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
Community Outreach
ACP: ‘Wispering’ 350 Connections
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
Wisper Supports Honor Flight
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
Wisper Pledges $500,000 to Improvements in Fairmont City, IL
What were you doing in 2003? More specifically, do you remember something you bought in 2003? I’m betting, unless you had a major life event (marriage, graduation, children) or made a major purchase like a house or car, the answer to both questions would be…No. Let’s break it down even more. If you answered yes… Read More
‘Small Picture’ Internet – Building Everyday Connections
The smell of popcorn, sounds of bouncing balls, happy voices and squeaking sneakers fill your senses as you walk into the high school or elementary school gymnasium. Athletes are warming up on the floor while parents, friends, and everyone else is precariously climbing the Mt. Everest of bleachers to find the “best” (very uncomfortable) seat… Read More
Wisper Holds On to Small Town Focus
How many stoplights are in your town? It may be an odd question for many, but for many others living in small towns and rural communities, it’s perfectly normal. Just like “where’d you go to high school”. For me and my village, the answer is one stoplight. It’s red almost every time I approach the… Read More
Wisper Connects Farming Communities with Small Town Service
In the center of many small towns throughout the country stands a grain elevator. Most of us drive by them every day and don’t give them second thoughts. They have just always been there through the heat of summer and the snowflakes of winter. We see the hustle and bustle of workers and farmers. Dust and a roar rising from the machines, tractors, and shovels. We may even… Read More
Wisper Offering Special Promotion in Hawk Point
As part of Wisper Internet’s ongoing commitment to Hawk Point, we are offering an end of the year special for new customers from now, into 2022. Any new customers who call in with the promo code “Get Wisper” will receive one month of free service to their fixed wireless plans. For every new customer sign-up,… Read More
Wisper Offering Special Promotion in Herrin
As part of Wisper Internet’s ongoing commitment to Herrin, we are offering an end-of-the-year special for new customers from now, into 2022. Any new customers who call in with the promo code “Get Wisper” will receive one month of free service to their fixed wireless plans. For every new customer sign-up, Wisper will make a… Read More
Wisper Offering Special Promotion in Hoyleton
As part of Wisper Internet’s ongoing commitment to Hoyleton, we are offering an end-of-the-year special for new customers from now, into 2022. Any new customers who call in with the promo code “Get Wisper” will receive one month of free service to their fixed wireless plans. For every new customer sign-up, Wisper will make a… Read More
Wisper Offering Special Promotion for Venedy
As part of Wisper Internet’s ongoing commitment to Venedy, we are offering an end of the year special for new customers from now, into 2022. Any new customers who call in with the promo code “Get Wisper” will receive one month of free service to their fixed wireless plans. For every new customer sign-up, Wisper… Read More
Wisper Celebrates 4-H Week
A key component to providing reliable internet service to rural communities is supporting groups, clubs, and organizations in those communities. For many years, Wisper has partnered with schools and especially 4-H clubs to provide services that facilitate and improve educational atmospheres whether it be in a classroom, in a field or barn. Chartered in 1933,… Read More
Wisper Serving Those Who Serve Others During Fire Prevention Week
The days of horse-drawn pumpers, buckets, and dalmatians have given way to handheld devices, drones, and instant information. When you think of firefighters, you may not always think of the internet, but the evolving natures of both the fire service and connectivity are merging on the frontlines of public safety. In conjunction with the annual… Read More
Wisper Helps Keep Small Business Connected During Pandemic
In 2020, roughly 50% of Americans were working from home, and while some of us have to worry about checking our email and attending the weekly conference call, others have adapted to fully running their small business from their homes. Whether that’s shipping orders, answering customer inquiries, or in this case, hosting virtual music lessons…. Read More
Wisper Celebrates International Women’s Day
In case you missed it, March 8th was International Women’s Day! This year’s theme for Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge, focusing on challenging the stereotypes people have about women, especially at work. We sat down with a couple of the ladies on our Wisper Sales and Marketing team to get their perspective on being a woman… Read More
Wisper Keeps Farmers Connected, Supports Rural Communities
A key takeaway from the COVID-19 Pandemic is the prevalence of technology in today’s workforce and education system. Because of the important role technology plays, rural Americans are facing a crisis known as the digital divide. Without access to reliable, high-speed Internet like their urban counterparts, residents of rural communities have fewer opportunities available to… 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
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