Wireless ISPs (WISPs) are entrepreneurial in nature and can move quickly to capitalize on market opportunities. To date WISPs have been the early movers in the public Wi-Fi market, at least in the Americas, and are actively involved in the Wi-Fi 'land grab'. In order to quickly capitalize on the Wi-Fi opportunity, WISPs need a cost-effective, end-to-end solution that will enable them to quickly enter the market, expand footprint, and achieve a rapid ROI.

Pronto Networks offers the ideal solution for WISPs. Pronto Managed Services enables WISPs to operate as a "virtual WISP" during the initial build out and operational phases, while leveraging the back-office expertise of Pronto Networks. Pronto Managed Services allows WISPs to maintain control over their entire operations via a WISP portal.

Key features of Pronto's solution for WISPs are:

• Rapid WLAN rollout
• Flexible service plans
• Brandable and easily modified splash page
• Backhaul independent solution
• Support for multiple Internet connection types, including static IP, DHCP and PPPoE
• Compatible with third party hardware
• WISP portal and standard reports
• 24x7 network monitoring & management
• 24x7 customer support

The public Wi-Fi market opportunity is here now. Operators who quickly capitalize on this opportunity will benefit in the long run.