What is an ISP?
While something of a technical term for many, the word ISP stands for:
Internet
Service
Provider
ISPs are the companies who provide your broadband connection.
Compare bestselling deals now home broadband
Top 10 Broadband lists most of the most popular UK ISPs for you to compare their broadband products. We use the term “ISP” frequently on the site in our guides, comparison pages and brand descriptions.
The UK’s best-known ISP is probably BT (Jan 2008) with Virgin Media following closely behind them. Other major ISPs include TalkTalk, O2, Vodafone and Orange.
Smaller ISPs include Plusnet and Be. The smaller providers are renowned for providing great customer support.
Whatever type of broadband package you are looking for, we hope you find your best ISP at Top 10 Broadband.
Start your ISP comparison here.
What is an ISP? news
-
TalkTalk broadband deal ends in one month
Consumers have another four weeks to take advantage of TalkTalk's current six …
Kimberley Howson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
-
BT broadband deal ends in four weeks time
BT's current three months free broadband deal is set to be withdrawn on October …
Kimberley Howson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
-
Aquiss business broadband deals now offering free installation
Consumers can save money on Aquiss' business broadband deals courtesy of a new …
Dan Robinson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
-
ISP Fibrebrand now offering 100Mb broadband-only service
UK ISP Fibrebrand is now allowing customers to sign up for a standalone …
Kimberley Howson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
-
UK broadband take-up rates 'higher than France, Germany and US'
Broadband technology has been adopted by a higher proportion of households than …
Dan Robinson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
-
Virgin Media pledges to publish typical broadband speeds
Virgin Media has vowed to publish the typical broadband speeds available over …
Kimberley Howson - 2nd September 2010
NEWS
Broadband guides
See all broadband guides- Broadband abroad
- Broadband availability
- Broadband speeds
- Broadband? No landline?
- Built-in broadband laptops explained
- Free laptops: a buyers guide
- Guide to free netbooks
- How to choose broadband
- How to switch broadband
- iPad & mobile broadband guide
- MAC codes & switching broadband
- Mobile broadband coverage
- Mobile broadband myths
- Mobile broadband problems
- What is a 'Fair Usage Policy'?
- What is a mobile broadband stick?
- What is a wireless router?
- What is ADSL broadband?
- What is an internet provider?
- What is cable broadband?
