and Web page creation and maintenance.
And individual or company that provides Internet connections to other individuals or companies. The connections may be temporary connections such as a dial-up connection or a permanent connection such as an ISDN line.
A vendor who provides direct access to the Internet.
organization that provides access to the Internet but does not provide other special services to subscribers.
(ISP)—a commercial or public agency providing interconnections to the Internet, either via network or dial-up services; services rendered vary greatly between public and commercial providers.
See Internet Access Provider.
Also known as an access provider, an ISP is any company or institution that provides access to the Internet. Examples of Canadian ISPs are Sympatico and ISTAR.
A company that provides access to the Internet either via phone lines, cable television lines, or satellite connections.
Usually a private company offering access to the Internet, sometimes at no fee. The service provider gives a software package, username, password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, individuals can then log on to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web and send and receive e-mail. See also World Wide Web
Company providing access to the Internet.
The company that provides access to the Internet through connectivity services. Examples: Earthlink, Verizon or AOL.
A company that sells direct access to the Internet.
Often abbreviated to ISP. An organisation or company which provides access to the Internet. ISPs are also known as access providers, or simply providers.
Any organisation offering connections to the Internet, or part of it.
Any organization that provides access to the Internet. ISPs also offer technical assistance to schools that want to become Internet sites and place their information online .
A gateway company which provides a consumer with access to Internet, usually through a small monthly charge of $15. The ISP typically provides a server to store and forward information as well as access to Internet backbone infrastructure. An ISP is usually considered to be different from an On-Line Service Provider who will frequently provide proprietary services as well as connection to the Internet
The telecommunications company providing subscriber access into the Internet.
(abbreviation: ISP) 1. A business that delivers access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. PSI, UUNET, and Netcom are examples of established ISPs but there are thousands of smaller ones all around the world. 2. Any business that provides Internet services such as web sites or web site development.
Any company that allows subscribers gain access to the Internet, usually via a modem over a telephone line.
(ISP) Companies that provide consumers or companies access to the Internet.
An ISP is a company which provides access to the Internet to organisations and/or individuals. Access services provided by ISPs may include web hosting, email, VoIP (voice over IP), and support for many other applications.
a firm that provides access to the major Internet backbone networks.
A company that delivers access to the Internet, usually by subscription and for a monthly fee.
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP provides access to the Internet for others via some connectivity service(s). Examples of ISPs include Earthlink, Mindspring, and WorldNet to name a few.
("ISP") An organization that provides Internet service to an Internet user [D04849] RUP
Also called an ISP or access providers, Internet service providers refers to the remote computer system to which you connect your personal computer and through which you connect to the Internet. Internet service providers that you access by modem and telephone line are often called dial-up services. CPU-NET.COM is an ISP or internet service provider.
An organization providing access to the Internet. Examples of ISPs include NetCom, PSInet, Pipex, EUnet, and UUNET.
A company which provides other companies or individuals with access to, or presence on, the Internet. Back From the Yale Library Catalog Guide
A commercial organisation which provides access to the Internet for individuals and companies.
The company which provides Internet access to your school or you as an individual. Think of this as a tree structure: your ISP in turn purchases services from a larger ISP who in turn purchases services from a backbone provider such as MCI.
allows an Internet user to "log on" or connect to the Internet (p. 91)
( ISP) Any company that provides individuals and organizations with access to, or presence, on the Internet.
A company that provides a connection to the Internet, such as UUNET Technologies.
A company which allows you access to the Internet (Your school district may already have service for you). To have access to the internet, you will need to subscribe for service through an Internet Service Provider. There is a monthly fee for this service. It is just like signing up for cable TV. The ISP is the same as a cable company with whom you would sign-up. America Online (AOL) is an example of an internet service provider.
An ISP is your bridge to the Internet. Through your ISP, you will receive an Internet address which allows you to send and receive email, surf the Web, and perform other Internet-related operations including using the Aplio/Phone.
any company that provides users with access to the Internet
A third party that provides organizations with a variety of Internet, and Internet-related services.
The people you pay to get Internet access. (Besides the phone company.) Any person or company that provides services related to the Internet, esp. those that provide connections for home and office users.
To get access to the internet you will need to sign up with an ISP which will provide you with a connection to the internet. Every time you connect to the internet, your computer calls up the ISP's computer. When you want to visit a website, the ISP's computer finds the site and makes the necessary connection to send the information to your computer.
a service that provides access to and use of the Internet; e.g., AmericaOnline (AOL).
Typically a small or large business that supplies access to the internet, although an individual person may be equipped to do so. It is common for ISPs to provide web hosting, domain registrations and other services that are related.
A company that you would use to connect to the Internet., e.g. NTL or AOL.
A business supplying Internet connectivity services to individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Some ISPs are large national or multi-national corporations offering access in many locations, others are limited to a specific city or region.
ISP is used in this document as a generic term to describe companies and organisations that provide Internet access to others. It is also used to describe customers of ISPs who have adopted this BCP and are applying it to their own customers in the ISPs stead. LINX
A host company that provides internet services and resources. There are many ISPs to choose from so you should take time to find the ones that are really good. Check the rules/requirements and make sure you find the type of service needed for your specific site before signing up with an ISP.
abbreviated "ISP." No matter how you connect to the Internet, you need an ISP. Popular services include MSN, Earthlink, Qwest, and Comcast (AOL is more of a content provider).
A communications operator which provides retail telephone services through whom users can access the Internet. Local examples are: Ozemail (phone 1 800 805 874) Artsnet (phone 1 800 657 900) Telstra Big Pond (phone 1 800 804 282).
A business that offers users access to the Internet via Dial-Up or Broadband. May offer other services such as Web site hosting, email
Your Internet Service Provider is the company that connects you to the Internet. As a broadband ISP, Time Warner Cable connects Road Runner Business Class clients to the Internet at speeds far faster than ISPs using conventional telephone line connections.
A company or organization which provides individual users or networks access to the Internet. IP. It works like an envelope. It allows information to travel accross many networks to reach its final destinationISDN. Integrated Services Digital Network- where phone lines carry digital signals.JPEG. Joint Photographic Experts Ground compression feature.
A company that provides various kinds of Internet accounts to organizations and individuals. | français
An Internet-connected organization that provides basic Internet access to other individuals and groups. Many ISPs also offer a broader catalogue of Internet-related services (e.g., mailing lists, Web site hosting).
ISPs offer businesses and consumers connections to the Internet. Some offer Web hosting and site development services as well.
A commercial organization that provides a business with services to connect to the Internet. e.Order isn't supported for use with a server provided by an ISP; the server where you run eEnterprise, e.Order and your Internet server application must be a computer within your organization.
Hosting company that provides user access to such Internet services as email, the World Wide Web, newsgroups, etc.
The entity with which your computer links to provide access to the Internet. Your ISP may be the school that you attend, the company for which you work or a commercial operation. index -- See directory.
An ISP provides access to the Internet plus other value-added services, such as Web site hosting, to individuals and business entities. (See also access provider.)
The company/institution that provides your internet access. On campus, MHC functions as your ISP.
is a business that provides a client with the means to connect to the Internet and maintains exchanges of information between clients and servers.
(ISP) Internet Access Provider (IAP) an organization or commercial enterprise which provides access to the Internet.
a business or organization that offers hosting it aims to provide a balanced solution
a collection of many different servers, all specializing in one or two tasks, and interacting with each other, and end users, to provide a collection of services
a commercial entity offering dial-up telephone access (or higher speed connections) to a computer or computer network linked to the Internet for a monthly or hourly fee
a company that allows you to connect to its Internet host server, usually for a fee
a company that facilitates access to the World Wide Web
a company that provides a basic connection to the Internet
a company that provides an end user with a connection to the Internet and other similar services, such as e-mail
a company that provides connections to the internet for home and business customers
a company that provides the connection between the computer and the whole Internet network
a company that serves as your gateway to the World Wide Web
a company that supplies Internet connectivity to home and business customers
a company who provides access for you and your Web site owners and customers to reach the Internet (AOL, Earthlink, MSN)
an entity that provides commercial access to the Internet
an organisation which has a direct connection to the Internet, and provides other users with connections and other online services (eg AOL)
an organization that supplies Internet access, most often through a dial-up, modem connection
a private company that offers clients access to the Internet through dial-up or dedicated network connections and hosts or builds client's web pages
an agency or company that assigns an Internet address to individual users, enabling them to access the Internet.
(ISP): provides a connection to the Internet. Home computer clients dial into the host computer, which is connected directly to the Internet. Mentioned in: Network Communication. See also: host. Pictures: messages over the Internet.
A business that provides subscriber-based access to the Internet. Subscribers can be individuals or businesses.
A company or organization that provides connections to the Internet, usually for a monthly or hourly fee. By example, LA Internet and PacificNet are two of the many internet service providers for Southern California and ViaSub provides internet service for the Inland Empire from Riverside, CA.
A commercial group that provides Internet access for a monthly fee. AOL, Earthlink, and CompuServe are large ISPs.
An ISP is a vendor who provides Internet access to its customers.
A company providing access to theInternet through a subscription service.
An Internet service provider maintains a server that is directly connected to the Internet. You must connect through an ISP unless you are directly connected to the Internet. Connecting to an ISP entails calling the provider and setting up a PPP account.
or "ISP" an organisation which provides access to the Internet
The organization providing a user with access to the internet.
A company (ie like Telstra BigPond, Optusnet) that provides internet service to a subscriber (ie you). An ISP physically connects to the internet by paying for a connection to one or more internet service providers. The ISP then allows you to connect to their network and in doing so connects you to the internet.
Also known as an ISP, this is the company that connects your computer to the Internet.
A company or organization that lets users connect to the Internet by dialing into its computers using a modem. ISPs typically charge a fee and provide in return the dial-up telephone number, an email address, and some technical assistance (usually via email), but no online content. See also online service.
organization with a direct Internet connection which sells Internet connections to organizations and individuals
(abbreviation: ISP) An ISP is a business that connects your computer to the Internet.
Company who provides you with your Internet Connection.
Company providing connections to the internet.
Your internet service provider is the company that administers your Internet connection. AOL and Wanadoo are two ISPs you may have come across. It may be that your connection is administered by the Computer Services Department of an educational institution, organisation or business.
A provider of Internet service other than a public institution.
Company that purchases direct access to the internet and resells the services to smaller subscribers.
An ISP provides Internet access to people or corporations. ISPs generally have pools of modems awaiting dial-up connections. Smaller ISPs buy bandwidth from larger ISPs. ^ back to the top ^^ back to the top ^^ back to the top ^^ back to the top ^ Modem (MOdulator, DEModulator) A device that you connect to your computer and to a phone line, that allows the computer to talk to other computers through the phone system. Basically, modems do for computers what a telephone does for humans.
A company that helps you get your computer hooked up to the Internet is an Internet service provider. This company might give you an e-mail address so other people can send you mail on your computer.
An organization that, in addition to facilitating user access to the Internet, offers diverse services such as: Website hosting, Website design and uploading, creation of Intranets.
A business organisation that provides Internet access through a dial up networking or dedicated service line access.
An organisation (usually commercial) that provides connections to the Internet.
A business, such as Nildram, that provides other companies or individuals with access to the Internet and related services, for example, Internet connection, web space and web site hosting. ISPs, therefore, provide their customers with access to, or a presence on, the Internet. Most ISPs also offer extra services, including help with design, creation and administration of web sites, and administration of intranets.
more details: NetLingo TM. Also see our List of Free and Discount ISPs.
(ISP) A company or organisation that connects end-users and businesses to the public, global Internet. ISPs often provide other services such as storing and forwarding email, and hosting web sites for their customers.
An organization that offers Internet connectivity, usually for a monthly fee. ISPs offer a range of connection options ranging from dial-up modem connection options to high-speed ISDN, DSL and cable modems. back to menu
An organization which provides user/customer accounts allowing access to the internet.
An ISP is a company that acts as a point of access to the Internet.
Most ISPs are large companies - such as AOL, NetZero, and Earthlink - that provide access to the Internet. Many provide a variety of services in a wide range of prices - including free. ()
The company through which an individual or organization receives access to the Internet. Typically, ISPs provide e-mail service and home-page storage in addition to Internet access. Some ISPs also provide offsite data storage and backup services.
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a commercial organisation that provides access to the Internet for its subscribers.
A company which sells Internet access to its customers, either over telephone lines or high-bandwidth circuits such dedicated T-1 circuits, DSL or cable modem. JPEG
(ISP): A vendor that provides Internet access to its customers.
(ISP) A company that provides internet connectivity through a connection like a modem, DSL, Cable, T1, T3 etc .
Private or public organizations that offer access to the Internet for a fee. Many include an email service and web page storage space.
An internet service provider (or ISP) is a company that offers access to the internet.
An Internet Service Provider is a business which provides connectivity to the Internet. It provides you with the ability to send and receive Internet e-mail, browse the World Wide Web and download files from Internet servers. Internet Service Providers often offer other Internet-related services such as web-site design and hosting.
ISP) Commercial organisation that provides Internet access to individuals and organisations; for example, Paradise or iHug.
Corporation/Institution that provides access to the Internet (ex: AOL, Frontier, Time Warner, Juno, etc.)
Any company or service provider that sells Internet access or other online services to customers via dial-up connections, dedicated lines, or wireless service.
(abbreviation: ISP) A business that delivers access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. An example would be America Online.
Internet Service Provider. A commercial service that sells access to the Internet to individuals. Fees and services offered vary enormously from one ISP to another.
a company that users can sign up to for an Internet account, enabling them to access the Internet.
the "middleman" between the consumer with a modem hook-up and access to the Internet
A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet along with other services.
An Internet Service Provider is the average user's "gateway" to the Internet. The ISP maintains connectivity to the Net, charging subscribers for use. Prices and features vary widely between ISPs and potential users are encouraged to shop around. At the very least, an ISP should provide basic Internet access, e-mail and Usenet. Before signing up for an ISP, make sure they have a local access number.
A company that provides Internet accounts and connections to individuals and businesses
(ISP) An organisation which provides internet services such as web hosting, email and dial up networking.
The folks whom you pay every month to be able to have access to the internet. Not to be confused with a hosting company, although quite a few provide both Hosting and ISP services.
Responsible for managing the technical aspects of providing Internet access, and may offer hosting services as well.
A company which allows access to the Internet with dial-up, DSL, or cable modems. ISPs may provide other value-added services such as e-mail, Web hosting, and Domain Name Services.
A company that sells Internet services, eg web hosting, connectivity.
An ISP provides you with an internet connection. Web hosting is seperate to your internet connection, yet someone who provides you with web hosting is also an ISP. Two in a Room Studios is a reseller of ISP services. Click here for more information.
A company who provides a paid service for enabling your computer to make connections to the internet. The ISP links individuals to the internet through their home computer and (usually) a telephone line.()
A service which provides access to a remote computer system. This access connects your personal computer to the Internet. Also called 'Access Providers'. ISPs that you access by modem are often called 'dial-up services.' (Unit 7 Tips for Using the Internet)
A company providing Internet access to consumers and businesses, acting as a bridge between customer (end-user) and infrastructure owners for dial-up, cable modem and DSL services.
for the purposes of this document, the term ‘ISPâ€(tm) refers to Internet Service Providers who purchase intermediate services and sell retail services to end-users.
An accredited company that connects individuals or businesses to the internet.
A business that provides internet access services to customers. This includes email and web site hosting.
Company that offers its customers accesses to the Internet.
A company or organization that provides hardware (and often software) connections to the Internet. Some commercial ISPs, such as America Online, also provide private network services separate from the Internet.
A company that provides you with a connection to the Internet (e.g. MWEB), e-mail, and sometimes also additional services such as web content (e.g. news or entertainment), and support. Not all Internet Service Providers offer the same level of services and support. Back to the top
An organisation that provides access to the Internet. In order to connect to the Internet, you must go through an Internet Service Provider.
A consumer's chosen provider for Internet access.
A business or other organization that provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee.
An ISP is the company who gives you your Internet access. Whether you go through America On Line (AOL), CompuServe, Prodigy, Delphi, Netcom, or a local service provider, you have to have an ISP in order to get Internet access.
A company that provides access to the internet. An ISP may also host your site so that you will have a presence on the internet as well as access to it. Brunet is the name of a ISP company in Brunei.
A firm that provides access to the Internet and owns the actual computers (servers) where web sites and e-mail addresses reside. Virtual ISPs lease space from a true ISP and resell that space providing much of the same services as true ISPs.
An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. Java Virtual Machine Java Virtual Machine is a term that refers to an aspect of Java software that is involved in Web interaction. Java Virtual Machine from "Sun" is required to utilise the chat service in web services. KB Kilobyte. Approximately 1,000 bytes.
A company that provides individuals or companies access to the Internet and the World Wide Web. An ISP provides a telephone number, a user name, a password and other connection information so users can connect their computers to the ISP's computers. An ISP typically charges a monthly and/or hourly connection fee.
An ISP is a company that maintains a network that is linked to the Internet via a dedicated communication line, usually a high-speed link known as a T1. An ISP offers use of its dedicated communication lines to companies or individuals who can't afford the high monthly cost for a direct connection. Using a modem, you can dial up to a service provider whose computers will connect you to the Internet, typically for a fee.
The company who supplies you with your internet connection, for example, BT Openworld, Tiscali.
A company that provides a connection to the Internet. Service providers sell access to the network. Services offered differ between ISPs.
A company or organisation that offers Internet access to customers for a fee. Some ISPs offer hosting of websites and website design and promotion services as well.
A company that provides individuals and businesses with access to the Internet. Many ISPs also provide Web site hosting services. Ecom Technology utilizes IP protocol.
An organization that offers Internet connection services to users.
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company or organization that provides access to the Internet and World Wide Web. The largest ISP today is American Online or AOL. There are many others, large and small, including; Microsoft Network (MSN), Prodigy, and CompuServe.
The company that provides you with access to the Internet, via dial-up service or high-speed services such as cable or DSL.
A company whose network is linked to the Internet through a dedicated communication line (usually a high speed line like a T1) and which offers the use of other dedicated communication lines to companies or individuals to access the Internet. A user will commonly dial up an ISP whose computers will connect him or her to the Internet for a fee. ClassNET/SkyPoint is an ISP.
An entity that provides Internet access to its customers.
a firm providing dialup IP(Internet Protocol) access to the Internet
A company that provides Internet access to individuals and businesses, either fee-based or for free.
A company that provides Internet access to subscribers. A Hosting company provides Internet Space.
Internet service provider is an organization that provides internet services such as web site hosting, web development etc.
A company, organization, or institution that provides access to the Internet. Some charge money and have lots of "bells and whistles" (Prodigy, CompuServe, America Online), others are free and very basic (Free-Net, Prairienet, etc.), others are both nice and free because they are hosted by a school or employer.
A company that provides internet access to the mass medium of the world wide web. Examples include Earthlink and Mindspring.
A company that provides direct access to the Internet. The ISP usually has fast, dedicated connections to Internet services and multiple modems to which individual users connect over phone lines. When you establish an account with an ISP, the company provides the information and basic software you need to set up your computer for Internet access.
A service that provides access to the Internet and other information resources. You can locate one in this region by looking in the yellow pages under "Internet Services". Make sure that your ISP has a local calling number or an 800 number, so that you are not calling long distance when on the Internet. Commercial providers like CompuServe and America Online provide access to their own information resources as well as the Internet.
(ISP) a company that connects you to the Internet. Intranet: a private network using Internet technology and web browsers, which may or may not be connected to the public Internet.
n. An organization that provides access to the Internet.
A company that provides access to the Internet in addition to its own proprietary content and services.
Supplies your internet connection in order to access the internet e.g. BT Openworld, AOL, NTL etc.
Someone who provides access to the Internet, usually for a fee e.g. Telstra, Optus.
A company, such as America Online, that provides its subscribers with access to the Internet. Also sometimes referred to as Internet access providers.
Commercial organisation which provides the connection to the internet, and often software to enable connection.
A person, organization, or company that provides access to the Internet. In addition to Internet access, many ISPs provide other services such as Web hosting, name service, and other proprietary services.
An organization or company that has a network with a direct link to the Internet. This is done by using a dedicated line connection, usually through a link known as a T1 connection. Users can dial into to that network using their modem. Most ISP’s now charge a monthly fee.
An ISP is a company that provides subscribers with Internet access and other services such as IP addresses, email accounts and technical support.
A company or institution that provides access to the Internet in some form, usually for money. They will usually allow users to dial up through a modem, DSL, or cable connection to view the information on the Internet Access is via SLIP, PPP, or TCP/IP. Picking your ISP is an important decision but has more to do with how you access the Internet rather than which host you choose.
A company that provides Web servers with access to the Internet. ISP's also offer Web access to other users and to businesses.
ISPs offer services like Internet access, e-mail and web site hosting. JavaScript - A simple programming language developed by Netscape to enable greater interactivity in Web pages. It interacts with HTML, enabling dynamic content and motion. Keywords - Most web pages contain keywords hidden within the code to assist with categorising on search engines and directories.
Often abbreviated to ISP, it refers to the remote computer which users dial up to and access the Internet through. Virgin.net is an ISP.
A company that supplies a method for individuals or companies to connect to the Internet.
a company that provides dial up access/ broad band and hosting to the Internet.
An Internet service provider (ISP) is a business or organization that offers users access to the Internet and related services. Most telecommunications operators are ISPs. They provide services such as Internet transit, domain name registration and hosting, dial-up access, leased line access and colocation. Source: Wikipedia.org - Internet service provider
(ISP) Any organization, such as America Online (AOL) or BellSouth, that provides access to the Internet.
A company or other organization that provides Internet access to a user community. Also known as an ISP.
Company that provides access for users and businesses to the Internet.
A single computer network, connected to the Internet, that provides access for individual computers to the Internet.
a provider of access to Internet services.
Organizations that provide connections to the Internet.
A company that provides access to the Internet for a monthly fee. Usually includes access to e-mail, World-Wide Web, and other services.
(ISP) - a business which, typically, facilitates access to the Internet through dial-up or fixed telecommunications links, usually in connection with a range of other services such as email mailboxes, website hosting and design, search engines or Internet-related consulting.
Charges startup and monthly fees to users and provides them with the initial host connection to the rest of the Internet usually via a dial-up connection.
A company from whom users purchase Internet connectivity. This could either be a dedicated connection (a telephone connection that always stays open) or a dial-up connection (a telephone connection that must be dialed to open). Commonly, users utilize software such as PPP or SLIP to allow Internet connectivity across the line.
A public provider of remote connections to the Internet.
An ISP provides Internet access to people or corporations. ISPs generally have pools of modems awaiting dial-up connections. Smaller ISPs buy bandwidth from larger ISPs. There are two basic ways of connecting: one is to get a PPP or Slip account; the other is to get a UNIX shell account.
most commonly referred to as an ISP; a company that provides access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, most ISPs give you a software package, a username, a password, and an access phone number. Once you have registered with the ISP and installed the software, you can log on to the Internet, browse the World Wide Web, and send and receive e-mail.
A company that provides access to the Internet, such as AOL, Prodigy, etc. Allows users to dial up through a modem, DSL, or cable connection to view the information on the Internet.
An organization that provides access to the Internet, usually for money. Many companies provide this service; some examples include Sympatico, Rogers, and Golden Triangle.
A vendor that provides access to the Internet.
A company or organization that provides a variety of Internet services for a fee.
Communications service company that provides Internet access and services to its customers. ISPs range in size from small independents serving a local calling area to large, established telecommunications companies, abbreviated as ISP.
An organization or company that provides users access to the Internet.
An organization or company that provides Internet access to individuals or organizations.
Also Known As: ISP Definition: An organisation that provides individuals and organisations with access to the Internet and web presence.
An ISP is a company that provides dial-up (aka modem) access to the Internet for a fee.
A telecommunications company that provides subscriber access to the Internet.
A company that provides Internet access services to consumers and businesses. ISPs lease connections from Internet backbone provides, while most ISPs are small companies that service a local area. There are also regional and national ISPs (such as America Online).
An ISP provides access to the Internet. A monthly fee includes a software package, username, password, and access phone number. With a modem, you can then log on to the Internet, browse the WWW, and send and receive email.
An organization that allows users to dial into its computers to connect to an Internet link for a fee. ISPs generally provide only an Internet connection, an E-mail (electronic mail) address, and perhaps Web browsing software. You can use an ISP based in your town that offers an access number in your local calling area or a national ISP that provides local-access numbers across the country (many of them also offer 1-800 dialing access). You can also connect to the Internet through a commercial online service, such as CompuServe or America Online. With this kind of connection, you get Internet access and the proprietary features offered by the online service, such as chat rooms and searchable databases. Internet access through online services may be more expensive than that obtained through an ISP.
The purpose of this type of website is to promote companies and services related to the Internet. The Internet address ends in .net ( example).
a commercial company that sells Internet connection facilities.
A company that provides users with Internet access. For example, AOL (American Online) is a service provider - when you join, you get access to AOL services, access to the Internet, and (if you join at a certain rate) space on their server for a small web site. There are also companies that provide direct access to the Internet and allow you to set up larger web sites.
A company which sells Internet access to its customers, whether the access is over telephone lines or dedicated lines. JPEG
Any organization that provides access to the Internet. Many ISPs also offer technical assistance to schools looking to become Internet information providers by placing their schools information online. They also help schools get connected to the Net.
(ISP) - A business or service that provides Internet access to consumers.
A company or institution that provides Internet connection to end users. An ISP provides an e-mail address, connectivity software and a set of modems which customers can connect to and thus gain access to the Internet.
Any organization that provides direct Internet access.
A company that provides Users access to the Internet. Before you can connect to the Internet, you must first establish an account with an ISP. For a monthly fee, the Internet Service Provider gives you a software package, a username, a password, and an access phone number. Once you install the software on your computer and go through the registration process, you'll be able to surf the web, send e-mail, chat, and read the newsgroups, among many other things. A good ISP will also offer free basic webspace and paid-for webspace with server-side includes such as ASP (qv) and CGI (qv).
A company that provided Internet Access to its customers.
A business that provides access for personal computers to connect to the World Wide Web.
A company that provides access to the Internet for companies and/or individuals.
A company that provides direct Internet access via modem or high-speed connection. For a monthly fee, the ISP gives you a software package, user name, password, and access phone number. You can then log on to the Internet, browse the World Wide Web, and send and receive e-mail.
This is a service provider that provides access to the Internet services.
A company that provides access to the Internet and may also offer other online services to members or subscribers.
A company that provides software that enables PCs to connect to the internet.
(ISP) - A vendor or other company or agency that provides internet service to a library or home. Inventory - A survey of the book and materials collection of the library to determine if there are any missing items. The library's listing of holdings, whether it be an automated report or a shelf list of 3x5 cards, is checked against the collection on the shelf and in circulation records to account for all items.
This is your connection to the Internet. This is the provider that you pay to get connected to the Internet. There are both national and local Internet Service Providers available to you that allow you to connect to the Internet through your modem and phone line to a local access number.
An Internet Service Provider, or ISP, is a company which provides access to the Internet. Internet Service Providers will set you up with a user name and password. You can then access the Internet by logging on to the ISP's system using a modem or other connection, such as DSL. Some ISPs, such as America Online, provide their own software for receiving email and browsing the Web. Many provide web hosting and web development services in addition to Internet access. Internet Service Providers are also sometimes called Internet Access Providers. Source: TechSoup.org
A company that allows individuals to access the Internet. They provide the connection from the computer to the Internet via telephone lines, cable lines, wireless or satellite connections.
A gateway service which uses the Internet Protocol (IP) to offer consumers access to the Internet. (compare with on-line service provider).
The people who connect you to the Internet.
Company that provides access to the Internet through connectivity services. Examples include AOL, Comcast, Earthlink, and Verizon.
An Internet Service Provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. In order to access the Internet, you need to establish an internet account with an ISP. Your ISP will provide you with a username, password, access phone number (in the case of dial-up connections) and any other necessary information. You will also need a modem and a telephone, cable or other broadband connection.
A company which provides other companies or individuals with access to, or presence on, the Internet. ISP's control the delivery of e-mail to their members.
A company that provides individuals and businesses with access to the Internet. Many ISPs also provide website hosting services. E-xact utilizes IP.
Companies that provide access to the internet usually for a fee. Common ISP's are AOL, Charter Cable, Comcast Cable, EarthLink, and SBCGlobal. ISP's provide a portal to the internet through dial up or broadband connections. They usually provide e-mail accounts for their users. Companies also us ISP's to provide an internet port though they have their own internet and e-mail servers.
Serves as the gateway between your computer and the Internet. People use modems to dial-in to their ISP and access the Web.
A company that provides Internet access to its customers. Access to the Internet can be provided either via modem or by direct connection, which offers far higher speeds. Internet service providers are different from online services, although these services sometimes also provide access to the Internet.
an Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides a home with access to the Internet. Phone companies were the first to provide Internet access. Now cable companies and satellite companies provide Internet access.
An organization that provides access to the Internet. Small ISPs provide service via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private line hookups (T1, fractional T1, etc.). Kilobytes per second (Kbps) It is 1,000 bits per second, a measure of the speed in which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
A company that provides access to the Internet (as Time Warner Cable Business Class) for a monthly fee.
or ISP: A company, such as Netcom or MCI or the WELL, that provides access to the Internet through a modem or faster connection. which in turn connects them to the Internet.
The company that provides your Internet connection in order to access the Internet.
An ISP is a business or organization that offers users access to the Internet and related services. Many but not all ISPs are telephone or cable companies. They provide services such as Internet transit, domain name registration and hosting, dial-up access, and leased line access.
These are the people such as Demon, Compuserve etc. who supply you with an Internet connection and associated facilities. They collect and store your email and may host your web pages, so that they are permanently available to others. The most important things you need to find out before you sign up to one are: how much is the monthly charge, are there any online usage charges, have they got enough help lines and to what time are they available in the event that you should get stuck, plus, of-course, have they got a local POP
An organization that provides Internet connectivity.
Also ISP. An organization or individual who provides the network access for you to connect to the Internet. The ISP relays data from your gateway computer or router to the Internet and vice-versa.
A company which provides users with access to the Internet.
A company that provides access to the Internet for a fee, most often via phone lines. Some provide access via cable lines.
A company or organization that offers a connection service to the Internet by modem connection for a fee.
(ISP) A company that provides Internet access and related Internet services.
An ISP is a company that provides access to the Internet for a monthly fee. It provides you with a software package, username, password, and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on to the Internet and send and receive e-mails.
A company that provides other companies with the equipment and information they need to access the Web. ISPs may host websites and/or supply the necessary telecommunication lines.
Offers a connection to the Internet. You dial up the provider through the modem (a 'dial-up' account) for a regular fee. Each ISP has its own pricing structure, but most are based on a time charging rate. Comparing the merits of different ISPs depends on your museum's needs, finances, how often and for what reason you want to use the Internet. Your ISP should be able to supply you with the software you will need to connect to them and use the applications they provide. If you are in a rural area you should also check whether the ISP will charge you at STD or local call rates.
A company that provides network connection to the Internet, usually for a fee.
Companies that provide home or business users with a connection to access the Internet. They can also host web sites or provide a link from web servers to enable other companies and consumers access to a corporate web site.
An ISP is a business that provides an individual with access to the internet. Some methods of providing this service are through dial-up telephone, cable, or high-speed DSL circuit.
(ISP) A company that provides access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, the service provider gives you a software package, username, password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web and USENET, and send and receive e-mail.
An account with an ISP provides you with access to the Internet (usually dial-up but other faster methods such as ADSL and cable are becoming more common), an e-mail address and usually space for a web site.
A business that supplies Internet connectivity services to individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Some ISPs are large national or multinational corporations that offer access in many locations, while others are limited to a specific city or region.
(ISP) A company that provides Internet connection to its customers. ISPs normally provide e-mail accounts and Web site space as part of the service.
A person, organization, or company that provides Internet connectivity (i.e. access to the Internet) and other ancillary, value-added services, such as web hosting.
A company or educational institution that enables remote users to access the Internet by providing dial-up connections or installing leased lines.
A provider of Internet access
An organization which delivers Internet services to subscribers.
Companies that specialize in providing Internet Access and web hosting services for merchants and other companies
A company that provides individuals and other company's access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and e-mail service. Name Server A computer that maps domain names to their IP addresses (also known as DNS or host servers). Perl A script programming language.
A commercial organization that provides Internet access to commercial and private users.
An organization that provides access to the Internet using a modem.
A company that provides access to the Internet via a dial-up or direct connection.
Entity that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet and other related services, such as Web site building and hosting.
The company you call from your computer to gain access to the Internet.
A company that providers Internet access and hosting services.
A company that provides Internet access and hosting services.
the company who provides your access to the Internet
A company, which provides access to the Internet for customers.
A business that supplies Internet connectivity services. Examples are America Online, MSN, etc.
A company that provides access to the Internet through a subscription service.
An organisation that provides access to the Internet, and possibly also email and web-hosting facilities.
An organization offering and providing Internet access to the public using computer servers connected directly to the Internet.
An ISP is the organization or company that provides you with Internet access and e-mail availability. For example, America Online (AOL) is an ISP.
An institution or company that provides access to the Internet in some form. Services can include a variety of transient and dedicated services. Note that ISPs are not necessarily directly connected via an Internet exchange; they may in turn buy connectivity from another ISP or NSP.
Companies that charge a monthly fee for internet access.
An organization or business that provides Internet services and resource management to businesses and consumers.
a company that charges a fee to provide you with easy access to the Internet
A company that provides users with access to the Internet, usually for a fee. Unlike an online service, an ISP doesn't necessarily provide additional content but does provide dial up access and, in most cases, technical support for its users.
Abbreviation for Internet service provider. An ISP is a company that provides access to the Internet.
An organization that provides access to the Internet, usually for a fee.
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet and other Internet related services.
Any of a number of companies that sell Internet access to individuals or organizations at speeds ranging from 300bps to OC-3.
ISP A company that provides Internet access to people or corporations
This is a company that allows you to access the Internet. Most do this for a monthly fee based on the number of hours used. These companies can be located in your home town or across the country. Just confirm the phone number you must dial to gain access. Toll charges would be in addition to the service fee charged by the ISP. Your phone company will also collect for the toll charges.
An ISP is a company that provides a connection to the Internet, usually by a dialup connection. ISPs range from the huge (AOL, Compuserve) to thousands of smaller, local ones. Good ISPs have an AUP to discourage abuse of their network and the Internet by spammers. Spammer hunting often results in a spammer losing their account with their ISP, forcing them to get another, or to see the light and stop spamming.
Home users usually access the internet through an internet service provider (such as AOL), which maintains a network of PCs permanently connected to the internet
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are the Web Site Hosting companies that provide a home for merchant's web sites. They typically resell and/or support the services of a Secure Gateway Provider and/or ISO or Agent or Bank.
A company that provides Internet access or Internet accounts to individuals, businesses, and other groups. ;
A vendor who provides access for customers (companies and private individuals) to the Internet and the World Wide Web.
A company that provides its customers with access to the Internet. ISPs may also provide various levels of Web-serving capabilities.
A company that provides individuals and businesses with access to the Internet. Many ISP's also provide Web site hosting services. Java Sun Microsystems' Java is a programming language that adds animation, graphics and actions to Web sites.
An ISP is a company that provides Internet access to individuals and businesses. For a monthly fee, the service provider gives the customer a software package, user name, password and a unique computer “address.†Equipped with a modem, the customer can then log on to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web, as well as send and receive email. ISPs can be smaller, local companies, or large national companies. By paying to piggy-back on networks such as the Alberta SuperNet, ISPs can offer new customers in new markets a full range of network services without having to bear the cost of running fibre from their Internet backbone in a major urban centre to these smaller centres.
A company that enables companies or individuals to connect to the Internet. ISPs often provide e-mail capability, Web hosting, and other services in addition to connectivity. Large ISPs include America Online, Excite@Home, and Earthlink.
A service provider that connects users to the Internet.
An organization that provides Internet access to users. You may need to have an account with an ISP in order to be able to connect to the Internet. Often your local university or school system offers limited Internet access. (Also known as Internet Access Provider or IAP)
A company that provides businesses and individuals with access to the Internet for Web browsing and email. Many ISPs also offer Web site hosting services. Users of ISP services can connect to the Internet via a dial-up modem or through broadband connections such as Cable Modem Service, DSL, or T1/T3 lines.
a company offering access to the internet, usually via a local phone number. See ISP, net.
An ISP is a company that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet and other related services such as website building and virtual hosting. An ISP has the equipment and the telecommunication line access required to have POP on the Internet for the geographic area served. The larger ISPs have their own high-speed leased lines so that they are less dependent on the telecommunication providers and can provide better service to their customers.
An Internet Service Provider is an organisation that offers Internet services including connection to the Internet and Web site hosting. Internet Service Providers are invariably referred to as ISP's.
A company or organization that provides Internet access to customers through dial-up or direct connections.
The company that provides you or your company with access to the Internet. ISPs usually have several servers and a high-speed link to the Internet backbone.
A company which provides accounts for accessing the Internet. Don was unhappy with his Internet Service Provider as their telephone lines were frequently busy when he tried to connect to them in the evening. He decided to investigate other ISP's in his local telephone calling area.
A company that provides Internet access to the public or to other organizations. Most offer a full set of Internet services and provide access at either hourly rates or for a flat monthly fee.
(ISP) A company providing Internet access to users.
A company which provides access to the Internet by way of a powerful computer (server) to which individuals and companies connect to gain access to the Internet, e.g. BT, Freeserve or AOL.
A hosting company that provides access to the internet, internet services, and resources such as a software package, username, password and access phone number. You can then use a modem to browse the World Wide Web and send and receive e-mail.
Also shortened to "ISP." A company that provides Internet access to consumers and businesses, usually for a monthly fee. Services include e-mail, the World Wide Web, FTP, newsgroups, etc. Popular ISPs include America Online, Earthlink, CompuServe .
A commercial provider of a connection to the Internet, i.e., AOL, CompuServe, GBR, Earthlink, etc.
A company or organization that has the equipment and telecommunication line access to provide connectivity to the Internet for customers. This is usually done for a set yearly or monthly fee.
A company that sells Internet access.
A company that provides Internet access to customers with a computer and a modem.
A business that delivers access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. LoxInfo and Asia Access of Thai ISPs but there are thousands of others all around the world. Any business that provides Internet services such as websites or website development.
Business that has a permanent Internet connection and provides temporary connections to individuals and companies for free or for a fee. 1.18, 1.36, 2.5 selecting, 8.51-52 Web hosting, 10.20
organization with a direct connection to the Internet acting as an intermediary for other users, providing them with email addresses, access to the Web, and often space on Web servers for home pages etc.
Your ISP is BellSouth Internet Services. This is your connection to the Internet. You use an ISP to connect onto the Internet every time you log on.
A business that provides access to the Internet. An ISP may also offer services such as website hosting. An ISP can sometimes be held accountable for copyright violations for material posted by subscribers and users, but is often protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The Communications Decency Act usually protects ISPs from the posting of obscenities or defamation by subscribers or users.
(ISP) Internet Service Provider. A company that provides an Internet connection.
A company that links users to the Internet and provides them with other services.
An institution that provides access to the Internet in some form, usually for money. See Internet.
An Internet service provider (abbr. ISP, also called Internet access provider or IAP) is a business or organization that provides to consumers access to the Internet and related services. In the past, most ISPs were run by the phone companies.