Nathan Stooke | Chief Executive Officer
Wisper Isp

Nathan Stooke, Chief Executive Officer, Wisper Isp

For over 20 years, Nathan Stooke has been building Wisper into a successful multi-million dollar Internet service provider. With headquarters in Mascoutah, IL, Wisper now services Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Nathan knows that dealing with your internet provider can be a nightmare and believes people deserve better, which is why he built Wisper to be a different kind of internet company -- one that people love enough to recommend to their neighbors. Nathan credits his battle with Dyslexia, and his competitive nature gleaned from hours of intense training, which earned him a spot on the. U.S National Swim Team as his catalyst for success. His vision is to create standards in the wireless industry, establish Wisper as a household name, and continue to serve exceptional customers in rural and metropolitan communities. When not at the office, Stooke enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and you can often find him at the McKendree Rec Plex coaching a Seahawks Swim Team. He volunteers on the Wireless Internet Service Provider Association (WISPA) board and is a founding member of the Dyslexic Advantage, an educational, scientific and charitable organization that improves the lives of those with Dyslexia. Stooke attended high school (and currently resides) in O’Fallon, IL and received his undergraduate degree and his MBA from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Appearances:



Connected America 2026 - Day 2 @ 12:10

The business of rural broadband: Strategies for building profitable commercial models

  • What are the current challenges facing rural broadband providers in the US? 
  • Understanding the investor’s perspective: What are investors looking for in rural broadband business plans? 
  • Exploring the funding and commercial options for addressing gaps left behind by BEAD? 
  • What role do alternative business models such as cooperatives and public-private partnerships play in rural network builds? 
  • Ensuring adoption and long-term ROI: Are community-centric models the answer? 
last published: 04/Feb/26 17:55 GMT

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