[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 [...]
[2 August 2018] ICASA has released the International Telecommunications Union’s Long Questionnaire on telecommunications statistics for 2017. The Long Questionnaire consists of 14 sections and 69 indicators and covers the period from January 2017 to December 2017. Licensees are required to submit their responses by 24 August 2018 to ictindicators@icasa.org.za. Any queries can be directed to Mr [...]
[13 June 2018] .ZADNA has released the following documents for comments and feedback: .ZA Second Level Domain General Policy Draft .ZA Second Level Registrations Policy Interested parties are invited to comment by 12 July 2018 by email to submissions@zadna.org.za. ___ [16 April 2018] The .za Domain Name Authority (.ZADNA) is requesting Expressions of Interest for the [...]
[4 June 2018] The Department provided an update on the (lack of) progress in implementing the South Africa Connect policy to establish a National Broadband Network on 22 May 2018. Presentation on SA Connect (22 May 2018) __ [20 May 2018] The Minister and Deputy Minister presented their budget speeches to Parliament on 17 May [...]
[21 May 2018] ICASA has requested that all relevant licensees provide progress reports on the migration of machine related services to the 14-digit numbering block specified for this purpose in the interval leading up to the 28 September 2018 deadline. The three reports should adhere to the format as per the Notice below and should [...]
[9 May 2018] Report of the Portfolio Committee on Communications - Budget Vote 3: Communications ___ [17 April 2018] Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Communications: Department of Communications Strategic Plan 2018.19 - 2020.21 ___ [28 February 2018] The Estimate of National Expenditure for the Department for the period 2018/19 - 2020/21 reveals that the [...]
[4 May 2018] The Information Regulator formed under POPI presented in Parliament on its activities since the last report in October 2017. Information Regulator Status Report 24 April 2018 The regulations required to give some substance to POPI have been submitted to the Office of the State Law Advisors for the constitutional compliance vetting process. [...]
[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
[23 March 2018] ICASA has published final regulations relating to the use of television white spaces in South Africa. Regulations on Use of TVWS 23 March 2018 The regulations will come into force on a future date to be proclaimed. This is to allow ICASA to proceed with implementing the geolocation database infrastructure required. ___ [...]
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[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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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
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
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
South Africa’s government has finally moved ahead with a long-awaited information telecoms policy. Source: New era dawns for ICT sector | 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
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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
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
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
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
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A UN report says government needs to increase the transparency of its surveillance policy and establish independent oversight mechanisms. A new repor.. Source: UN report tough on SA govt surveillance | ITWeb
[3 April 2016] A release from the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services notes that the 41 person strong SA delegation to WRC 2015 “played a significant role in securing major outcomes for spectrum management to be integrated into national regulatory arrangements over the next 12 months”. Outcomes of WRC-2015 in Geneva, Switzerland Final Acts WRC-15 [...]
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South Africa must end years of deliberation and approve the auction of radio spectrum so mobile-network operators can roll out high-speed broadband services to communities across the country, the telecommunications regulator said.Source: South Africa Urged by Regulator to Approve Spectrum Auction - Bloomberg Business