ICT sector data collection

2023-11-07T11:43:51+02:00November 7th, 2023|miscellaneous, snippets|

[7 November 2023] ICASA has initiated the process for collecting the data for the 2023 State of the ICT Sector Report, which will cover the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. The timelines involved are as follows: Date Activity 6 November – 30 November 2023 Questionnaire completed by industry 1 December – 19 [...]

Competition Commission inquiry into the Media and Digital Platforms Market

2023-10-17T16:25:35+02:00October 17th, 2023|competition, snippets|

[17 October 2023] The Statement of Issues for this Inquiry has been published, which can be found below along with the administrative timetable for how and when the process will unfold. Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry: Statement of Issues Activity Timelines Status Publication of Final Terms of Reference 15 September 2023 Completed [...]

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

2023-10-15T20:42:05+02:00October 15th, 2023|institutional framework, policy, snippets|

| 2021 | [15 October 2023] DCDT Entities presentation on 2022/23 Annual Reports Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Annual Report 2022/23 Universal Service and Access Fund Annual Report 2022/23 Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa Annual Report 2022/23 __ [12 December 2022] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has given notice [...]

ICASA

2023-10-15T19:10:55+02:00October 15th, 2023|competition, Consumer Protection, frequency, ICASA, licensing, News, snippets|

[15 October 2023] Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Annual Report 2022/23 ___ [14 July 2023] ICASA has published its Annual Performance Plan for the 2023/24 financial year. ICASA Annual Performance Plan for the 2023/24 financial year ___ [7 November 2022] Four new ICASA Councillors have been appointed by the Minister of Communications and Digital [...]

ICASA 5G Forum

2023-10-07T16:19:48+02:00October 7th, 2023|frequency, snippets, Uncategorized|

[7 October 2023] ICASA will host the third 5G Forum Meeting in Sandton on 11 and 12 October 2023 (09h00 – 17h00 each day). Programme of the 3rd 5G Forum meeting - 2023 Those interested in participaing may send an email to Fifthgeneration@icasa.org.za to request the link for online participation. The CSIR will hold a Stakeholders Brainstorming [...]

Cybercrimes Act

2023-10-06T19:48:41+02:00October 6th, 2023|legislation, snippets|

| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | [6 October 2023] The Minister of Police has published final Standard Operating Procedures under the Cybercrimes Act. Cybercrimes Act Standard Operating Procedures 6 October 2023 ___ [25 July 2022] The Draft SAPS Standard Operating Procedures under section 26 of [...]

ITU Questionnaires

2023-09-21T09:23:57+02:00September 20th, 2023|snippets, Uncategorized|

[20 September 2023] ICASA has released  the ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Long Questionnaire 2023. The Long Questionnaire consists of 14 sections and covers the period from January 2022 to December 2022. Licensees are required to submit their responses by 6 October 2023 to Mr. Vincent Nesengani, Lead Statistician per email: ictindicators@icasa.org.za. Any queries can be [...]

Call Termination Regulations

2023-09-19T15:28:05+02:00September 19th, 2023|competition, snippets|

[19 September 2023] Following further engagements between ICASA and licensees, submissions made on the proposed cost-modelling methodologies can be seen below: Cell C MTN Telkom Vodacom ___ [13 September 2023] ICASA is pressing on with its process, releasing a briefing note on the cost modelling phase of its review of the Regulations. ICASA Methodology Briefing [...]

Broadband Access Fund / SA Connect

2023-09-10T22:32:52+02:00September 10th, 2023|snippets, Uncategorized|

[10 September 2023] BBI has issued another request for proposals (RFP) under phase 2 implementation of the Broadband Access Fund (BAF). RFP Internet Service Providers, Fibre Network Operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators to formal a panel of service providers who can provide subsidised broadband internet connectivity to communities and public Wi-Fi hotspots in [...]

Rapid deployment of electronic communications facilities

2023-09-11T16:00:11+02:00September 10th, 2023|access, Open for comment, policy, snippets|

| 2020 | 2015 | [11 September 2023] Operation Vulindlela 2023-24 Q2 Report ___ [31 May 2023] The Presidency has issued a quarter 1 / 2023 update on Operation Vulindlela. Operation Vulindlela 2023_24 Q1 Report ___ [10 April 2023] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued: National Policy on Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications [...]

Type Approval / Equipment Authorisation

2023-09-10T14:55:14+02:00September 10th, 2023|Open for comment, snippets, Type Approval & Labelling|

[10 September 2023] ICASA will host a workshop on its Designated Certification Bodies (DCB) Programme at its head office in Midrand from 10h00-14h00 on 26 September 2023. ICASA Invitation to workshop in relation to Equipment Authorisation Certification Process The ICASA DCB Programme outlines the requirements needed for a certification body to become a designated certification [...]

Audio and audiovisual content policy

2023-09-10T12:10:11+02:00September 6th, 2023|broadcasting / DTT, content regulation, News, snippets|

[6 September 2023] The deadline for submissions on the draft White Paper has, happily, been extended to Monday, 9 October 2023. Notice of Extension of Deadlines for Submissions on the Draft AAVCS White Paper __ [31 July 2023] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published the White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media [...]

Compliance – ICASA complaints against licensees for non-compliance

2023-08-04T10:00:09+02:00August 4th, 2023|compliance, icasa compliance, licensing, snippets|

[4 August 2023] ICASA has published a list of licensees who have been identified as non-compliant in terms of various compliance obligations and related annual submissions. These licensees must submit the requested information to ICASA by 29 September 2023, and licensees who have not yet commenced with licensed services or ceased operating are required to [...]

Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2022

2023-08-04T08:37:00+02:00August 4th, 2023|competition, cost to communicate, electronic communications infrastructure, ICASA, legislation, News, snippets|

[4 August 2023] The deadline for comments on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 has been extended to 31 August 2023. Notice of extension ___ [23 June 2023] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has published draft amendments to the Electronic Communications Act (ECA) for public comment. Invitation to provide written comments on [...]

ICASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs)

2023-10-19T16:43:12+02:00August 4th, 2023|access, frequency, ICASA, snippets|

[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

Competition Commission Inquiry into Online Intermediation Platforms

2023-07-31T15:19:02+02:00July 31st, 2023|competition, snippets, Uncategorized|

| 2021 | [31 July 2023] The Competition Commission has published the final Online Intermediary Platform Market Inquiry (OIPMI) Report: Final Report and Decision Summary of final report findings and remedial actions annexure 1: google search, shopping and travel annexure 2: travel and accommodation annexure 3: e-commerce annexure 4: software application stores annexure 5: online [...]

Updated list of individual and class licence holders

2023-07-26T11:36:02+02:00July 26th, 2023|licensing, snippets|

[26 July 2023] ICASA list of Class Licensees (updated April 2022) ___ [5 October 2021] ICASA have released updated class licensee lists for October 2021: ICASA list of Class Licensees (October 2021) ___ [8 July 2020] ICASA have released updated licensee lists for May 2020: ICASA List of IECS and IECNS Licensees (May 2020) ICASA [...]

ICASA Consumer Advisory Panel

2023-07-14T16:10:32+02:00July 14th, 2023|Consumer Affairs, snippets|

[14 July 2023] ICASA has published the Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2023 which repeals the Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2017. Links to the Regulations and Reasons Document can be found below. Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2023 Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2023 - Reasons Document ___ [14 November 2022] ICASA has published draft Consumer Advisory Panel [...]

Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy

2023-07-06T10:24:25+02:00June 23rd, 2023|policy, snippets|

[6 July 2023] The Minister and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies provided Parliament with an update on progress in completing broadcast digital migration (BDM) and the announcement of an analogue switch off (ASO) date. BDM Progress Presentation ___ [23 June 2023] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has gazetted the date/s for the [...]

Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015

2023-05-25T11:08:24+02:00May 25th, 2023|frequency, Open for comment, snippets|

[25 May 2023] ICASA has published the Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2023. These regulations update Annexure B to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015, which sets out a table of bands and specifications in terms of which radio apparatus may be used or possessed without requiring a radio frequency spectrum licence.  This is often [...]

Dynamic spectrum management in South Africa

2023-05-22T16:52:47+02:00May 22nd, 2023|frequency, snippets, Uncategorized|

[22 May 2023] The deadline for comments on the Discussion Document on Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management has been extended from 12 May 2023 to 16h00 on 26 June 2023. Previous submissions may be supplemented or resubmitted as necessary. Notice of Extension ___ [10 April 2023] ICASA has published a Discussion Document on [...]

Electronic communications service providers and domestic violence

2023-04-15T20:06:35+02:00April 15th, 2023|ICASA, legislation, Open for comment, snippets|

[15 April 2023] The Domestic Violence Amendment Act, 2021, came into force on 14 April 2023. Domestic Violence Amendment Act, 2021 At the same time updated regulations were published, including the various forms that must be used. Domestic Violence Regulations 2022 A victim of domestic violence can approach a court to obtain a protection order [...]

Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fees

2023-04-03T15:39:42+02:00April 3rd, 2023|frequency, Open for comment, snippets|

[3 April 2023] ICASA has given notice of the annual increase to be implemented in respect of radio frequency spectrum licence fees. The new fees will be effective from 1 April 2023 and will increase by 6.9% based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI). Notice in terms of regulation 9A of radio frequency spectrum [...]

Amendment of licensing regulations

2023-04-01T16:28:55+02:00April 1st, 2023|class licence registrations and applications, compliance, individual licence applications, individual licence applications, snippets, standard terms and conditions|

| 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | [1 April 2023] Please see below for links to the finalised Individual licensing regulations: Amendment Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations for Individual Licences, 2023 Reasons: Amendment Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations for Individual Licences, 2023 Licensing Processes and Procedures for Individual Licences Amendment [...]

End-user and Subscriber Service Charter

2023-04-01T15:58:15+02:00April 1st, 2023|compliance, Consumer Affairs, Consumer Protection, licensing, Open for comment, snippets|

| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [1 April 2023] The End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations 2023 have been gazetted and came into force on 28 March 2023. End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations, 2023 Reasons: End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations, [...]

Electricity State of Disaster

2023-04-01T16:11:12+02:00March 29th, 2023|competition, Open for comment, snippets|

[29 March 2023] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued directions to ICASA to ensure the sector implements measures dealing with the effects of the state of disaster, and - where applicable - to prevent the escalation of the electricity supply constraint. SCHEDULE 1.      Definitions In these Directions, a word or [...]

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