Service provider

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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.

[edit] Types of service providers

For a more extensive list of service providers, see http://www.service.com.

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

[edit] See also

• Outsourcing
• Service system
• Web service

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