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ICASA 5G Forum
[16 October 2017] ICASA has reinvigorated a previous attempt to create a 5G forum to discuss matters relating to 5G and other relevant standards. The regulatory has published draft terms of reference for the forum as well as an agenda [...]
Analysis of Tariff Notifications Submitted to ICASA by Network Operators
[10 October 2017] ICASA has published a report on the analysis of tariff notifications submitted to it by network operators for the period from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017. The report provides, among others, a summary on the [...]
ICT sector data collection
[9 October 2017] ICASA has initiated the process for collecting the data for the 2017 State of the ICT Sector Report, which will cover the period 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017. The timelines involved are as follows: [...]
Call Termination Regulations
[9 October 2017] ICASA has formalised the amendments to the Call Termination Regulations 2017 notified in the Discussion Document published on 22 September 2017. Call Termination Second Amendment Regulations 2017 __ [22 September 2017] ICASA has failed to finalise a [...]
ICASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs)
[6 October 2017] ICASA has published draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans in respect of the below bands for public comment: Draft RFSAP for Band 75.2 to 87.5 MHz 6 October 2017 Draft RFSAP for Band 138 to 143.6 MHz [...]
The Film & Publications Board and online content regulation
[2 October 2017] The FPB has published new draft tariffs applicable to the various registration and classification services which it provides. Film and Publications Board Draft Tariffs Review Submissions are due by 10 November 2017 and should be emailed to tariffs.submissions@fpb.org.za marked for [...]
Competition Commission Inquiry into Data Services Market
[23 September 2017] The Competition Commission has issued a call for submissions from the public to assist it with its inquiry into data prices in South Africa. The objective of the market inquiry is to determine what factors or features [...]
Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill 2018
[23 September 2017] The Minister of Police published a revised draft Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill with accompanying explanatory memorandum on 18 September 2017, stating his intention to introduce the Bill into Parliament for consideration. A previous version was approved by [...]
ICASA Council
[23 September 2017] The Minister of Communications has formalised the new appointment of two new ICASA councillors: Advocate Dimakatso Qocha, for a period of four (4) years with effect from 22 August 2017; and Ms Palesa Kadi, for a period [...]
The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services
[22 September 2017] The Department presented its strategy on the rationalisation of State-Owned Companies in the ICT sector to the Portfolio Committee on 5 September 2017. DTPS Rationalisation of SOCs 5 September 2017 According to the Department, the main objective [...]
