Welcome to the Internet Service Providers’ Association

Please note that the Secretariat closes on the 15th December 2026 and opens again on 5 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

ISPA Celebrates 30 Years at 21st iWeek from 21 to 23 April 2026

– Technical focus, trends and unparalleled networking at ZANOG@iWeek2026 The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 is almost upon us as the South African internet community eagerly awaits next week. Set for Tuesday, 21 to Thursday, 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria, ISPA’s 30th birthday will be celebrated at the country’s most highly-anticipated internet industry gathering. […]


ISPA Inspires Scholarship Awarded to Promising ICT Students

ISPA says three young rising stars have joined the ranks of its ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB). “A strong pipeline of skilled and diverse talent is essential to […]


Countdown to ZANOG@iWEEK2026

With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates to register at no cost at iweek.org.za/registration. ISPA is SA’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network Operators Group), a community-driven organisation made up of internet professionals from South Africa’s network […]


Three Reasons to Steer Clear of Illegal Online Gambling

South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected. “Given that there are regulated and licensed local online gambling options, anyone using an illegal, […]