ISP (Internet Service Provider) is an Internet service provider, that is, a telecom operator that provides users with comprehensive Internet access services, information services and value-added services. ISP is a formal operating enterprise approved by the national competent department and enjoys the protection of national laws.
ISP is an Internet service provider, which can provide dial-up Internet service, online browsing, downloading files, sending and receiving emails, etc. It is the entrance and bridge for network end users to enter the Internet. It includes Internet access service and Internet content providing service. Here is mainly the Internet access service, that is, connecting your computer or other terminal equipment to the Internet through telephone lines.
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ICP(？ Internet content provider), that is, network content service provider, is a telecom operator that provides users with internet information services and value-added services in an all-round way. The necessary certificate is ICP certificate. ICP certificate refers to the "People's Republic of China (PRC) Telecom and Information Service Business License" issued by local communication management departments.
The state implements a licensing system for operators engaged in Internet information services? (Operating ICP mainly refers to ICP that obtains income by means of online advertising, making web pages on its behalf, renting memory space of servers, hosting hosts, providing specific information content, e-commerce and other online application services for a fee).
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Classification of ISP
1, search engine ISP
Such as Baidu and Google.
2. Instant messaging ISP
Instant messaging ISP mainly provides instant messaging services based on Internet and mobile Internet. Because the ISP of instant messaging has its own user resources, it can play a leading role in the commercial value chain of instant messaging, which is very rare in the business model of cooperation with operators. Now operators are also making efforts in instant messaging, such as mobile Fetion and telecom Easy Letter.
3. Mobile Internet Service ISP
Mobile Internet service ICP mainly provides mobile Internet services, including WAP Internet service, mobile instant messaging service and information download service.
4. Portal ISP provides information services such as news information and cultural information.
Portal ISP mainly provides all kinds of information to the public and has a stable user base. Portal ISP has a wide range of income sources, including online advertising, mobile services, online games and other services. Such as Sina, Sohu, Netease, Yahoo and other portals (including industry portals).
5. In the field of mail marketing, ISP mainly refers to e-mail service providers.
RFC 6650 defines an e-mail service provider as a company or organization that provides mail sending, receiving and storage services to end users. This definition covers e-mail hosting services and companies, universities, institutions and individuals that manage their own mail servers.
Conditions for applying for ICP business license
Article 6 of the Measures for the Administration of Telecommunication Business License stipulates that an application for operating value-added telecommunication services shall meet the following conditions:
1. The operator is a legally established company.
2, there are funds and professionals to adapt to carry out business activities.
3. Have the reputation or ability to provide users with long-term services.
4. The minimum registered capital of companies operating in provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government is 6,543,800 yuan; For companies operating nationwide or across provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, the minimum registered capital is100000 yuan.
5. Necessary sites, facilities and technical solutions.
6. The company, its major investors and key management personnel have no illegal record of violating the telecommunications supervision and management system within three years.
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