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ISP Last modified: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Short for Internet Service Provider, 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. In addition to serving individuals, ISPs also serve large companies, providing a direct connection from the company's networks to the Internet. ISPs themselves are connected to one another through Network Access Points (NAPs). ISPs are also called IAPs (Internet Access Providers). Sponsored listings Internet Service - Get HughesNet Broadband. Broadband solutions for your small-medium business. Choose which HughesNet Business solution is right for you! Internet Service Provider - Provides month to month dial-up Internet service across the U.S. for $8.95, with free spam blocking, pop-up blocking and 24/7 technical support. Cox Business - Internet, phone & cable help for your growing business needs, 24/7.		Related Categories Application Service Providers (ASPs) Internet Access Internet and Online Services Related Terms Aloha Application Service Provider AUP backbone provider CLEC CMTS dial-up access DirecPC DMCA e-mail IAP ILEC Internet last mile MAE NAP NSP peering RADIUS shared loop T-1 carrier T-3 carrier USENET virtual ISP walled garden Web host World Wide Web XSP shop.internet.com Products BlackHawk Leather Inside Pants Holster-Glock17/19/22/23/31-R 1 Offers From $53 To $55 Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment ISP1936PS Kitchen Hood 1 Offers From $2285 To $2285 Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment ISP1948PS Kitchen Hood 1 Offers From $2565 To $2565 Sport and Outdoor   More shop.internet.com Deals Shopping ISP Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Sport and Outdoor 52 Store Offers Building Supplies 55 Store Offers Kitchen Hoods 5 Model Matches Car Seats 1 Model Matches Home Furnishings 43 Store Offers
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