Yes, “X” Does Mark the Spot – Especially for Rural Internet Access We’ve all seen the classic treasure-hunting movie: a dusty attic reveals a mysterious map, an “X” marks the treasure, and a wild adventure begins. For many of us, those stories shaped our childhoods. Think pirate ships, hidden vaults, and yes — Indiana Jones… Read More

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

Small Town, One Stoplight — And the Growing Need for Internet Connection How many stoplights are in your town? If you live in a big city, that might seem like a strange question. But in small towns across America, it’s totally normal — just like asking, “Where’d you go to high school?” In many villages… Read More

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

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

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

How Grain Elevators Help Power Rural Internet with Wisper In small towns across America, the grain elevator often rises above everything else — literally and symbolically. You pass it every day without much thought. It’s just part of the backdrop, standing tall through the scorching summers and snowy winters. But for farmers, it’s more than… Read More

How to Spot a Phishing Scam—and Why It Matters Phishing isn’t just spam—it’s a serious threat designed to steal your credentials, bank data, or personal information. In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported over 860,000 cybercrime complaints, with $16.6 billion in losses—a 33% increase from 2023. Phishing and spoofing attacks led the list,… Read More

As more and more people are looking for ways to work from home permanently, tech jobs are on the rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.” This includes general… Read More

Wisper ISP has partnered with the Affordable Connectivity Program to provide service discounts to eligible customers. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. Customers previously enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program (EBB) will now… Read More

On December 8, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission issued an order ending the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) and enacting, in its place, the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).At 5 PM central standard time on December 30, 2021, the EBB program will officially end, and on December 31, the ACP will begin. There… Read More

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

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

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

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

We’re coming up on our favorite day of the year… Cyber Monday! Everybody loves a good deal, and that feeling is even sweeter when you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home.  Sure, you could fight through the crowds in person on Black Friday, but why would you when companies like Amazon,… Read More

What Meta Means in 2025: How Facebook’s Parent Company is Shaping the Future of Tech   It’s been a few years since Facebook rebranded as Meta, and by now, most of us have heard the name—but what does Meta actually mean in 2025, and how does it affect users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp? First… Read More

How Severe Storms Can Impact Your Internet Service — And How Wisper Internet Responds Severe storms are a regular part of life in the Midwest. While most storms pass without disrupting your internet, powerful weather events like strong winds, lightning, and tornadoes can sometimes affect Wisper Internet service. How Severe Weather Affects Your Internet Connection… Read More

As part of the ongoing crusade to provide high-speed internet to rural communities, Wisper Internet is pleased to announce the launch of 18 new towers, serving more than 56,500 households in 17 communities across Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas with Tarana technology. Wisper is one of the first companies nationwide to use the new cutting-edge Tarana… Read More

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