universal Access
One of the central challenges facing South Africa is building an inclusive digital society and ensuring that electronic communications play an optimal role in addressing socio-economic challenges.
Outline of the ICT Policy Review Process
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[13 April 2013] It is easy to get a bit confused about what exactly is happening with SA electronic communications policy, so the Department of Communications has published an outline of the ICT Policy Review Process to shed some light on the matter. Outline of the ICT Policy Review Process April 2013 In April 2012, [...]
Review of Universal Service and Access Obligation (USAO) framework
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[update 16 September 2012] The final Findings of the Review into Universal Service and Access Obligations was published on 1o September 2012, and it makes for interesting reading. Findings Universal Service and Access Obligations Review (GG35674) The document charts ICASA’s intended approach to universal service and access obligations. Their central challenge is that only certain [...]
Under-Serviced Areas Definitions Regulations, 2012
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These regulations – published under section 88(2) of the ECA on 10 September 2012 (GG 35675) – define the term “Underserviced area” and sets out a list of district/local/ metropolitan municipalities together with percentages for Internet / Computer / Telephone/ Cellphone penetration based on the Stats SA 2007 Household Survey. Presumably these figures will be used [...]
Determination with regard to universal access and universal service
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The Department of Communications has issued a determination under section 82(3) of the Electronic Communications Act of 2005 (“the ECA”) setting out what is to be regarded as constituting (a) universal access by all areas and communities in South Africa to electronic communications services and electronic communications network services, and (b) universal provision for all [...]
Inquiry into definition of "underserviced" in Cell C licence
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Download the ICASA Inquiry into the Definition of Under-serviced Area in the Cell C Licence (PDF) Note on the ICASA Inquiry into the definition of Under Serviced Area (USA) in the Cell C licence Due: 30 July 2008 This is an Inquiry in terms of section 4B of the ICASA Act which flows directly from [...]
New consultation on the National Broadband Policy
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[7 April 2013] The Department of Communications has initiated a consultation on a new Broadband Policy for South Africa through the publication of a draft Broadband Policy in the Government Gazette on 3 April 2013. Comments may be submitted to the Department until midnight on 15 May 2013. Consultation on National Broadband Policy April [...]
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