A Communications Service Provider encompasses traditional telcos, cable operators, satellite companies, and internet service providers. The industry uses this broad term to group businesses that build and operate the infrastructure required to transport data and voice traffic. Equipment vendors and software developers tailor their carrier-grade products specifically for this market.
We're pivoting our sales strategy to target Tier 1 CSPs who need high-density routing hardware.
Also heard as
- communications service provider
- telco
- carrier
Related terms
Internet service provider
A company that supplies the physical infrastructure and routing necessary for customers to access the global internet.
ILEC
The established regional telephone company that owned the original copper wire monopoly before market deregulation.
CLEC
A competitive local exchange carrier is a telecom provider competing with the established regional telephone company.