Internet Service Provider - ISP

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	Definition of 'Internet Service Provider - ISP' A company that furnishes corporations and individual consumers with various services, mainly access to the internet.
	Investopedia explains 'Internet Service Provider - ISP' Services provided by an ISP include internet access, web hosting and website design.

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