WISPapalooza is the annual gathering of WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) from around the world. Every year, WISPs come to Las Vegas to learn about the latest technology, network with other WISPs, and attend educational sessions.

This year's WISPapalooza was held from October 17-19 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The event featured over 100 exhibitors, including major brands like MikroTik, Ubiquiti, and Cambium Networks. Attendees had the opportunity to try out new products, attend workshops on various topics, and listen to keynote speeches from industry leaders.

Also on display was the collision course of decentralized wireless (DeWi) and WISPs. The rapid growth of the wireless industry has led to a proliferation of WISPs, many of which are small, regional companies looking at the benefits of utilizing DeWi networks. We learned WISPs can benefit from decentralized wireless networks in a number of ways. DeWi networks can provide WISPs with increased coverage and capacity, as well as improved reliability and security. In addition, decentralized wireless networks can allow WISPs to offer more customized and targeted services to their customers. By virtue of their decentralized nature, DeWi networks can be more easily and effectively deployed in rural or remote areas, where WISPs often operate. All of this is in addition to the potential additional revenue stream through token distribution of the blockchain driven DeWis.

Interest has piqued in the bridge between WISPs and DeWi. Parley Labs is commited to continued innovation and growth in these spaces and we will see everybody next year in Las Vegas.

Want to learn more about the use of DeWi in the WISP community? Email us as solutions@parleylabs.com. Interested in helping build the DeWi space, click here to purchase 5G equipment.