---
title: ISP
slug: Glossary/ISP
tags:
  - Glossary
  - ISP
  - Internet Service Provider
  - Web
  - WebMechanics
---
An ISP (Internet Service Provider) sells Internet access, and sometimes email, web hosting, and voice over IP, either by a dial-up connection over a phone line (formerly more common), or through a broadband connection such as a cable modem or DSL service.

## See also

- [How the Internet works](/en-US/docs/Learn/Common_questions/How_does_the_Internet_work) (explanation for beginners)
- {{interwiki("wikipedia", "Internet service provider", "Internet service provider")}} on Wikipedia
