WISPA PAC, the nonpartisan political action committee of the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), is the only federal PAC dedicated to advancing the interests of the fixed wireless Internet service provider industry. WISPA PAC increases the industry’s visibility in our Nation’s Capital and enhances WISPA’s ability to build longstanding relationships with elected leaders who recognize the benefits of FWA to their communities and the nation, or are open to engaging in productive dialogue about the challenges and opportunities our members face in the current political and policy environment.

As Congress continues to debate critical issues around infrastructure, broadband access, spectrum allocations, tax rates for businesses and much more, a robust and well-funded PAC remains critically important to ensuring that WISPs are able to continue to operate successful businesses and serve their customers.

Receipts

In the 2021-22 congressional election cycle to date, WISPA PAC has raised $39,375.00 from 24 individual donors.

Donations to WISPA PAC have come at all levels, from $50 to $5,000, and from all parts of the country.

Under federal law, contributions to WISPA PAC are completely voluntary, and the PAC is not permitted to solicit WISPA non-members (or corporations or affiliates) for contributions, nor can WISPA redirect annual dues to WISPA PAC. As a result, WISPA PAC relies fully on the generosity of eligible donors. Fully 100% of WISPA PAC’s annual receipts come from voluntary contributions made by WISPA members and employees.

Disbursements

WISPA PAC is non-partisan and supports the primary and general election campaigns of both Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Congress (House and Senate) who support or are open to supporting the principles of our industry. WISPA PAC also supports favorable candidates who hold positions in leadership or on congressional committees whose jurisdiction includes issues and areas which are critical to WISPA’s members. WISPA PAC neither contributes to nor endorses presidential candidates.

In the first half of 2022, WISPA PAC has contributed $38,500 to the campaigns of 12 members of Congress. Most recipients either served on one of the key committees of jurisdiction for WISPA-priority issues or are members of congressional leadership.

These contributions were delivered to candidates directly by WISPA members or WISPA staff, giving them the opportunity to engage in insightful interactions, often times in small group settings.

Supported candidates are currently assigned to the following Committees of Jurisdiction:

WISPA PAC reports financial activities to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on a quarterly basis, as required by law. These reports are publicly available online at fec.gov. WISPA PAC encourages all current and potential donors to look at WISPA PAC’s FEC reports and review the candidates it supports. 

Thank you!

Thank you to all who supported WISPA PAC in 2021 and 2022 so far! Contributions to WISPA PAC remain vitally important to amplifying the voice of the industry on Capitol Hill in 2022 and beyond, enabling WISPA to support the campaigns of current Congressional champions, and assisting WISPA in building and strengthening relationships with new champions.

We look forward to your participation, and welcome questions or suggestions you might have for building WISPA PAC for the future.

Special thank you to the following donors to WISPA PAC in 2021 and 2022:

ConnectClubs 

Investing in WISPA PAC demonstrates your commitment to our industry by helping support federal candidates who understand the value of the services that WISPA’s member companies provide.

By investing in WISPA PAC, you also join the community of WISPA members who have shown similar commitment. WISPA PAC’s ConnectClubs are a way to encourage and recognize those members who step up to support the industry.

Joining one of the ConnectClubs makes you eligible for exclusive benefits that show our appreciation for your investment.

Paid for and authorized by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association PAC (“WISPA PAC”) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Contributions to WISPA PAC are not deductible for tax purposes. Find more information at https://www.wispa.org/

Contributions to WISPA PAC are used for political purposes and subject to the prohibitions and limitations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. WISPA PAC cannot accept contributions from corporations, unions, federal government contractors or foreign nationals. Contributions to WISPA PAC are voluntary and must be paid with personal funds. You have the right to refuse to contribute without fear of reprisal, and WISPA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount of their contribution or decision not to contribute. Federal law requires WISPA PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions aggregate $200 or more per calendar year.

Save the Date!

The WISPA PAC annual fundraiser dinner at WISPAPALOOZA 2022 has been confirmed for Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. A formal invitation to the dinner will soon follow.

We hope you will be able to join us this year!

WISPA PAC

908 Trailview Boulevard SE, Suite 170

Leesburg, VA 20175