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Who is WISP?
WISP (by Disaster Recovery (DR). Internet Computer Services) is a wireless internet service provider that delivers fixed wireless broadband connectivity to residential and business customers.
- Fixed wireless internet access services for homes and small businesses (network connectivity).
- Outdoor wireless infrastructure deployment, including roof- or tower-mounted antennas and radios (last-mile access).
- Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) installation, configuration, and alignment for reliable connectivity (CPE services).
- Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical support for wireless internet subscribers (managed access services).
- Local and regional coverage in defined service areas with line-of-sight wireless backhaul (regional Internet Service Providers (ISP) services).
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More About WISP
WISP, operated by DR. Internet Computer Services, provides last-mile internet connectivity using fixed wireless technologies instead of traditional wired infrastructure such as DSL, cable, or fiber. The service uses point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio links between base stations and CPE, typically mounted on rooftops or exterior walls. This approach enables broadband connectivity in areas where wired deployments are limited, costly, or delayed, and it can support both residential subscribers and small or midsized commercial sites.
The WISP service uses radio frequency equipment that commonly aligns with standards-based technologies such as Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11x) or other unlicensed and licensed spectrum solutions, combined with directional antennas to extend range and maintain stable throughput. At the customer site, a CPE unit functions as the wireless transceiver and is usually connected via Ethernet to an indoor router or firewall that integrates with the Local Area Network (LAN). On the provider side, sector antennas or point-to-point radios are mounted on towers, tall buildings, or other elevated structures, and uplinked to the broader internet through fiber or high-capacity microwave backhaul.
Within enterprise and institutional environments, WISP offerings are often positioned as primary access in underserved locations, or as a secondary, out-of-path connectivity option for redundancy and business continuity. For distributed organizations with branch offices, construction sites, or temporary facilities, fixed wireless internet can be used to bring IP connectivity online without trenching or waiting for wired circuits. Network teams typically integrate WISP links into their Wide Area Network (WAN) architectures through VPNs, SD‑WAN appliances, or traditional edge routers, applying familiar security and traffic management policies.
From a marketplace classification perspective, WISP by DR. Internet Computer Services aligns with categories such as wireless ISP, fixed wireless broadband, and regional ISPs. Its offerings intersect with access networking, customer premises networking gear, and service provider managed access. Technical stakeholders evaluating WISP services consider factors such as available bandwidth tiers, latency, contention ratios, service-level commitments, and support coverage, along with installation requirements like line-of-sight to provider access points and mounting options. In comparison to cellular data services, WISPs generally focus on fixed installations with directional antennas and consistent bandwidth, while differing from satellite services through terrestrial RF links that can offer lower latency where coverage exists.
Our description of WISP. Updated December 2025.
