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

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 for November 2006, when WAPA was formed:

  • 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

Industry snapshot for November 2007, 2nd census:

  • 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%

Industry snapshot for November 2008, 3rd census:

  • 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