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ICASA analysis of tariff notifications
[20 October 2024] ICASA has published their analysis of tariff notifications submitted to it by network operators during the first six months of 2024. Bi-Annual Report on the Analysis of Tariff Notifications submitted to ICASA for the period 1 January [...]
ITU questionnaires
[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 [...]
Roadmap for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in South Africa
[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 [...]
end-user and subscriber service charter regulations
| 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 [...]
domain name management
| 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 [...]
artificial intelligence policy and regulation in South Africa
[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 [...]
high-demand radio frequency spectrum
2023 | 2022 | 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 - [...]
dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[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 [...]
mobile broadband services regulations 2021
| 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 [...]
dealing with WASP subscription services
[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 [...]
