May 15, 2003

NSP

/N·S·P/ n.

Common abbreviation for ‘Network Service Provider’, one of the big national or regional companies that maintains a portion of the Internet backbone and resells connectivity to ISPs. In 1996, major NSPs include ANS, MCI, UUNET, and Sprint. An Internet wholesaler.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:36 AM

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