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Definition

Internet Service Provider - a company that provides internet access to homes and businesses, connecting them to the global internet network. Like a utility company that provides the pipes connecting your home to the water supply.

Real-World Example

Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon are major ISPs in the United States that provide broadband internet connections to millions of households and businesses.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is not a cloud service. It’s the network provider that connects your home, office, or data center to the public internet, which you need to reach AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI.

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