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The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill
[24 March 2018] The Bill is still under consideration by the Portfolio Committee.... Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill [28 Feb 2018] showing proposed amendments __ [18 November 2017] The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has been presenting its responses to [...]
ICASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs)
[23 March 2018] ICASA have published the following final radio frequency spectrum assignment plans: Radio frequency spectrum assignment plan for frequency band 138MHz to 143.6 MHZ Radio frequency spectrum assignment plan for frequency band 150.5 to 153 MHz Radio frequency [...]
Dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[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. [...]
Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fees
[23 March 2018] ICASA has given notice of the annual increase to be implemented in respect of radio frequency spectrum licence fees. The new fees will effective from 1 April 2018 and will increase by 5.3% based on the average [...]
Analysis of Tariff Notifications Submitted to ICASA by Network Operators
[23 March 2018] ICASA has published their analysis of tariff notifications submitted to it by network operators for the period 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017. Tariff Report 2017 (July - December) ___ [10 October 2017] ICASA has published [...]
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2017
[16 March 2018] Below are links to presentations made by stakeholders at the Consultative Workshop held on 6 & 7 March 2018: Alliance for Affordable Internet (presentation) Black Business Council (presentation) Cell C (presentation) Convergence Partners (presentation) Free Market Foundation [...]
E-Band and V-Band spectrum
[16 March 2018] ICASA has updated the register of links in the self-regulated portion of the E Band. E-Band self-coordinated-register-February 2018 ___ [5 September 2017] ICASA has published a first register of links in the self-regulated portion of the E [...]
ICASA Council
[12 March 2018] After somewhat of a hiatus, ICASA has begun publishing records of Council decisions once again: May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 ___ [23 September 2017] The Minister of Communications has formalised the new [...]
ICASA Consumer Advisory Panel
[1 March 2018] The Consumer Advisory Panel will be (re)launched at the capital Moloko Hotel on 9 March, with registration commencing at 09h00. __ [28 June 2017] ICASA has published a Reasons Document on the Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations which [...]
Review of Universal Service and Access Obligation (USAO) framework
[27 February 2018] ICASA has invited the public to comment on an application filed by Telkom on 16 November 2017 for the amendment of its Universal Service and Access Obligations ("USAOs"). ICASA commenced with the review of USAOs of licensees [...]
