Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) Directory (http://www.wispdirectory.com) Redesigns and Offers Additional Services - Free Basic Listing for WISPs and Related Organizations
The WISP Directory is a comprehensive global listing of wireless ISPs and related organizations. WISPs and related companies may submit their basic listings for free. The site also includes daily news updates relating to the industry along with an email notification service. In addition to these services, the site contains comprehensive information for those interested in establishing and operating a WISP with an online bookstore, articles from industry experts, a continuously updated knowledge base section and other services.
(PRWEB) July 20, 2004 -- A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) is a unique organization that is usually conceived to provide high-speed broadband Internet access to subscribers residing or working in usually rural or isolated areas. WISPs offer service that rivals traditional broadband methods such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable modem access yet they can offer this service affordably and with the local and personalized attention their customers demand and deserve.
A unique online directory, the WISP Directory, has been created to help WISPs and related organizations educate the public about their unique services and offerings. The WISP Directory, located at http://www.wispdirectory.com , helps potential subscribers search for WISP service in their respective areas, assists those interested in establishing and operating a WISP and assists WISPs wanting to expand their marketing efforts beyond local advertising.
Potential subscribers and those interested in acquiring WISP service may search the category via company name, U.S. state, country and area code. The Directory also includes browsable functionality which allows searchers to simply click their way through the various categories listed. In addition, those having questions about what a WISP is, how the technology works, etc. may have their questions answered via the FAQ ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/content/section/2/25/ ).
WISPs and related organizations may sign up for a free basic listing ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_wrapper/wrap,directoryRegister/ ) that includes their location and contact numbers in categories related to their respective location and types of service they offer (i.e. equipment manufacturers, bandwidth providers, consultants, etc.).
Those interested in starting a WISP will find the "Start a WISP" ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/content/section/4/28/ ) section helpful with articles from industry experts, an online bookstore and a comprehensive subscription-based knowledge base that includes award winning business plans, sample marketing and technical documentation, presentation documents for raising capital and investments, etc. ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/content/view/15/42/ - login page: http://kb.wispdirectory.net/ ).
The WISP Directory also offers a daily Industry News section that highlights six to eight or more articles a day from industry experts and sources ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_wrapper/wrap,blog/ ). Interested parties may sign up for a single daily email news feed highlighting the day's submissions. This section also offers an XML/RSS feed for third-party newsreader applications.
In addition to these services, the Directory offers an interactive event calendar ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_events/Itemid,44/ ) for industry-related tradeshows, conferences and events as well as an online poll where site visitors may vote on topics such as will WiMAX make it as a WISP technology, what a subscriber would pay for service, etc.
WISPs and related organizations may find an affordable enhanced listing ( http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_wrapper/wrap,directoryEnhance/ ) an attractive offering. An enhanced listing includes additional features such as direct links to websites, location mapping, logo and product/coverage map image uploads, and more. In addition to category listings, providers, equipment manufacturers, bandwidth providers, etc. may wish to take advantage of various advertising opportunities on the Directory including: affordable banner advertising and TextAds, category sponsorships, advertising in our opt-in daily industry news email service and other advertising opportunities. More info may be obtained via the media kit at http://www.wispdirectory.com/WISPDirMediaKit-0604.pdf .
The WISP Directory is operated by Kory Mohr who ran and operated a WISP in Richmond, Virginia before selling his share to his business partner. Mohr built the WISP Directory site to help those whom have helped him when he was establishing a WISP. "I feel compelled to let the public know about WISPs and their services. I visit a lot of online forums and see various mentions of a lack of broadband services in rural areas. Many WISPs are establishing operations in these areas and I feel a duty to help them spread the word about their services and offerings to their potential customers and subscribers. I'm sure the WISP Directory website will help fulfill that task," Mohr says.
"In addition to allowing WISPs another avenue of reaching potential customers, the WISP Directory serves as another advertising and marketing medium for any organization in the industry including equipment manufacturers, bandwidth providers, distributors, consultants, etc. looking to specifically reach WISPs," Mohr added.
At the time of this writing, the WISP Directory has over 200 listings in the directory. The site is on course to have an additional 100 listings by the end of the year. In addition, the site is currently receiving 75 to 100 unique visitors each day (with an average of over 110,000 total hits per month) ranging from prospective subscribers and customers to industry experts searching for WISP-related news and info.
To add your WISP or related site to the Directory, simply go to http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_wrapper/wrap,directoryRegister/ .
Feel free to contact the WISP Directory at http://www.wispdirectory.com/index.php/component/option,com_contact/Itemid,3/ .
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