Barry County, MO (January 29, 2021) – Wisper ISP, LLC expands their service network to Barry County, MO. Wisper Internet’s expansion to Barry County is due to their success in the Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II). CAF II was a rural broadband auction held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2018. Wisper… Read More
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Wisper Brings Internet Speeds Up-to 100 Mbps to Camden County, MO
Camden County, MO (February 8, 2021) – Wisper ISP, LLC has upgraded sections of their existing network in Camden County, MO to offer speeds up-to 100 Mbps. Vivian P. of Montreal, MO has been a Wisper Internet customer since 2019. When asked about her service, Vivian said, “My home is right by the tower with… Read More
Wisper Brings Internet Speeds Up-to 100 Mbps to Dade County, MO
Dade County, MO (February 2021) – Wisper ISP, Inc. is expanding their service network to Dade County, MO. Starting the week of February 22nd, eligible residents will be able to preschedule their installation appointments. Wisper Internet’s expansion to Dade County is due to their success in the Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II). CAF… Read More
Keeping Your Family Safe Online: “Together for a Better Internet”
For those of us who grew up with the internet, or have at least had several years of experience with it in our personal and professional lives, we can sometimes take internet safety for granted: don’t talk to strangers, don’t post your address or your personal information, double-check a website before you place an order…. Read More
Tech Trends to Watch in 2021
2020 was a year of firsts: an unprecedented number of people worked from home for the first time, kids tried out online learning, and most of our social activities were done behind a screen. And while it wasn’t always positive, we had to think on our feet to adapt to a new way of doing… Read More
Wisper Brings Internet Speeds Up-to 100 Mbps to Barton County, MO
Barton County, MO (January 20, 2021) – Wisper ISP, Inc. is expanding their service network to Barton County, MO. Starting the week of February 22nd, eligible residents will be able to preschedule their installation appointments. Wisper Internet’s expansion to Barton County is due to their success in the Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II)…. Read More
Wisper Internet Thanks Essential Healthcare Workers at Local Hospitals
Belleville, IL (January 13, 2021) – Wisper ISP, Inc. donates goodies, such as candy, energy bars, crackers, ear savers, and more to thank the essential healthcare workers at Memorial Hospital Belleville. As the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold on America, Wisper decided to take action by thanking those at the frontlines in… Read More
Where to Stream Your Favorite Holiday Specials Online
T’is the season to binge-watch classic holiday movies. Whether your favorites are mainstream classics or more off the beaten Christmas path (looking at you, Die Hard fans), you can find them streaming somewhere on the internet. We pulled some fan favorites and compiled them here to make your Christmas streaming stress free. Home Alone We’ve… Read More
Top 10 Tech Gifts for 2020
Struggling to find the right gifts for everyone on your list? We’ve put together a collection of our favorite tech gifts for 2020! Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, or even yourself, the perfect gift is out there! Larq Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle – $98 Got a germaphobe on your list? The Larq bottle is lightweight,… Read More
Growing Your Digital Literacy Skills in an Online World
If you’re between the ages of 25 and 45, you’ve probably been using computers for most of your professional career. You know how to create a spreadsheet, you’ve signed digital PDFs, and you’re probably familiar with the basics of Google searching. But how many times has someone asked you for help resetting a password or… Read More
Cutting the Cord for Beginners
Ever thought about ‘cutting the cord’ of traditional cable? Back in the day, the only way to access channels beyond your TV antenna was traditional cable. The cable company would come to your house, hook up your box, and hope for the best. It was expensive, and you often paid for channels you didn’t actually… Read More
Why You Need Antivirus Protection for your Devices
If you’ve never been unlucky enough to get a virus on your computer, let me set the scene for you: You’re sitting at your desk, typing away on a work or school assignment. You’ve been researching information online all day, including a few sources you weren’t so sure about. Suddenly your screen freezes. Everything goes… Read More
Getting Started in the Wisper Home App
As we announced on October 1st, we’re launching a new service, Wisper Home! The new feature of the Wisper Care plan is the Wisper Home app. The app gives you total control of your home wifi, right from your phone. Wisper Home allows you to monitor any smart devices in your home, and it also… Read More
Welcome to Wisper Home
Welcome to Wisper Home! Last week we unveiled our new Wisper Home app as part of the Wisper Care plan! We’ve been working on this for months, testing new routers and functions to find our customers’ best solutions. Wisper Care Plan To provide the new routers, we’ve made a few changes to our Wisper Care… Read More
Keep all of Your Devices Protected with a Secure Network
Guest Networks and Network Security We know that visiting suspicious websites on your home internet can leave you exposed to malware and viruses, but did you know that letting guests on your network also leaves you exposed? Leaving your home network exposed also leaves room for hackers to access devices on your networks, like cameras,… Read More
How to Get the Most out of Your Wifi
Does this sound familiar? You’re on a Zoom call in your home office, maybe in the middle of a presentation, when suddenly everything freezes and your call is dropped. How about working on a spreadsheet online when your internet crashes and your work is lost? If you’re working from home, this can be incredibly frustrating!… Read More
WISP Leadership in the New Normal
By Nathan Stooke, CEO of Wisper ISP COVID-19 has created a ‘new normal’ for all of us. Even though our day-to-day routines may have changed, strong leadership is more important than ever to guide your team through this transition. Leadership isn’t something you’re born into, it’s something you chose to do every day. And with new… Read More
Using Parental Controls to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
“Don’t talk to strangers on the internet, they’ll try to kidnap you!” As kids who grew up at the same time that the internet was coming into its own, we heard things like this constantly from our parents. Don’t put your real name on the internet, never give out personal information, and don’t respond to… Read More
4 Valuable Things To Know About CAF II and FCC Rural Broadband
Headquartered in Southern Illinois, Wisper ISP, Inc. provides high-speed reliable internet to residents in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma (Arkansas will be added to their coverage area soon). Wisper is a rising competitor in the Wireless Internet Industry, as they were the second-largest winner in the FCC’s rural broadband auction, the Connect America Fund… Read More
What Is Fixed Wireless – And Is It For Me?
Today there are several ways to get an Internet connection. Families rely on it more than ever for homework, work, entertainment, and to stay connected. Many are familiar with traditional Internet options such as Dial-Up, DSL, Cable, Fiber-Optic, and Satellite. However, fixed wireless is a new name in the game. It is gaining more and… Read More