The Benefits of VoIP in Emergency Situations In today’s digital age, internet-based calling through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is becoming an essential tool for personal and professional communication. But what many don’t realize is that VoIP’s benefits extend beyond daily convenience and cost-savings—particularly when it comes to emergency services. With enhanced 911 (E911) capabilities,… Read More

Why VoIP is the Best Choice for Your Home Communication Needs If you’re considering upgrading your phone system, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) should be at the top of your list. Available through your Wisper Internet, this technology offers numerous advantages that make it a smart choice for both individuals and businesses. 1. Cost-Effective Communication… Read More

A Quick Guide to Voice over Internet Protocol In the realm of modern communication, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stands out as a transformative technology that allows users to make voice calls using the Internet. This innovative service is quickly replacing traditional telephone systems, offering a myriad of benefits for both personal and business use…. Read More

Fort Worth, Texas – July 26, 2023 – Element8, a leading next-generation internet service provider (ISP), backed by a $200 million strategic investment from Digital Alpha, has announced its strategic investment into Wisper ISP, led by industry visionary Nathan Stooke. This transformative partnership marks a significant milestone for the telecommunications industry and strengthens Element8’s commitment… Read More

Wisper Internet recently donated the proceeds from an employee trivia night to Partners for Pets, a no-kill animal shelter based in St. Jacob, Ill. Last year, the facility rescued 1,675 dogs and cats locally and from neighboring states. The animals are assisted by 250 volunteers who are currently caring for 250 animals both in foster… Read More

There is a lot of “alphabet soup” associated with the internet business. Bits, bytes, gigs, and megs. ISPs, Wi-Fi, and MDUs, just to scratch the surface. Another acronym that many in our industry may not be as familiar with is the ACP: Affordable Connectivity Program. In its first form, the ACP was known as another… Read More

Thank You. Two insignificant words can be the most powerful anyone can hear. This summer, Wisper Internet has sponsored two Honor Flights of military veterans to Washington D.C. to tour memorials to American conflicts, different branches of the armed forces, and other monuments to the founders and defenders of our nation. Last weekend a group… Read More

Happy Birthday Wisper: Moving Forward, Looking Back, Keeping Promises In 1905, author George Santayana coined the phrase “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The same phrase or variation of it was made famous by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill decades later as he guided Great Britain through World War… Read More

Do you ask for assistance when you need it most? Some don’t for a myriad of reasons. Too proud, embarrassed, don’t know how or who to reach out to, or they don’t know what resources are available. Resources can be physical, mental, or in most cases, financial. Money can be a struggle for many families… Read More

I was born in a small town, and I live in a small town. If you have read any of my previous blogs, you can guess Wisper Internet and our employees are proud of the small towns we live in and humbly confident in the fact we are connecting small communities to great broadband service… Read More

As kids get older, they become more interested in using apps on their smartphones and tablets. While some apps are perfectly safe and age-appropriate, others can be dangerous for children. As a parent, it’s important to be aware of the most popular apps your kids are using, so you can make sure they’re staying safe… Read More

Everybody loves a good superhero story, right? In the 1930s we were introduced to a few in 10-cent comics, the 1960s brought us the Silver Age of superheroes including corny tv shows (Pow, Wham, Boom) featuring over-the-top villains and it took until the mid to late 1980s before we got a real serious look at… Read More

As parents, we have no greater desire and duty than to keep our children safe. If you’ve ever been around kids of any age this can be a tall order. Sometimes it seems no matter how hard you try, their number one goal in life is to find a way to hurt themselves. This can… Read More

We have all had that sick, sinking feeling in our stomachs when we see the red and blue lights on top of a police car pull in behind us, or in some cases as we pass a sitting police car going way too fast. It sparks anxiety for us, but law enforcement officers (LEO) are… Read More

Did you know May is Military Appreciation Month? Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day are both set aside to honor our military members living and dead, but I’m embarrassed to admit I didn’t know about Military Appreciation month. Wisper Internet headquarters in Mascoutah, Ill. is just a stone’s throw (poor choice of words) from Scott Air… Read More

Imagine meeting someone on the worst day of their lives. This happens every day for hundreds of paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in small towns and big cities all over the country. Everyone loves the stories of cops and firefighters, but the unsung “other” responders who have dedicated their lives to helping people are… Read More

In recent years, May the 4th has become known as “Star Wars Day” for obvious reasons. But did you know, May the 4th is National Firefighter’s Day and they have true stories from towns not so far, far away, and definitely not from a long time ago. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there… Read More

April 29, 2022 – As part of the ongoing crusade to provide high-speed internet to rural communities, Wisper Internet is pleased to announce the launch of three new wireless broadband towers in Cass County, Mo., serving more than 22,000 households in Garden City, Pleasant Hill, and Belton communities with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of… Read More

April 29, 2022 – As part of the ongoing crusade to provide high-speed internet to rural communities, Wisper Internet is pleased to announce the launch of a new wireless broadband tower in Jackson County, Mo., serving hundreds of households in Kansas City with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of the first companies nationwide to use… Read More

April 29, 2022 – As part of the ongoing crusade to provide high-speed internet to rural communities, Wisper Internet is pleased to announce the launch of a new wireless broadband tower in Jefferson County, Mo., serving households in De Soto with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of the first companies nationwide to use the new… Read More