Spectrum policy released – the good, the bad and the (not so) ugly – TechCentral
Source: Spectrum policy released - the good, the bad and the (not so) ugly - TechCentral
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
[9 July 2019] The Information Regulator presented its Annual Performance Plan to the Portfolio Committee for Justice and Correctional Services on 5 July 2019: Information Regulator APP Presentation 5 July 2019 The presentation indicates that the following progress has been made in establishing the Information Regulator (a process which must be completed before the Protection [...]
The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services
[7 July 2019] The DTPS presented its Annual Performance Plan (APP) in Parliament on 3 July 2019, setting out its priorities for the short term (to 31 March 2019) and the medium-term (to 31 March 2021). DTPS APP Presentation 20190703 The DTPS identified the following priorities (not comprehensive): Policies and legislation Digital Development Fund Bill [...]
The (new) Department of Communications
[7 July 2019] The Department presented its Annual Performance Plan (APP) to the Portfolio Committee for Communications on 3 July 2019. DOC APP Presentation 20190703 ___ [3 March 2019] The Estimate of National Expenditure for the Department of Communications will be its last before it is merged with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services [...]
Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
[9 April 2019] The Minister of Communications has published the final terms of reference of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as the names of the first set of appointees to the Commission. Terms of Reference Presidential Commission on 4IR and initial appointees ___ [6 December 2018] Interested parties are invited [...]
Interview: Dominic Cull on the Films and Publications Amendment Bill – TechCentral
Source: Interview: Dominic Cull on the Films and Publications Amendment Bill - TechCentral
ICASA must seize opportunity to be led by strong chairman | ITWeb
Source: ICASA must seize opportunity to be led by strong chairman | ITWeb
ITU Questionnaires
[5 March 2019] ICASA has released the International Telecommunications Union’s Short Questionnaire on telecommunications statistics for 2018. The Short Questionnaire consists of 14 indicators and covers the period from January 2018 to December 2018. Licensees are required to submit their responses by 22 March 2019 to ictindicators@icasa.org.za. 2018 ITU Short Questionnaire ___ [2 August 2018] [...]
Numbering Plan Regulations 2016
[3 March 2019] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016 intended to harmonise use of the short code 116 for child helpline services. Draft Numbering Plan Amendment Regulations 2018: Short Code 116 for child helpline services Written submissions are due by 12 April 2019 and can be sent to tkhomo@icasa.org.za. This [...]
Domain name management
[4 February 2019] The Minister of Communications has appointed members to the independent selection panel that will select the non-executive directors of the .ZADNA (ZA Domain Name Authority) from the various nominations previously received. Independent selection panel Advertisement for non-executive directors (revised) Advertisement for non-executive directors (original) ___ [17 September 2018] ZADNA has released a [...]
Dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[9 October 2018] ICASA has issued a tender invitation to higher learning and research institutions to submit proposals on the development, implementation, hosting and management of the Reference Geo-Location Spectrum Database (R-GLSD) at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa to enable the implementation of the Television White Spaces Regulations. Closing date is 23 October [...]
Broadcasting: Invitation to Apply for MUX 3 capacity
[3 August 2018] ICASA is inviting applications for the radio frequency spectrum for the purposes of providing a commercial subscription broadcasting service. The successful applicant will be assigned 45% capacity of the third multiplex (MUX3) to provide the service. Invitation to Apply 2018 ICASA Media Release ___ [16 September 2015] ICASA has issued out an Invitation [...]
USAASA and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
[4 May 2018] USAASA 2018-2019 Annual Performance Plan Presentation ___ [20 April 2016] USAASA 2017-2021 Strategic Plan ___ [5 November 2015] Universal Service And Access Agency of South Africa Annual Report 2014/15 (32MB) USAF Annual Report 2014/15 (28 MB) USAASA USAF Annual Report 2014/15 Presentation
Ramaphosa ‘must scrap monopoly Woan’ idea – TechCentral
Source: Ramaphosa 'must scrap monopoly Woan' idea - TechCentral
Ellipsis December 2017 closure
We will be closed for the week of 25 December 2017, returning 8 January 2018. In the event of an emergency, please contact us at: ellipsis@ellipsis.co.za / 021 701 2512. Have a peaceful and safe holiday season.
Time mobile operators stopped being afraid of competition – TechCentral
Source: Time mobile operators stopped being afraid of competition - TechCentral
SAA squanders SA’s prized assets | Business | M&G
Source: SAA squanders SA’s prized assets | Business | M&G
ICASA 5G Forum
[23 May 2018] ICASA will be supporting the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) in hosting the 5th Annual 5G Huddle, to be held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere. The event will take place from from 29 to 30 May 2018 in Durban. Further details can be found in the ICASA press release [...]
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ISPs tell mobile networks to open up | TechCentral
The Internet Service Providers’ Association (Ispa) on Monday called on South Africa’s mobile operators to “embrace the open-access spirit” of government’s national integrated ICT policy white paper by launching “genuine wholesale service offerings”. This, the association said Source: ISPs tell mobile networks to open up | TechCentral
White paper ‘broadly positive’: ISP body | TechCentral
A body that represents the bulk of South Africa’s Internet service provider community has described government’s national integrated ICT policy white paper as “broadly positive”, but warned against lack of proper implementation. The white paper, which has Source: White paper ‘broadly positive’: ISP body | TechCentral
Power Report: Feeding frenzy as SMS sharks attack napping consumers
Seldom does a day go by without someone e-mailing me in an attempt to scam me. Source: Power Report: Feeding frenzy as SMS sharks attack napping consumers
New era dawns for ICT sector | IOL
South Africa’s government has finally moved ahead with a long-awaited information telecoms policy. Source: New era dawns for ICT sector | IOL
Ministers row with state firms | IOL
A series of public spats between cabinet ministers, state companies and departments are exposing divisions in the ruling party. Source: Ministers row with state firms | IOL
SA spectrum decision to be reviewed? | IOL
IOL News Source: SA spectrum decision to be reviewed? | IOL
Ex-girlfriend’s porn pics revenge | IOL
A 37-year-old man had been left red-faced after his ex-girlfriend sent pornographic images to his friends and WhatsApp contacts. Source: Ex-girlfriend’s porn pics revenge | IOL
South Africa’s new Internet censorship law – FPB will force ISPs to block online content
Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions has provided an overview of the Film and Publication Board’s new Online Regulation Policy. Source: South Africa’s new Internet censorship law – FPB will force ISPs to block online content
Local ISPs voice strong support for net neutrality | TechCentral
The Internet Service Providers' Association (Ispa), the body that represents most of South Africa's ISPs, has again reiterated that it supports the concept of network neutrality. It said in a statement on Friday that there should be no blocking Source: Local ISPs voice strong support for net neutrality | TechCentral
Why the FPB wants Netflix to cough up R795k | Fin24
Content classification authority the Film and Publication Board has explained why online video services like Netflix are urged to pay a R795 000 licensing fee. Source: Why the FPB wants Netflix to cough up R795k | Fin24
Netflix – don’t pay R795,000 to the FPB
Netflix – don’t pay R795,000 to the FPB Source: Netflix – don’t pay R795,000 to the FPB