Download the ICASA Inquiry into the Definition of Under-serviced Area in the Cell C Licence (PDF) Note on the ICASA Inquiry into the definition of Under Serviced Area (USA) in the Cell C licence Due: 30 July 2008 This is an Inquiry in terms of section 4B of the ICASA Act which flows directly from [...]
Budget Vote 2007/08 (PDF) The Minister of Communications, Dr. Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, delivered what looks to be her penultimate Budget Speech to the National Assembly on 3 June 2008. This note attempts to single out some of the issues at play. Download our Note on the 2008 Department of Communications Budget Speech
The Minister of Communications budget vote speech 2006 (PDF)
Download the Inquiry into Wholesale Call Termination Market. Call Termination Inquiry:Summary of Findings published November 2007.
Download the ECA intention to define relevant end leased lines and other wholesale markets(PDF)
Draft Regulations in terms of section 67(4)(a) - Market Definitions Draft Regulations in terms of section 67(4)(b) - Determining market effectiveness Draft Regulations in terms of section 67(4)(c) - Pro-competitive terms and conditions Draft Regulations in terms of section 67(4)(d) - SMP Declaration Draft Regulations in terms of section 67(4)(e) - Market review Draft Regulations [...]
Download the ECA Access Package ICASA workshop (ppt)
Download the Draft Facilities Leasing Regs
Download the draft list of essential facilities (PDF)
Download the guide to the apllication form above 1GHz(PDF)
Download the Application Form: above 1GHz (.xls)
The use of "unlicensed spectrum" is probably one of the most misunderstood areas of electronic communications regulation. For one thing it is not the spectrum itself which is unlicensed, but rather that the use of specified radio equipment within these frequency bands is licence exempt. Telkom, for example, holds a licence in the 2.4GHz ISM [...]
Download the ICASA Inquiry: Use of the band 5725 - 5875 MHz (PDF)
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Policies and Policy Directions drafted in terms of section 3 (1) and (2) (PDF)
Download the policy determination of dates in terms of the Act (PDF)
Download the swiftnet licence 1999 (.doc)
Download the Swiftnet licence 2007 (PDF)
Download the nmdtl iburst licence 2004
Download the Iburst frequency licence(PDF)
Download the individual ecs terms & conditions 2008
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Download the individual ecns terms & conditions
Download the class ecns licence standard terms and conditions
To provide for the establishment of a Competition Commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers; and for the establishment of a Competition Tribunal responsible to adjudicate such matters; and for the establishment of a Competition Appeal Court; and for related matters. Download the PDF
The Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 ("the ECA") is the primary legislative instrument governing the transmission of electronic communications in South Africa. Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 Electronic Communications Amendment Act 37 of 2007 Electronic Communications Amendment Act 1 of 2014
To amend the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, so as to empower the Minister to issue an additional policy direction; and to provide for matters connected Download the PDF Notice of Commencement
Primary enabling legislation relating to content in the form of electronic communications. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002