Commsday Regional Forum 2026

WISPAU presents at Commsday Regional and Policy Forum in Canberra Feb 2026

WISPAU presented at the recent Communications Day (CommsDay) Regional and Policy Forum along with other organisations and community based groups to discuss the current situation, issues, potential solutions and future outlook for connectivity to those in remote and regional Australia.

WISPAU presented the challenges and opportunities for Wireless Internet Service Providers in 2026.

It was also an opportunity to highlight the ongoing trial of Automatic Frequency Co-ordination trial being conducted in Australia by WISPAU and the opportunity that AFC will provide to WISPs in the 6Ghz frequency in delivering better services and higher broadband speeds across fixed wireless connections.

Commsday Regional and Policy Forum 2026

Challenges for Wireless Interent Service Providers

WISPAU president Adrian Robertson, discussed the challenges and issues ahead for WISPs in Australia.

  • Speed Based Marketing Challenges
  • Spectrum Limitations

  • Higher Traffic Constraints

  • Upgraded Network Technology Investments
  • LEO Broadband competition in low and medium subscriber density areas
  • Increased regulation burden on small and medium WISPs

Opportunities for Wireless Internet Service Providers

Whilst there are challengers for WISP’s in Australia, the next few years sees also great opportunities for the industry.

  • Radio technology improvements in equipment delivering faster and more stable connections

  • Automatic Frequency Co-ordination 6Ghz spectrum allowing increased capacity to  customers via fixed wireless (AFC trial underway providing data to ACMA)

  • Area Wide Licences in 3.4GHz and 26/28Ghz

  • Improving policies, procedures, standards, training and business principles within WISP sector (WISAPU assisting)

  • Customised plans and focus on local services

WISPAU continues to advocate for Wireless Industry

WISPAU will continue to advocate for the wireless industry.

The opportunities that the WISP industry can present in assisting with the vision of a connected Australia cannot be understated and should not be overlooked.

For a full copy of the presentation and speech, please click here.

View some of the presentation recorded below (or click here to view if not playing).

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