numbering plan regulations 2016
[21 September 2023] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016, which amend the prescribed period of inactivity for numbers.
dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[27 May 2026] Final regulations on use of the innovation sub-bands were published on 22 May 2026. Regulations on the Use of Innovation Spectrum, 2026 The Regulations will come into a force on a future date to be determined by ICASA. __ [9 December 2025] The deadline for confirming interest in participating in co-existence studies [...]
USAASA and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
[27 April 2026] Revised five-year strategic plans for the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) have been published. USAASA Strategic Plan 2026-30 USAF Strategic Plan 2026-30 ___ [23 February 2026] It's on again. The Draft USAF Manual has been republished for comment. Draft USAF [...]
domain name management
| 2019 | 2018 | [24 April 2026] The .za Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has presented its Annual Performance Plan (APP) for the period 1 March 2026 - 30 April 2027. ZADNA Annual Performance Plan 2026-27 __ [21 February 2026] The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA), .za Registry Consortium (ZARC) and the .za Domain Name [...]
ITU questionnaires
[1 April 2026] ICASA has released the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators questionnaire (WTI Questionnaire) 2026 on telecommunications statistics. The reporting period is January 2025 to December 2025. An explanation of the definitions used is provided as a separate document. Letter to Stakeholders ITU World Telecommunication ICT Indicators Long Questionnaire 2026 Definitions (.xlsx) [...]
competition commission inquiry into online intermediation platforms
| 2021 | [10 November 2025] The Commission has published a draft guidance note on the implementation of its Final Report. Draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note Written submissions are due by 16h00 on 28 November 2025 and can be sent to Rakshad@compcom.co.za. All submissions will be reviewed and a final Guidance Note published by [...]
Icasa must go back to the drawing board on mobile broadband rules
Source: Icasa must go back to the drawing board on mobile broadband rules
protection of personal information act 2013
[5 July 2023] The Information Regulator is in receipt of a proposed code of conduct from the Direct Marketing Association of Southern Africa (DMASA), dealing with how personal information will be processed in the Direct Marketing Industry.
World Radiocommunication Conference
[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 [...]
ICASA 5G Forum
[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 [...]
Broadband Access Fund / SA Connect
[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 [...]
South Africa’s draft network deployment by-laws: what comes next – TechCentral Telecoms
Source: South Africa's draft network deployment by-laws: what comes next - TechCentral Telecoms
National State of Disaster due to COVID-19 – South African Telecommunications Sector
Telecoms-specific content | Telecoms-specific regulations | Documents and processes needed to provide essential services | General regulations | ICASA and other organisations | Miscellaneous links | Ongoing updates | 2021 | 2020 | [13 May 2022] Following the termination of the [...]
South Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
[6 March 2022] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies updated Parliament on progress with the PC4IR Strategic Implementation Plan on 1 March 2022. Progress update on PC4IR Strategic Implementation Plan (Feb 2022) ___ [8 January 2021] Reflecting on her first 100 days in office, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies announced the completion [...]
Spectrum progress being made, but allocation unlikely in 2021
Source: Spectrum progress being made, but allocation unlikely in 2021
PODCAST | Developing infrastructure for connectivity in SA versus property rights
Source: PODCAST | Developing infrastructure for connectivity in SA versus property rights
Digital and Future Skills Strategy for South Africa
[10 October 2020] Overview Digital and Future Skills Strategy South Africa September 2020 ___ [27 September 2020] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies published a final National Digital and Future Skills Strategy for South Africa. National Digital and Future Skills Strategy South Africa 23 September 2020 This Strategy sets out a structured series of [...]
The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services
...the story continues Department of Communications and Digital Technologies __ [17 December 2019] The Department provided Parliament with an overview of international ICT agreements entered into with other countries since 2017. DTPS on International ICT Agreements entered into since 2017 __ [8 September 2019] The DTPS presented on its performance for the 4th quarter of [...]
The (new) Department of Communications
[7 September 2019] The Department of Communications updated Parliament on its progress in implementing its Annual Performance Plan on 3 September 2019. DOC - 2019_20 Quarter 1 Performance Report Presentation __ [7 July 2019] The Department presented its Annual Performance Plan (APP) to the Portfolio Committee for Communications on 3 July 2019. DOC APP Presentation [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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
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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