An internet service provider (ISP) refers to an organization providing interconnected systems and networks for accessing, using, or participating in the internet. Leading services include business broadband, wireless data and cloud-based solutions.

How ISPs Relate to Managed IT:

– Deliver underlying connectivity essential for transporting data across devices and locations.
– Offer different tiers of service branching into software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN).
– MSPs recommend optimal ISP relationships aligned to reliability and security needs.

Example:

A retail chain switches to an enterprise fiber optic ISP through an MSP recommendation facilitating faster point-of-sale interactions and loss prevention surveillance streaming.

Key Takeaways:

– Companies selling internet access subscriptions to consumers and businesses.
– MSPs guide clients on procuring suitable connectivity capacities.
– WPG partners match needs to leading ISP technologies (fiber, 5G, etc.).