Services
Electronic communications regulation is a vast and complex field and our experience is that we are constantly faced with new situations. Ellipsis has the industry background, understanding and contacts to meet the needs of those looking for something other than the discrete services listed below.
All prices below are exclusive of VAT and are intended as guidelines to be confirmed by way of quotation.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE RETAINERS
Holders of licences issued by ICASA and providers of electronic communications services are required to comply with a variety of legislation and regulation and keeping compliant can be overwhelming. Ellipsis therefore offers a retainer-based service aimed at ensuring that licensees are kept in good standing with ICASA and other interested parties such as the Film and Publications Board and law enforcement agencies.
Services provided as part of the compliance retainer include:
- Ensuring compliance with the Standard Terms and Conditions of applicable to licences, including incorporated regulation as set out in a Regulatory Compliance Calendar (to be developed)
- Provision and continuous updating of required documentation including a Code of Conduct and Subscriber Service Charter
- Provision of assistance with submissions and required payments to ICASAin respect of annual licence fees and contributions to the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
- Advice on non-ICASA obligations such as registration with the Film and Publications Board and customer registration under the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act (“RICA”)
- Provision of information relating to relevant regulatory processes
- Telephonic and email support
Detailed information - Ellipsis Regulatory Compliance Service
ICASA APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
| Licence registrations | |
| Class ECS | R3 250 |
| Class ECNS | R3 250 |
| Class ECS + Class ECNS | R4 500 |
| Licence Exemption | R3 250 |
| Licence surrenders | |
| Basic application | R2 250 |
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Note that this only applies where all compliance obligations in terms of the licence(s) have been fulfilled. There will be an additional fee should we assist with compliance obligations, whether before submission or after at ICASA’s request. |
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| Licence amendments | |
| CECS + CECNS | R4 500 |
| IECS + IECNS | R4 500 |
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This contemplates the submission of the licence amendment documentation and all additional correspondence and forms as may be required by ICASA until the approval of the amendments and the issuing of revised licences. |
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| Licence transfer applications | |
| IECS + IECNS | R17 500
+ 7.5% commission on purchase price if we assist in sourcing a buyer/seller |
| Numbers applications | |
| 1st application | R3 500 |
| Subsequent applications | R2 500 |
| Frequency applications | |
| 1st application | R5 000 |
| Subsequent applications | R3 000 |
| Type approval applications | |
| 1st application | R5 500 |
| Subsequent applications | R3 500 |
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50% of the fee is payable on instruction, and the remainder will be invoiced on submission of the application to ICASA. |
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All prices quoted here are exclusive of VAT and are intended as guidelines to be confirmed by way of quotation.
All prices quoted here do not contemplate the fees that may be payable to ICASA. See here for a list of fees applicable per process.
All fees are invoiced and payable on submission of initial documentation to ICASA.
Please contact Sumaiyah (Sam): sam@ellipsis.co.za / 082 045 8058.
OPINIONS & ADVICE
We provide, on a per quotation or retainer basis:
• Advice and opinions on regulatory and electronic communications licensing issues
• Representation before ICASA and other industry bodies
• Representation in respect of disputes and complaints
• Advice in respect of WASPA compliance
• Due diligence assessments around regulatory compliance
• Drafting of general agreements requiring an understanding of technology and electronic communications
• Submissions relating to ICASA regulatory processes
• Interconnection and facilities leasing agreements
• Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) agreements
• Software and general ICT agreements
Please contact dominic@ellipsis.co.za / 084 581 0200
Ellipsis offers an advisory service to assist WASPs in complying with the WASPA Code of Conduct and Advertising Rules. We will assist in making your advertisement / campaign / service compliant before you go to the expense of implementing it.
Our compliance team consists of specialist ICT lawyers who have served as WASPA Adjudicators and on the WASPA appeals panel. They all have an intimate knowledge of the WASP industry and are well placed to advise on all aspects of WASPA regulatory requirements.
Use of our service greatly reduces the chance of being subject to a WASPA formal complaint, and if any sanction is ultimately imposed it is likely to be less serious because you took reasonable steps to ensure compliance.
Please contact andrew@ellipsis.co.za for a proposal.