Specialties
At Wisper Internet, we know you want to stay connected-and that means you need internet that simply works.
The problem is, most providers are a nightmare to deal with, leaving you feeling frustrated and powerless.
We believe you deserve better. That’s why, for over 20 years, we’ve been building a different kind of internet -one people love enough to recommend to their neighbors.
Here’s the Wisper Promise:
1.We help you choose a plan that’s right for you.
2.We get you connected and make sure it works.
3.And we’re always here when you need us.
So see if Wisper is available at your home today - so you can stop living an interrupted life and start connecting with a provider who cares.
History
Established in 2003.
Back in 2003, CEO & Founder Nathan Stooke helped a neighbor two miles down the road get internet and quickly realized many others nearby were still unconnected. Determined to fix that, he convinced his wife to max out their credit cards and launched Wisper from his 1986 Honda Accord with a fold-up ladder.
Twenty-two years later, Wisper serves more than 20,000 subscribers across six states and employs over 200 people. From its humble beginnings in O’Fallon, Illinois, the company has expanded throughout Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma, focusing on communities often overlooked by larger providers.
In 2018, Wisper was awarded $220.3 million through the Federal Communications Commission Connect America Fund Phase II Auction, accelerating its mission to close the digital divide.
Today, Wisper remains committed to delivering reliable, high-speed internet to underserved communities – because we believe internet should be as dependable as any essential utility.
Meet the Business Owner: Nathan S.
Nathan Stooke is the CEO of Wisper Internet, a multi-million-dollar broadband provider based in Mascoutah, Illinois. He has led the company’s expansion across six Midwest states, delivering high-speed internet to tens of thousands of customers, including underserved rural areas.
A graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in Computer Science, Nathan maintained an “A” average despite dyslexia, demonstrating strong discipline and perseverance. The son of a U.S. Air Force serviceman, he moved frequently before settling near Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
Nathan began competitive swimming in 1991, later competing for SIUC. Achievements include a bronze medal at the 1997 Pan Pacific 25km and a team bronze at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships. He also qualified for USA Open Water Nationals and serves as President of the Illinois Seahawks Swim Club.
He has been named a Top 30 Under 30 by the St. Louis Business Journal and one of the Top 100 St. Louisans to Know.
