Re: [LUG] being an ISP

[Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 On 12/07/2011 08:32, Henry Bremridge wrote:
> Been reading with interest, but I do not know what the legal requirements
> are
>
> 1)  From http://www.ispa.org.uk/complaints/page_153.html
>
>      What is an ISP?
>
>      An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that provides third
>      party access to the Internet. Customers simply use a device called a
>      modem to connect to the ISP, which then links them to the Internet
>      automatically.
>
>      I do not know the legal definition of "third party access"
I would assume it's the same as 'third person', as in 'allowing him or 
her access'.  First party you, second party the ISP, third party the 
customer.  IANAL so that's best guess.

Julian

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