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Online Service Provider

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Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:50 am

Abbreviated as OSP, an online service provider is a generic term that describes any company, organization or group that provides an online service. These types of services may include Web sites, discussion forums, chat rooms, or Web mail. OSPs may also refer to a company that provides dial-up access to the Internet.