Washington Association of Internet Service Providers

The Washington Association of Internet Service Providers is a trade association formed in 1997 to represent the interests of the Internet Service Provider industry in Washington State. WAISP is funded by dues from our member companies, and is governed by a board of directors elected by and from the membership. We contract with Gary Gardner and GRG Government Relations to provide lobbying and management services for the Association. WAISP is a 501c(6) corporation, incorporated under the Washington Non-Profit Company Act, and is registered as a lobbying concern with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. WAISP's legal coucil is Richard Busch of Graham & Dunn PC located in Seattle, Washington.
Regular Membership in WAISP is open to companies that provide commercial access to the Internet, as well as non-profit companies that provide free or subsidized access to individuals. Associate Membership in WAISP is open to companies that provide services to ISPs and that support the goals of WAISP.

What We Are About:
WAISP’s primary function is that of a lobbying organization. We were formed to represent the interests of ISPs before the Washington State Legislature, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the US Congress. We also represent ISP interests before local government bodies as needed, as well as act as a first contact with media representatives on issues dealing with ISPs.

Our primary goal is the preservation of consumer choice for Internet Service, We work to make sure the marketplace is competitive, and that every household has multiple ISPs to choose from for service based on their individual needs.

Our secondary goal is to provide a forum for our members to ensure their success and growth of their business through personal networking and a healthy business climate.

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