[1 October 2026] The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has published a Discussion Document on Categories of Needy Persons and Subsidy Applications and Payment Modalities for public comment:
Written submissions are due by 16h00 on Friday 30 October 2026. These should be sent by email to consultation@usaasa.org.za marked for the attention of Mr Trevor Nivi.
USAASA will use the outcomes of this process to develop recommendations to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.
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[1 October 2026] The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has invited written submissions on a Discussion Document on Universal Access and Universal Service.
USAASA Discussion Document on Universal Service and Access 1 October 2026
Written submissions are due by 16h00 on Friday 30 October 2026.
Written submissions are due by 16h00 on Friday 30 October 2026. These should be sent by email to consultation@usaasa.org.za marked for the attention of Mr Trevor Nivi.
USAASA will use the outcomes of this process to develop recommendations to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.
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[February 2010] The Department of Communications has issued a determination under section 82(3) of the Electronic Communications Act of 2005 (“the ECA”) setting out what is to be regarded as constituting (a) universal access by all areas and communities in South Africa to electronic communications services and electronic communications network services, and (b) universal provision for all people in South Africa of electronic communications services and access to electronic communications network services.
The Determination also sets out universal access and universal service targets which be applicable for at least the next two years. It is not clear at this time how these targets will be applied to holders of ECS and ECNS licences.