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By Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide to Wireless / Networking since 1999

What is a WISP?

Sunday June 6, 2004
| Definition | A WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) offers public wireless network services. WISPs typically install Wi-Fi hotspots that provide Internet access and local printer access to mobile computers.
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