Throughout Australia there is a growing development of private, non-NBN Fixed Wireless internet providers, who operate their own independent wireless internet service networks throughout Australia. These have become known as Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs).
The following contains information about WISPs, not about the NBN Fixed Wireless service, or the Retail Service Providers (RSP) utilising the NBN network. However some WISPs also sell nbn services.
Click here to view our map of WISPs.
Click on one of the dots on the interactive map (link above) and the details of the WISP will be displayed.
Note: This map is intended only as a very rough guide as to what may be available in your area, and is not intended to show precise coverage information. Please refer to the website or contact details of any WISP linked to our map to determine if they can service your premises.
Note: BIRRR has gathered the information above from providers, which we understand to be true and correct at time of publishing. This does not equate to any form of endorsement. Please thoroughly investigate your options before deciding on the best provider for you.
When mapping WISPs, BIRRR looks into if a WISP has a carrier licence and is a member of the TIO scheme. Under rules contained in the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 WISPs need to have
- a carrier license – you can check a WISP has a carrier license on ACMAs register here
- be a member of the TIO scheme
The Regional Tech Hub has some tips on factors you should consider when choosing a provider. You can view them here
This map will be updated as new information comes to hand. If you are a WISP running a network in Regional, Rural or Remote Australia, please Fill out this form. Please note the map does take some time to update after the form is filled in.
Better Internet for Rural, Regional & Remote Australia (BIRRR) 