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online service provider (OSP)

An online service provider ( OSP) is a company that offers online services via the Internet or other networks.

The service provided by OSP providers requires that they have Internet access, which is usually provided by Internet Service Providers(ISPs) or Internet Access Providers(IAPs).

Online service providers can offer a wide variety of online services. Thus, e-mail, Web sites, discussion forums, chat rooms, bulletin boards, downloads, and online entertainment. In addition, there are OSPs that provide e-services such as e-business, e-commerce,e-health, and other services. Some Internet Service Providers call themselves Online Service Providers because they offer corresponding online services.

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Englisch: online service provider - OSP
Updated at: 16.07.2012
#Words: 98
Links: online (OL), service provider (SP), open settlement protocol (OSP), online services, vertical interconnect access (PCB) (via)
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