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Digital Economy Masterplan for South Africa
[29 July 2026] A revised version of the Digital Economy Masterplan has been made available on the DCDT's website. Digital Economy Masterplan Version 2 __ [26 January 2025] The DCDT is looking for information on any projects falling within the [...]
ICASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs)
[4 August 2023] ICASA has published the following final RFSAPs: RFSAP for the frequency band 138 - 144 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 156.8375 - 174 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 335.4 - 380 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 380 - 399.9 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 406.1 - 410 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 410 - 430 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 440 - 450 MHZ
roadmap for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in South Africa
[24 July 2026] ICASA has published feasibility studies relating to the use of a variety of bands for IMT for comment. Feasibility Study 1880 MHz to 1900 MHz Feasibility Study 3600 MHz to 3800 MHz Feasibility Study 4800 MHz to [...]
national radio frequency plan
[14 July 2026] The National Radio Frequency Plan 2026 was published in final form on 24 July 2026. National Radio Frequency Plan 2026 ___ [15 January 2026] ICASA has published a schedule for the public hearings on the Second Draft [...]
list of individual and class licence holders
[21 July 2026] An updated list of holders of class electronic communications network service (CECNS) and class electronic communications service (CECS) licences was published by ICASA on 17 July 2026. List of Class Licensees 2026 The list also contains the [...]
rapid deployment of electronic communications facilities
[11 July 2026] Public hearings on ICASA's Draft Rapid Deployment Regulations 2026 will take place on 13 and 14 July 2026. Those wanting to attend in person can do so at the Protea Hotel Marriot Midrand while online attendance is [...]
numbering plan regulations 2016
[21 September 2023] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016, which amend the prescribed period of inactivity for numbers.
satellite licensing framework
[29 June 2026] ICASA has published a notice setting out the licensing requirements for satellite operators to provide services in South Africa. ICASA Notice regarding licensing requirements to operate satellite services The notice provides a non-exhaustive list of licensing scenarios: [...]
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2026
[23 June 2026] The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has issued an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12–2026]. Invitation to Comment on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [...]
artificial intelligence policy and regulation in South Africa
[19 June 2026] The Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 was officially withdrawn on 12 June 2026. Withdrawal of Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 The withdrawal is due to the Draft Policy containing references to non-existent sources, [...]
