Massive growth for Wireless ISPs
The Wireless Access Providers Association of South Africa (WAPA) recently conducted a study into the wireless fixed access provider (WISP) market.
The WAPA study showed significant growth in subscriber numbers, revenue and job creation. According to the survey, WISPs showed an 80% growth in subscriber numbers. The WISP market is estimated to be made up of 40% residential customers and 60% business customers.
The 32 WAPA members who partook in the survey grew their revenue by 26% to R 53 Million in 2007. There was also a 41% growth in the number of staff employed which is a positive sign that job creation goes hand in hand with a more liberalized telecoms market.
WAPA members also increased their involvement in social responsibility projects, and the number of projects grew by 42% to 192 over the last year.
WAPA estimates the total number of subscribers served by WISPs is around 40 000.
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