Welcome to the Internet Service Providers’ Association

Please note that the Secretariat closes on the 15th December 2025 and opens again on 2nd January 2026. You are welcome to complete the application forms, lodge requests, or contact us, however these queries will only be processed when the Secretariat opens again in the new year.

ISPA is a South African non profit company, and recognised Internet industry representative body. Formed in 1996, ISPA has historically served as an active industry body, facilitating exchange between the different independent Internet service providers, ICASA and other government structures, operators and other service providers in South Africa.

Latest Press Releases

ICASA Must Stop the Abuse of Mobile Numbers

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed premises. This is in clear contravention of the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016 and also constitutes unfair competition. […]


Crystal and Gcinwayknosi Sparkle as ISPA Inspires Winners Announced

Gcinwayknosi Jula and Crystal Ndlovu have been announced as the winners of the fifth annual instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and the ISPA Inspires bursary represents a golden opportunity for young people with a passion for ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) to get […]


ISPA Urges AFRINIC Members to Protect their Credentials

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body, calls upon its members to exercise heightened vigilance regarding the security of their AFRINIC (The African Network Information Centre) credentials. The latter is Africa’s Regional Internet Registry (RIR) and is a member-based, non-profit organisation based in Mauritius. ISPA’s call follows reports of alleged attempts to access member […]


ISPA Calls for Local Debate Around Global Issue of Age Verification

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body, is calling for local debate around the growing global issue of age verification on the internet. With a myriad of online threats being faced by minors and vulnerable persons that include sexual predators, terrorist actors and illegal online marketplaces, this topic is wider than most of us […]