WAPA Bloemfontein

Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA), established in 2006, is a non-profit trade association acting as a collective voice for the wireless industry in South Africa. WAPA’s primary objective is to promote the wireless industry’s growth by facilitating self-regulation, promoting best practices, and educating members and the market about new wireless technologies and business models. In addition, WAPA offers its members regulatory advice, technical training, a code of conduct, a forum for knowledge-sharing and business-enablement opportunities.

WAPA is positioned to be an interface between the government regulator (ICASA), network operators, service providers, and consumers. WAPA regularly makes submissions and presentations to the government on wireless industry regulations. WAPA is tirelessly lobbying for more progressive and efficient spectrum management in South Africa and is focusing on the possibilities of the TVWS spectrum for interference-free access.