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Newsletter WAPA Member Newsletter May 2026
10 June 2026 • 8 min read
WAPA Member Newsletter May 2026
Welcome to the very first edition of our newsletter! We’re excited to begin this journey with you and to create a space where we can share insights, updates, ideas, and stories that matter. This is the first of many conversations to come, and we’re grateful to have you with us from the start. Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to keeping you informed, inspired, and connected. Happy reading!
  • Compliance
  • Regulation
  • Satellite
  • Spectrum
  • Wireless Connectivity
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Press Release31 March 2026 • 6 min read
PRESS RELEASE: WAPA marks 20 years of wireless advocacy
Dynamic spectrum licensing and LEO satellite services signal a new era for WISPs and wireless connectivity across South Africa. The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and kicked off the festivities in March at its annual Gauteng industry event.
  • 5G
  • Satellite
  • Spectrum
  • TV White Space
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Blog23 October 2024 • 7 min read
Unlocking the future of connectivity
The battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is heating up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the allocation of spectrum between Wi-Fi and IMT (cellular) operators. The core of this conflict is the need for additional bandwidth to meet the exploding demand for internet connectivity.
  • AI
  • South Africa
  • Spectrum
  • Wireless Connectivity
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Blog1 July 2024 • 5 min read
The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz spectrum, particularly its allocation for either WiFi or 5G services.
  • 5G
  • Spectrum
  • WIFI
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