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Learn more about the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA):

Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), established in 2006, is a non-profit IRB (industry representative body) acting as a collective voice for independent wireless operators in South Africa.

WAPA’s primary objective is to ensure the sustainability of the wireless access services market.

WAPA facilitates self-regulation of the outdoor fixed wireless and indoor nomadic wireless industries. WAPA is positioned to be an interface between the government regulator (ICASA), network operators, service providers and consumers.

WAPA’s membership is differentiated from other wireless providers by their focus on using open standard wireless technologies (Wifi). WAPA offers its members regulatory advice, a code of conduct, an enforcement process and a forum for sharing knowledge and resolving technical problems.

WAPA represents the interest of the outdoor fixed wireless industry in South Africa. See our FAQ page for more information and some commonly asked questions about this organisation.

 
Industry snapshot since WAPA was formed (as at every November):

  • Respondents: 15 WAPA members
  • Subscribers: 4 554
  • Annual Revenue: R42M
  • High Sites: 390 (sites may be shared)
  • Staff Employed: 190 people
  • Schools and social responsibility projects: 135

  • Respondents: 23 WAPA members
  • Total WAPA members: 44, 33% growth
  • Fixed Wireless Subscribers: 12 841, 57% growth,
  • estimated split: 62% consumer market, 38% business market
  • Annual Revenue: R55m, 4% growth
  • High Sites: 860, 10% growth
  • Staff Employed: 375, 40% growth
  • Schools and social responsibility projects: 329, 71% growth
  • HDI/BEE status average: 44%, 76% growth

  • Respondents: 23 WAPA members
  • Total WAPA members: 33, 120% growth
  • Subscribers: 8201, 80% growth,
  • estimated split: 40% consumer market, 60% business market
  • Annual Revenue: R53m, 26% growth
  • High Sites: 781, 100% growth (sites may be shared)
  • Staff Employed: 267, 41% growth
  • Schools and social responsibility projects: 192, 42% growth
  • HDI/BEE status average: 25%

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