# Internet service provider

Concept · [Cloud, hosting and security](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cloud)

Also called: ISP, ISPs, internet provider, broadband provider

The company that provides an internet connection to a home, school or business.

**For example:** A rural school's ISP upgrades its line so classes can stream video without stalls.

## Connects to (3)

- [Managed service provider](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/managed-service-provider): An outside company that runs part of another organization's technology for a monthly fee, such as its computers, network, security or help…
- [Mesh network](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mesh-network): A network where devices pass data to each other instead of each one needing its own connection to the internet, so it can cover places…
- [DNS](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/dns): Domain Name System.

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