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satellite licensing framework
[17 April 2025] ICASA has published its findings in its inquiry into a proposed new Licensing Framework for Satellite Services. ICASA Findings Document Consultation on the proposed new licensing framework for sateliite services __ [15 January 2025] Links to written [...]
Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015
[17 April 2025] ICASA has published final regulations extending the due date for the payment of the prescribed licence fee and renewal of radio frequency spectrum licences from 31 March 2025 to 30 June 2025. Extension of the Due Date [...]
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)
[16 April 2025] The Department has tabled its Strategic Plan for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 in Parliament. Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Strategic Plan 2025-2030 ___ [24 March 2025] National Treasury has published the [...]
broadband infraco
[13 April 2025] Broadband Infraco SOC Ltd has applied to ICASA for the amendment of its individual electronic communications network service (IECNS) licence to afford the state-owned company an extension for the completion of certain universal service and access obligations [...]
medium-term development plan 2024-2029
[12 April 2025] The Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024 has been published. This is an important overarching framework for government activities over the next five years. The table below sets out connectivity and device access targets: Intervention indicators Intervention baseline [...]
national radio frequency plan
[6 April 2025] ICASA has published the draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 for public comment. Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 Subtmissions are due by 16h00 on Friday, 30 May 2025. These can be sent to Mr Davis Moshweunyane [...]
ICASA administrative fees
[2 April 2025] ICASA has effected annual CPI-related increases in respect of the various licensing and type approval services which it offers. Notice regarding the increase of administrative fees in relation to service licences 1 April 2025 Notice in terms [...]
national communications satellite strategy
[1 April 2025] The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) provided Parliament with an update on the National Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Strategy on 1 April 2025. National Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Strategy [...]
ICASA
[2 April 2025] ICASA has published its Annual State of the ICT Sector Report. ICASA - State of the ICT Sector in South Africa - 2025 __ [11 May 2024] ICASA's Annual Performance Plan for the period 1 April [...]
ICASA analysis of tariff notifications
[2 April 2025] ICASA has published their analysis of tariff notifications submitted to it by network operators for the period 1 July 2024 - 31 December 2024. Bi-Annual Report on the Analysis of Tariff Notifications submitted to ICASA for the [...]
