Question

What is WISP?

(a) Wideband Internet Service Protocol

(b) Wireless Internet Service Provider

(c) Wireless Instantaneous Source Provider

(d) Wideband Internet Source Protocol

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Question is taken from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Wireless Internet Service Provider

For explanation I would say: WISP is wireless Internet Service Provider used to explore public LANs (publican). It builds a nationwide infrastructure of WLAN access points in selected hotels, restaurants or airports. It then charges a monthly subscription fee to users who wish to have always on Internet access in those selected locations.