[5 November 2026] ICASA has initiated the process for collecting data for the 2026 State of the ICT Sector Report, which will cover the period 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. Letter to Stakeholders State of the ICT Sector Questionnaire Statistics 2026 ICASA Indicators Telecommunication Licensee Questionnaire 2026 The timelines involved are as follows: [...]
[2 November 2026] ICASA published a discussion document on 30 October 2026 as the next step in this process to determine whether it should allow direct applications for individual electronic communications network service (IECNS) licences. Discussion Document Availability of IECNS licences According to ICASA the Discussion Document presents a thematic summary and analysis of stakeholder [...]
[21 September 2023] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016, which amend the prescribed period of inactivity for numbers.
[2 November 2026] The deadline for written submissions on both of the below draft discussion documents has been extended to 13 November 2o26. ___ [1 October 2026] The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has published a Discussion Document on Categories of Needy Persons and Subsidy Applications and Payment Modalities for public [...]
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | [25 October 2026] A helpline intended to assist South Africans who are the victims of cybercrime has been launched as a 12-month pilot by UK charity, the Cyber Helpline, along with local partner the MiDO Academy. The helpline is [...]
[24 October 2026] ICASA hosted a workshop on network reliability and information security on 21 October 2026, delivering the below presentation. Stakeholder Engagement Workshop for Operators (I-ECNS-ECS) The regulator anticipates launching an inquiry on potential regulation of licensees - including obligations relating to content blocking - by the end of March 2027. ___ [6 November [...]
[21 October 2026] The Minister has published a further final policy direction to ICASA on matters relevant to the rapid deployment and efficient use of electronic communications infrastructure. Policy direction on matters relevant to Electronic Communications Network Deployment 2026 ___ [11 July 2026] Public hearings on ICASA's Draft Rapid Deployment Regulations 2026 will take place [...]
[18 October 2026] ICASA confirmed in Parliament on 13 October 2026 that it is receiving and processing applications for zero rating of mobile content and that succesful applications are being passed onto mobile network operators, who are implementing zero rating notwithstanding that the deadline for implementation is January 2027. ICASA has already approved 51 applications [...]
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [18 October 2026] On 13 October 2026, ICASA briefed the Portfolio Committee on progress with implementing public service institution (PSI) connectivity obligations, imposed on Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, rain and Liquid Intelligent Technologies after the [...]
[13 October 2026] The Auditor-General reported to Parliament on the audit outcomes of the Department and its entities for the 2025/26 government financial year, on 2 October 2026. AGSA Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) Presentation ___ [13 May 2026] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies delivered the Budget Vote Speech for the Department [...]
[3 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Affordability No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in the year. __ [7 September 2026] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is to conduct an inquiry into the affordability [...]
[2 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Impact of OTTs No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in the year. __ [9 September 2026] ICASA has published a list of corrections and a replacement notice. Notice of Intention [...]
[25 September 2026] This process has now been finalised through the publication of amendments to national policy on high demand spectrum that effectively abandon the wireless open access network (WOAN) policy intervention first proposed in 2016. Policy Amendment on High Demand Spectrum 2026 Explanatory Note on Amendment to High-Demand Spectrum Policy The amendments came [...]
[4 September 2026] The Portfolio Committee has set out its provisional timetable for processing the Bill. Date Activity 21 September 2026 Closing date for written submissions Sep-Oct 2026 Staff analysis phase; verification, thematic analysis, identification of oral presenters Nov-Dec 2026 Adoption of public hearing programme, finalisation of provincial logistics Oct-Dec 2026 Adoption of WITS Link [...]
[31 August 2026] The Competition Commission has published a notice calling for public comments on an application received from the Association for Comms and Technology (ACT) for an exemption from certain provisions of Chapter 2 of the Competition Act. ACT and Members Competition Commission Exemption Application (2026JUL0051) for comment ACT states that its members (Vodacom, [...]
[30 August 2026] The deadline for submissions has been extended to 16h00 on 30 October 2026. Notice of Extension ___ [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 [...]
[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
[15 August 2026] The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for expressions of interest (EOIs) from service providers with the ability to block illegal online gambling websites. Erratum EOI to block illegal online gambling websites and revised EOI This is in the context of growing recognition of the social harm caused by online [...]
[9 August 2026] ICASA will hold hybrid oral public hearings on the two sets of draft regulations setting out proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 and the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations, 2010, on 19 and 20 August 2026. ICASA to hold public hearings on draft amendments to the radio frequency spectrum [...]
[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 scope of the Digital Economy Masterplan through a questionnaire circulated to industry. SURVEY TRACKING THE [...]
[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 National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 to be held on 15 and 16 January 2026. Schedule [...]
[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 particulars of the registration certificates for unreserved postal services issued in terms of section 20 [...]
[29 May 2026] The President has proclaimed 27 May 2026 as the date on which new thresholds for the classification of micro, small and medium enterprises will come into effect. Final Regulations under the National Small Business Act setting classification criteria for MSMEs This is a welcome development as the thresholds have not been amended [...]
[27 May 2026] Final regulations on use of the innovation sub-bands were published on 22 May 2026. Regulations on the Use of Innovation Spectrum, 2026 The Regulations will come into a force on a future date to be determined by ICASA. __ [9 December 2025] The deadline for confirming interest in participating in co-existence studies [...]
[26 May 2026] The communications regulator provided Parliament wtih an update on some key issues on 15 May 2026. Future Overall Agenda on the use of Spectrum and Market Oversight: Enforcement of Infrastructure Sharing, Universal Service Compliance and Social Obligations __ [24 April 2026] ICASA presented its Annual Performance Plan (APP) for the period [...]
[16 May 2026] Following the conclusion of its inquiry into the regulatory framework for the licensing of satellite services, ICASA has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations 2010. Draft Amendment of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations 2010 The deadline for written submissions is 16h00 on 29 June 2026. These should [...]
[16 May 2026] Following the conclusion of its inquiry into the regulatory framework for the licensing of satellite services, ICASA has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015. Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations 2026 The deadline for written submissions is 16h00 on 29 June 2026. These should be marked for the [...]
[13 May 2026] ICASA has communicated through a media release that it has written to the Minister to inform him that, after due consideration of the terms of the December 2025 policy direction, it cannot proceed to align its regulations with the ICT Sector Code until such time as appropriate and necessary amendments have been [...]
[27 April 2026] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published final amendments to the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, intended to establish an opt-out registry and provide some relief from the deluge of phone spam. Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations 2026 The Amendment Regulations came into force on publication on 15 April 2026. ___ [...]
[27 April 2026] Revised five-year strategic plans for the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) have been published. USAASA Strategic Plan 2026-30 USAF Strategic Plan 2026-30 ___ [23 February 2026] It's on again. The Draft USAF Manual has been republished for comment. Draft USAF [...]