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Wireless Internet Service Providers in the US Industry Data and Analysis
Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) in the US have seen a remarkable surge in the past several years, driven by rising demand for high-speed connectivity amid the era of hybrid work, streaming and online gaming. The pandemic catalyzed much of this momentum, directing both households and small businesses to increasingly rely on wireless internet services. WISPs, traditionally smaller and locally focused, have filled crucial gaps in rural regions where fiber or cable infrastructure remains sparse. Yet this rapid growth has exposed challenges, including rising prices, limited transparency and persistent digital inequalities. Rural customers, who face fewer options to switch providers due to geographic constraints, have fueled a constrained competitive market dynamic. However, service reliability and affordability lag behind those of their urban counterparts, even as government programs and 5G rollouts expand broadband coverage. Even so, industry revenue has soared at a CAGR of 13.1% to $1.4 billion in 2025, growing 6.9% during the year.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released December 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code OD5955. Wireless internet service providers (WISPs), also known as fixed wireless broadband providers, use fixed terrestrial wireless networks to provide internet access, typically in rural areas. Many WISPs use unlicensed spectrum and are locally based. This industry does not include mobile broadband services provided by major telecommunications companies. Related terms covered in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States include spectrum, broadband, wi-fi, wireless internet service provider (wisp) and wireless.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States include Licensed Fixed Wireless, Unlicensed Fixed Wireless and Licensed-by-rule Fixed Wireless.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States include Rise Broadband.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is $1.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 320 businesses in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 30.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States?
The Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States?
The Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 13.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States?
The biggest company operating in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is Rise Broadband
What does the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States include?
Unlicensed fixed wireless internet service and Licensed fixed wireless internet service are part of the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States is Rise Broadband.
How competitive is the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Wireless Internet Service Providers industry in the United States.
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