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| + | '''ISPAI (Internet Service Providers of Ireland)''' is a not for profit company composed of Internet Service Providers ([[ISP]]s) and it serves the interests of its members by providing a unified voice for the Irish ISPs within the national, European Union and International level. ISPAI is funded via cost sharing by the organizations members. ISPAI was established on January 1998.<ref>[http://www.ispai.ie/about.htm ISPAI]</ref> |
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| + | ==Mission== |
| + | Based on the company's mission statement, ISPAI aims to achieved the following:<ref>[http://www.ispai.ie/mission.htm Mission Statement]</ref> |
| + | * Promote accurate and unbiased media coverage of the Internet Service Providers and Users. |
| + | * Provide a focal point for discussion with political groups and others likely to impact the industry. |
| + | * Establish a Code of Practice for service providers. |
| + | * Establish accepted standards of service and a uniform code of practice acceptable to members. |
| + | * Sponsor research into trends likely to affect Internet Service Providers. |
| + | * Communicate to members, issues and developments relevant to the industry, and to foster communications between members. |
| + | * Foster the industry's image. |
| + | * Encourage an open and competitive environment, and to resist anti-competitive policies and practices. |
| + | * Address any technical issues of specific relevance to the Irish Internet Community. |
| + | * Foster co-operation with related organisations worldwide. |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | [[Category:Organizations]] |