About our industry

ISPs come in various shapes and sizes: from an SME to an international corporation, even the smallest of these organisations is crucial for the functioning and stability of the Internet:

• Internet Access Providers provide the essential service of connecting users to the Internet and offer various types of Internet connections, including DSL, cable, fibre optic, wireless, and satellite.
• Web Hosting Providers host websites and web applications on their servers and manage server infrastructure, domain registration, provide tools for website management. Dedicated hosting servers are hosting providers that act as mere conduits: they only offer infrastructural support without modifying the content, which is totally controlled by the user.
• Online platforms are hosting providers that have control over the content they host.
• Email Service Providers (ESPs) offer email services, managing email servers, security, and spam filtering.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) Providers enhance privacy and security by encrypting Internet traffic and allow users to browse anonymously and access geo-restricted content.
• Domain Registries and Registrars allow users to register and manage domain names (e.g., euroispa.org).
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) optimise content delivery, improve website performance and reduce latency.
• Cloud Service Providers offer Internet-based services, including storage, computing, and databases.
• Internet Exchanges are physical locations where different ISPs and networks connect and exchange data directly. This helps improve the speed, efficiency, and reliability of Internet traffic.