Wispwest

What Wispwest does

Wispwest (legal entity: Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC dba Wisp West) is a privately held regional internet service provider headquartered in Livingston, Montana, with a secondary office in Billings. Founded in 2003, the company delivers fixed wireless broadband to residential and business customers across more than 10,000 square miles of Southern Montana, including the communities of Livingston, Wilsall, Clyde Park, Pryor, Three Forks, and Billings. Its service portfolio spans entry-level 15 Mbps wireless at roughly $47/month on an annual contract, premium WispXtreme 60 GHz symmetric service at 100–200 Mbps, and gigabit-and-above Three Forks Fiber plans at $49.95–$89.95/month, supplemented by VoIP telephony, WiFi6 router rentals, and business-class add-ons such as static IPs and dedicated bandwidth.

The underlying network is built on approximately 110 tower sites connected by roughly 30 licensed microwave backbone links and multiple 10 Gbps fiber Internet circuits, with LTE equipment used for broader-coverage areas. Wispwest owns customer-premises equipment and provides professional installation, network monitoring, local billing, and technical support, and operates as part of the TCT (Tri County Telephone Association) family of companies that share infrastructure in the Montana/Wyoming region. The company has 11–50 employees, no disclosed outside funding, and no parent company.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through subscription recurring charges across residential, business, and voice plans, with one-time installation/activation ($99) and early-termination ($150) fees providing secondary non-recurring income. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone (406-222-5454), website, email, and local offices, with no resellers, third-party retail, or app channels in evidence. The customer base is a long-tail mix of Southern Montana households and small-to-medium businesses in markets where larger cable and fiber overbuilders have not established presence.

Name

Wispwest

Legal name

Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC dba Wisp West

Website

https://wispwest.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wispwest is a privately held regional fixed wireless and fiber internet service provider serving residential and business customers across 10,000+ square miles of Southern Montana, operating approximately 110 tower sites from its Livingston headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Wireless Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAE), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC), Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB), Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG)

Keywords

• Fixed wireless internet
• Fiber to the home
• Rural broadband services
• VoIP phone service
• Tower-based ISP

Headquarters

HQ city

Livingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Subscription Services: Monthly and annual subscription fees for fixed wireless and fiber internet services at various speed tiers ranging from 5 Mbps to 2 Gbps.
2. Equipment Rental: Optional router rentals including Premium WiFi6 Router ($10/mo), Premium WiFi6 Triband Router ($13/mo), Premium WiFi Mesh Unit ($7/mo), and UniFi Managed WiFi ($10/mo per AP).
3. VoIP Phone Service: Voice Over Internet Protocol phone service with unlimited local and long distance calling to US and Canada at $24.95/mo, plus Lifeline option for low-income consumers at $9.95/mo.
4. Installation and Setup Fees: Equipment activation fee of $99.00, service call/cable re-run at $79.00/hr, and move fees of $79.00.
5. Optional Add-on Services: Static IP ($10/mo), Public IP ($5/mo), Managed Relay ($10/mo), Service Protection ($4/mo), and Seasonal Turn Off ($10/mo).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wispwest is a regional internet service provider that delivers fixed wireless broadband, premium 60 GHz WispXtreme wireless, and Three Forks Fiber-to-the-home connectivity to residential and business customers across Southern Montana. It supplements its data services with VoIP phone service and equipment rental options (WiFi6 routers, mesh units). Sales, installation, billing, and technical support are delivered locally from offices in Livingston and Billings.

Product overview

Wispwest is a regional internet service provider offering a portfolio of connectivity products centered on fixed wireless broadband, premium close-range wireless (WispXtreme), and fiber-to-the-home (Three Forks Fiber) services. The core offering is fixed wireless internet delivered via approximately 110 tower sites across 10,000+ square miles of Southern Montana. WispXtreme provides higher-speed close-range wireless using 60 GHz technology for areas near tower sites. Three Forks Fiber extends fiber-to-the-home service to the Three Forks community. VoIP phone service is offered as a complementary add-on using the customer's internet connection. Equipment rental options (WiFi6 routers, mesh units) and add-on services (static IP, public IP) support both residential and business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WispXtreme: Premium high-speed close-range wireless internet service utilizing 60 GHz technology, offering up to 200 Mbps speeds in Livingston, Wilsall, Clyde Park, and Pryor areas.
• Three Forks Fiber

Products and services

• Fixed Wireless Internet Service Wispwest's primary fixed wireless broadband internet service delivered via radio signals from approximately 110 tower sites to customer premises in Southern Montana. Offered in multiple speed tiers (15, 20, 35, and 50 Mbps residential, plus 20–60 Mbps business plans) with unlimited data, professional installation, and local technical support for residential and business customers.
• WispXtreme Premium close-range high-speed wireless internet service utilizing 60 GHz technology for residential and business customers located near tower sites with clear line of sight in Livingston, Wilsall, Clyde Park, and Pryor, Montana. Provides symmetric speeds of 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps at premium price points.
• Three Forks Fiber Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service for residential customers in the Three Forks, MT area and adjacent locations, including areas north of I-90. Symmetric plans offered at 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps with promotional setup fees.
• VoIP Phone Service Voice over Internet Protocol phone service that runs over the customer's Wispwest internet connection. Includes unlimited local and long-distance calling to the US and Canada plus 16 call features (Caller ID, Voicemail, Call Forwarding, etc.) for $24.95/month, with a Lifeline low-income program available at $9.95/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple 10 Gbps fiber Internet circuits providing robust backbone capacity

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TCT (Tri County Telephone Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1953TCT was originally a rural cooperative, Tri County Telephone Association, Inc., formed in 1953 to provide local telephone service to rural Big Horn Basin Wyoming customers. Beyond regular telephone service, TCT has expanded over the years to include Internet, television, and security services. Wispwest operates as part of the TCT family of companies, sharing infrastructure and serving similar markets in the Montana/Wyoming region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NextLink Internet: NextLink is one of the largest rural fixed wireless ISPs in the U.S., serving small towns and underserved areas across multiple states. Highly comparable to Wispwest in technology (FWA, fiber), customer base (rural residential and SMB), and reliance on federal broadband funding.
• Rise Broadband: Rise Broadband is a major fixed wireless ISP serving rural and small-market communities across 16+ states. Directly comparable to Wispwest on core technology (fixed wireless), target customer (rural residential/SMB), and value proposition (broadband where wireline options are limited).
• Etheric Networks: Etheric Networks is a regional fixed wireless ISP in the San Francisco Bay Area using licensed microwave and fiber backhaul. Comparable to Wispwest in technology stack and rural/underserved focus, though operating in a different geography.
• Cal.net: Cal.net is a fixed wireless and fiber ISP serving rural communities in Northern California. Comparable to Wispwest in customer profile (rural residential and SMB), technology mix (FWA + fiber overbuild), and value proposition (broadband for underserved markets).
• Montana Internet Corporation: Montana Internet provides fixed wireless and fiber broadband to rural Montana communities. Most direct regional peer to Wispwest, with overlapping technology, customer segments, and operating geography in Montana.
• SpeedConnect: SpeedConnect is a fixed wireless ISP serving rural and small-town communities in the Midwest and Mountain West. Comparable to Wispwest on technology, target customers, and rural broadband positioning.

Others

• TCT (Tri County Telephone Association): TCT is a rural telephone cooperative and the named partner of Wispwest, sharing infrastructure and operating in adjacent Montana/Wyoming markets. Not a direct competitor but a closely related entity given the "TCT family of companies" relationship.

Broad incumbents

• SpaceX Starlink: Starlink is SpaceX's LEO satellite broadband service directly targeting rural and underserved households — the same customer base Wispwest serves. It is a substitute technology (not same-network), but competes for the same residential broadband dollar in low-density geographies.
• Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink): Lumen is a large incumbent ILEC providing wireline broadband across Montana and the broader Mountain West. Overlaps with Wispwest in serving Southern Montana, though primarily over DSL/fiber rather than fixed wireless.
• Charter Communications (Spectrum): Charter's Spectrum cable broadband is a wireline incumbent in parts of Montana and competes for residential and SMB broadband spend. Larger footprint and scale but same target customer in the geographies where it overlaps Wispwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wispwest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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