International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

International Shipping and Port Security.

Intl Security Port Surcharge.

Short for "internet service provider". Can include local dial-in access providers, national access providers such as America Online and Netcom, and increasing numbers of telecommunications firms such as AT&T, MCI, and Sprint. These large providers can often offer individual dial-in access as well as high-capacity lines for resale to other consumer on-line services.

Internet Service Provider; a company that sells access to the Internet

"ISP" stands for "Internet Service Provider", and in the consumer sector generally means a commercial enterprise that provides access to the Internet and World Wide Web for individual computer users for a monthly fee. Consumer users typically access the system by modem through phone lines, though other technologies may be used. The ISP supplies users with access software, a user name and password, and usually has the right to terminate access privileges for abuses such as spamming. The scope of ISP liability for user activities has been and continues to be controversial and has result in litigation. Return to the top