Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency (ISPCP)

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) operate Internet backbone networks and/or provide end users with access to the Internet and related services. As such, they play a key role in the stability and development of the Internet. Consequently, they contribute towards achieving the aims and goals of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Since ICANN's inception, these stakeholders have formed a constituency to contribute their unique expertise.

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency is an integral part of the Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO), and is assigned as a representative member of the Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG) in the Non-Contracted Parties House, according to ICANN Bylaws. However, the role of the ISPCP Constituency extends beyond this GNSO participation, as it plays an active part in many Supporting Organisations, Advisory Committees and Working Groups within ICANN’s diverse structure.

ISPCP Executive Committee

ISPCP Representatives

The ISPCP has expressed its views on a number of topics concerning its community. These include:

• Universal Acceptance of new gTLDs
• New gTLDs and their impact on the network
• IANA transition, a milestone in the history of the Internet
• WHOIS policies
• IP addressing
• Institutional evolution of ICANN, notably the Affirmation of Commitments

The Constituency ensures that the views of Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers contribute towards fulfilling ICANN's aims and goals. The ISPCP actively participates in ICANN's work to ensure and enhance the operational stability of the internet, as well as the needs and interests of ISPs and connectivity providers, through policy development.

The Constituency also safeguards the interests and concerns of the ISP and connectivity industries. It fulfils its roles and responsibilities while adhering to the relevant ICANN bylaws and operating procedures.

Meetings

At a minimum, membership meetings are held once a month via teleconference to advance policy and matters important to its members. Face-to-face meetings are also held during ICANN public meetings around the world.

The Benefits of Membership

The ISPCP is represented primarily through Associations recognized as qualified to represent a broad range of commercial interests within the ISPCP.

Business and commercial entities are also allowed to apply for membership if they

1. are ISPs or connectivity providers (as defined in Section 2 of our Articles, and our Operating Procedures) and
2. demonstrate, that the activities of the GNSO commercially affect themselves and
3. understand, that the Delegates appointed need to participate on a regular basis in the work of the Constituency.

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About the ISPCP

The ISP and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency is an integral part of the generic Name Supporting Organization (GNSO). The ISPCP is particularly attentive to the needs and concerns of ISPs and connectivity providers and balance these with the public interest.

Click HERE to read recent policy statements by the ISPCP. The ISPCP Constituency is committed to wide membership participation as well as open, transparent procedures and practices.

Click HERE to learn more about the public archive of our mailing list. The Constituency’s goal is to fulfill roles and responsibilities that are created by relevant ICANN and GNSO bylaws, rules or policies as ICANN proceeds to conclude its organization activities.

For further information about the ISPCP, please contact the ISPCP Secretariat.

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