The Internet Services Providers Association

With over 200 companies registered as members, the Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK) is the UK's Trade Association for providers of Internet services. Established in 1995, ISPA UK promotes competition, self-regulation and the development of the Internet industry. As a trade association, membership is voluntary but the companies who choose to become members of ISPA agree to abide by the ISPA UK Code. ISPA members' allegiance to the Code means that consumers can view the ISPA UK logo as a mark of commitment to good business practice. Government and political representatives often approach ISPA for its knowledge and expertise. ISPA UK membership from the small, medium and large Internet service providers (ISPs), to cable companies, web design and hosting companies and an assortment of other organisations.
ISPA's main activity is in making representations on behalf of the industry to Government bodies, such as the Home Office, the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and Ofcom.

Policies are agreed by the ISPA Council, a body of up to ten people selected from and representing the various interests of the membership. The Council is served by a secretariat.
ISPA UK was instrumental in establishing EuroISPA, a European federation of Internet Services Providers' Associations. EuroISPA voices ISPs concerns to politicians and officials at European Union level and influences EU Internet policies.

IPSA’s regulatory role has helped improve the safety of children on the Internet by working in association with child groups to reduce child abuse content on the Internet.

Membership Benefits and Sanctions
ISPA members are allowed use of the ISPA logo on their website, headed paper and promotional material. This logo is recognised by industry, parliamentarians and consumers as a sign of good business practice and denotes participation in self-regulation and adherence to the ISPA UK code of practice and complaints procedure. Members receive password protected access to content exclusive to ISPA's work with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ISPA arranges exclusive deals for its members with a variety of companies including co-location providers, insurance, magazines and tradeshows.

Any erring members of ISPA can be sanctioned through suspension without any reimbursement of membership fees in whole or in part.

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