Service provider

Service provider

A service provider is an entity that provides services to other entities. Usually this refers to a business that provides subscription or web service to other businesses or individuals. Examples of these services include Internet access, Mobile phone operator, and web application hosting.

Types of service providers

*Application service provider (ASP)
*Internet Service Provider (ISP)
*Managed Service Provider (MSP)
*Master Managed Service Provider (MMSP)
*Telecommunications Service Provider (TSP)
*Managed Internet Service Provider (MISP)

ee also

*Service system
* Web service


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