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WAPA launches Future Wireless Technologies Forum


Johannesburg, 24 Apr 2014

The regulator for the South African communications sector, ICASA, has engaged the Wireless Access Providers' Association (WAPA) to assist in bringing stakeholders from the regulatory field and industry together to discuss new and innovative technologies, products and services in the wireless space.

The Future Wireless Technologies Forum is a series of collaborative discussions hosted by WAPA, the purpose of which is to explore trends, best practices and opportunities for new wireless technologies and solutions in the context of the regulatory framework of South Africa.

It is a first in South Africa for stakeholders in the business and regulatory communities to come together discuss topics relevant to both, such as spectrum and power output regulations, and solutions that can be brought to market through collaboration and by allowing industry to provide real-world feedback and examples to the regulator.

The first meeting of the Future Wireless Technologies Forum will focus on technology solutions and related business opportunities in the millimetre wave (mmW) band, with focus on V-Band (60 GHz) and E-Band (70 and 80 GHz).

The event will take place at 10am SAST on Thursday 29 May 2014 in Johannesburg. Any interested parties are requested to contact WAPA for more details by emailing info@wapa.org.za.

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The Wireless Access Providers' Association (WAPA), established in 2006, is a non-profit industry representative body acting as a collective voice for over 180 independent wireless operators in South Africa. WAPA's primary objective is to ensure the sustainability of the wireless access services market by facilitating self-regulation.

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 (Wi-Fi). WAPA offers its members regulatory advice, a code of conduct, an enforcement process and a forum for knowledge-sharing. More info: http://www.wapa.org.za

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Editorial contacts

Ingi Deutschlander
WAPA
(082) 458 1656
ingi@wapa.org.za