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Also known as: news provider, Usenet service provider, NSP
A company selling access to Usenet servers, typically as a monthly subscription or a prepaid block of gigabytes. Service is defined by a handful of spec-sheet numbers: retention in days, completion rate, allowed connections, speed cap, and whether SSL is offered. Some providers own their server infrastructure; most retail brands resell wholesale capacity bought from a larger operator.
Browse all terms in Providers & Accounts, or see the full Usenet glossary.