provider

noun

Etymology: From provide + -er. Since 15th century.

1. One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.

   “In view of this, it is clear why internet service providers (ISPs) are inclined to play a backbench role when it comes to combating file sharing.”

   “Using BLE, a merchant or other provider can define more targeted "micro-locations" to trigger an alert, in some cases requiring that you be in the presence of an iBeacon in order to validate a Passbook entry.”