[26 September 2024] ICASA has released the ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Long Questionnaire 2024. The Long Questionnaire consists of 14 sections (tabs) and covers the period from January 2023 to December 2023. Licensees and resellers are required to submit their responses by 11 October 2023 to Mr Vincent Nesengani, Lead Statistician at ictindicators@icasa.org.za. Any queries [...]
[17 September 2024] ICASA has published an update on its progress in reviewing the IMT Roadmap 2025, noting that 15 written representations were received in response to the publication of draft amendments for comment in March 2024. Outcome of consultation process of Draft IMT Roadmap 2025 In short, a further draft taking into account comments [...]
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [17 September 2024] Public hearings on draft amendments to the End-user and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations 2016 will be held on the 1st and 2nd of October 2024. Public Hearings: Draft amendments to the End-user and Subscriber Service Charter [...]
| 2019 | 2018 | [3 September 2024] ZADNA has published the results of desktop market research aimed at assessing the potential growth of the .za namespace. Zadna Market Study Report 2024 ___ [13 May 2024] ZADNA's Annual Performance Plan for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 has been made available. ZADNA [...]
[14 August 2024] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a National AI Policy Framework for South Africa. South Africa National AI Policy Framework August 2024 This Framework is intended to guide the development of a full National AI Policy. __ [7 April 2024] A National Artificial Intelligence Summit was hosted by the [...]
[14 August 2024] ICASA has initiated an inquiry into a proposed new Licensing Framework for Satellite Services with the publication of a Discussion Document. Satellite Licensing Inquiry Discussion Document August 2024 The deadline for public submissions is 16h00 on 12 November 2024. These can be sent may to Mr. Mandla Mchunu, per email: satlicensing@icasa.org.za. The objectives [...]
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [22 August 2024] Vodacom's heads of argument in the "spectrum pooling" litigation, filed on 6 August 2024. Vodacom - ICASA and others - heads of argument As things stands the parties are still determining when the matter [...]
[15 June 2024] ICASA has extended the date for responses to 26 July 2024 while further clarifying its request for information on usage of the 3800 - 4200 MHz and 5925 - 6425 MHZ bands. Extension Request for information regarding systems operating in the frequency bands 3800 - 4200 MHz and 5925 - 6425 MHz [...]
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | [14 July 2024] ICASA has finalised its process to amend the Mobile Broadband Services Regulations 2021. Mobile Broadband Services Amendment Regulations 2024 ___ [15 January 2024] Communications regulator ICASA has published draft amendments to the Mobile Broadband Services Regulations 2021. Draft amendment to the mobile [...]
[22 September 2024] Presentation on the Performance of the DCDT and its entities for period 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024 __ [17 July 2024] Presentation on the DCDT Annual Performance Plan 9 July 2024 __ [11 May 2024] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has published its Annual Performance Plan for [...]
[24 June 2024] In an easier-to-understand form.... Ellipsis Overview of the National Policy on Data and Cloud 2024 ___ [31 May 2024] The final policy was published on 31 May 2024. National Data and Cloud Policy 2024 __ [23 July 2021] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is considering submissions received on the proposed [...]
[17 June 2024] mybroadband.co.za has published updated advice on blocking WASP or content services on your handset: Vodacom SMS Send an SMS containing “STOP ALL” to 31050: If you are subscribed to WASP services, you should receive a response indicating that your request to unsubscribe has been received. You should then receive messages confirming that [...]
[10 June 2024] In readable form... Ellipsis Overview of the Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development 2024 __ [28 May 2024] South Africa has a new national radio frequency spectrum policy. Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development 2024 __ [25 February 2024] The Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) for the DCDT [...]
[4 June 2024] Public hearings into ICASA's proposed amendments to the call termination regulatory framework will be held as a hybrid event (Teams + in-person at ICASA's offices) on 13 June 2024. Programme Schedule for Call Termination Public Hearings 13 June 2024 Below are links to submissions made in response to the draft: Association for [...]
| 2020 | 2015 | [23 May 2024] National Treasury has published a review of the implementation of phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela. Operation Vulindlela Phase 1 Review: Reflecting on progress on driving South Africa's economic reform programme One of the five key objectives of phase 1 was to reduce the cost and improve the quality [...]
[20 May 2024] The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act 16 of 2023 has been assented to by the President and will come into force on a date to be proclaimed. Prevention and Combating of Hate Speech Act 2023 The Act does not impose direct obligations on electronic communications service providers. [...]
[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
[21 August 2023] The Board has published a set of draft regulatory instruments for comment. FPB Draft Industry Code on Prevention of Online Harm August 2023 Draft Guidelines to determine whether content is harmful August 2023 FPB Draft Guideline for Peer-to-Peer Video Sharing August 2023 Film and Publication Board
[11 May 2024] ICASA's Annual Performance Plan for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 has been made available. ICASA Annual Performance Plan 2024-25 Financial Year ___ [13 April 2024] ICASA has published the State of the ICT Sector Report 2024. The State of the ICT Sector Report 31 March 2024 ___ [...]
[9 May 2024] ICASA has published details of the process under which public benefit organisations (PBOs) – including government departments – can apply for assessment as to whether their mobile content must be zero-rated by the mobile network operators (MNOs). Notice outlining the process for submitting applications for mobile content to be zero rated The [...]
[21 September 2023] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016, which amend the prescribed period of inactivity for numbers.
[2 April 2024] ICASA has published a list of licences which are no longer valid due to their having expired or having been surrendered by the holder. ICASA notice - Surrendered and expired ECS & ECNS licences ___ [26 July 2023] ICASA list of Class Licensees (updated April 2022) ___ [5 October 2021] ICASA have [...]
[2 April 2024] ICASA has published proposed amendments to the roadmap for use of radio frequency spectrum for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) in South Africa. Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap 2024 The deadline for written submissions is 16h00 on Monday 10 June 2024, and these can be emailed to Mr Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho using [...]
[26 March 2024] ICASA has again called for non-compliant licensees to take steps to rectify their non-compliance. ICASA notice to non-responsive ECS and ECNS licensees (second notice) Licensees listed in Annexure A to the above notice have remained non-responsive and non-compliant following the previous notice published in August 2023 (see below). These licensees must submit [...]
[26 March 2024] We have set out below the new unit price per MHz paired of radio frequency spectrum assigned to a licensee by ICASA, effective 1 April 2024. ICASA Notice regarding the increase of radio frequency spectrum licence fees March 2024 Old fee (ZAR) New fee (ZAR) Unit Price per MHz paired R2 948 [...]
[26 March 2024] ICASA has given notice of annual adjustments in the administrative fees it changes for applications and registrations relating to service licences (ECS | ECNS | BS) as well as the unit price for MHz paired under the Radio Regulations. ICASA Notice regarding the increase of administrative fees in relation to service licences [...]
[18 March 2024] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has given notice that it is convening the National Preparatory Working Group (NPWG) to start preparations for South Africa’s participation in the next World Radiocommunication Conference, scheduled for 2027 (WRC-27). Agenda for WRC-27 Provisional Final Acts WRC-23 __ [3 April 2020] The World Radiocommunication Conference [...]
2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2015 | [26 February 2024] ICASA has published its annual notice requiring licensees to submit their annual forecast of licence fees and USAF contributions. In addition, licensees must also submit “a trial balance; detailed management accounts and or draft financial statements; and a calculation of the [...]
[19 February 2024] ICASA has extended its call for submissions from industry on how the regulator can use its powers to alleviate service provisions challenges arising from the ongoing energy supply constraint. Presumably there was a limited initial response. ICASA Loadshedding Inquiry re-opening of period for submissions 16 February 2024 The deadline for written submissions [...]
[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 [...]