WISPAU presents at Comms Connect 2025 in Melbourne
WISPAU presented at the Comms Connect 2025 in Melbourne.
WISPAU president, Adrian Robertson presented at the event an update on the recent approval of an Automatic Frequency Coordination (or AFC) trial.
The trial will be the first time in Australa AFC has been used to allow outdoor standard power devices to operate in the 6Ghz spectrum whilst using the AFC to protect incumbent license holders in the spectrum.
WISPAU also presented on the SOCI Act and recent legislation requirements for WISPs and how WISPAU is assisting the challenges to WISPs in Australia of all sizes by providing information, templates, and training to assist them to be compliant and up to date whilst still focused on delivering improved connectivity to those customers in Australia.
AFC Trial Update
WISPAU also updated the audience to state that an AFC trial has now been approved by the ACMA under a Scientific Licence with the trial to last 12 months. During this time reports will be provided to the ACMA on the AFC trial. It will be the first time an AFC trial has been used in Australia.
Further details on the trial including locations are available on the WISPAU website here.
Compliance for WISPs to SOCI Act and Telecommunications Legislation
WISPAU also discussed the importance of WISPs and WISPAU’s role in assisting meeting the SOCI Act and required telecommunications legislation.
No WISP provider goes out of their way to be a bad provider to the customers – indeed a WISP relies heavily on making sure their customer satisfaction and local service is excellent otherwise they would be out of business in their areas.
But many WISPs need assistance in determining and meeting the requirements in the standards and codes.
This can be anything from having the right policy procedures and training for staff in place for issues such as –
WISPAU recognises this reality.
That’s why our support extends beyond advocacy — we provide templates, training materials, and online resources to help members meet their obligations efficiently.
We have regular online meetings where members can share information and collaborate constructively.
Our goal is not just compliance for compliance’s sake, but a culture of professionalism that builds trust with regulators, customers, and partners alike with the WISP industry.
Taken together, AFC and SOCI and the recent legislation (and likely more to come) highlight the dual nature of our industry’s evolution — innovation on one hand, and governance on the other.
WISPAU continues to advocate for Wireless Industry
Australia’s digital future depends on diversity, inclusion, and resilience in its telecommunications ecosystem.
WISPs are a vital part of that story — and WISPAU is here to make sure that story continues to grow.
For a full copy of the presentation and speech, please click here.
