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.

Everyone's talking about artificial intelligence. And I mean everyone. The hype reminds me of the fanfare around 5G's launch – all promise, waiting to see delivery. We built and enabled those towers everywhere, and now? Well, let's just say the revolution was somewhat overstated.

What a week it's been! The 2025 WAPALOZA Conference wrapped up in Johannesburg this week, and I'm still buzzing from the energy, insights, and genuine passion for connectivity that filled the room.

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.