ISP

American  

abbreviation

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

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ISP British  

abbreviation

1. 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

Example Sentences

In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox and said an ISP was liable "only if it intended that the provided service be used for infringement."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

Every child with identified special educational needs, including those who do not currently have an EHCP, will have an ISP drawn up by the school, which will have some kind of legal status.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Trust in Your VPN Provider: When you use a VPN, you’re essentially shifting trust from your ISP to your VPN provider.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 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 Goerzen, John