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
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19 Years of Wisper
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
Wisper Internet Launching Three Towers in Cass County
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
Wisper Internet Launching New Tower in Jackson County
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
Wisper Internet Launching New Tower in Jefferson County
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
Wisper Internet Launching New Tower in Johnson County
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 Johnson County, Mo., serving households in Knob Noster with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of the first companies nationwide to use the new… Read More
Wisper Internet Launching New Tower in Ottawa County
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 Ottawa County, OK., serving households in Fairland community with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of the first companies nationwide to use the new cutting-edge… 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
Avoid Constant Ups and Downs with Reliable Service from Wisper
Remember when you were a kid at the county fair, firemen’s picnic, or a big amusement park for the first time? Craning your neck and shielding your eyes from the sun to look up at the top of the roller coaster towering what seemed like hundreds of feet into the heavens. Hearing the screams of… Read More
Wisper Internet ‘Maps’ Success in Rural Communities
Do you like treasure hunting movies? A rag-tag group of kids finds an old map in an attic that leads to a pirate ship, or an invisible message is discovered on the back of the Declaration of Independence launching a search for an ancient cash of riches. As a kid, I loved Indiana Jones and… Read More
Wisper and Water Towers: A Match Made in Internet Heaven
Water is the pathway to communication, now pass the spray paint? Since the beginning of time, human beings have settled on the banks of oceans, lakes, and rivers. For centuries, these bodies of water provided food, commerce, protection, trade, and most importantly, an outlet to stay connected. As the settlements grew from tents and shacks… Read More
Making the Best of Your Snow Day with Wisper
Snow Day! It really doesn’t mean what it used to. Sleeping in, eating your favorite cereal while watching the Price Is Right in your pajamas, all before breaking out the snowsuits, sleds, and shovels. An afternoon plummeting down hills and pummeling your friends with snowballs was topped off by grilled cheese sandwiches, warm soups, and… Read More
At Wisper, We Believe Internet is an Essential Utility
If you’re thirsty, just turn on the faucet. That’s a pretty easy concept. When it gets dark, just flip a switch and the lights come on. We need these things to function in our everyday lives. Try doing without either one of them, for a day, or even just a few hours. Not gonna happen,… Read More
Storms Affect Wisper Internet System
After a series of widespread severe and tornadic storms rolled through several areas of Missouri and Illinois over the weekend, Wisper Internet crews are assessing damage and moving resources to restore service to any of our customers who may have been affected. Crews in the field have determined many of the repairs need to be… 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
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
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