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Dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[20 April 2017] We have put together an overview and update document pertaining to Dynamic Spectrum Assignment and Television White Spaces in South Africa, which can be found at the link below. Status update on the use of Dynamic Spectrum [...]
Vodacom acquisition of Neotel
[11 April 2017] We have obtained a copy of the judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which confirms that the appeal lodged by Neotel was dismissed on a legal technicality. Judgment - Neotel (Pty) Ltd v Telkom SOC others [...]
National e-Government Strategy: Digitizing government services
[11 April 2017] The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has published for comment a draft National e-Government Strategy under section 5(3) of the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act of 2002. Draft National e-Government Strategy - Digitizing government services Comments [...]
National e-Strategy
[10 April 2017] The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has published for comment a draft National e-Strategy under section 5{3) of the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act of 2002. Draft National e-strategy - Technology working for the people to [...]
Financial forecast report
[10 April 2017] ICASA has published a notice in the Government Gazette on 7 April 2017 noting that certain licensees are required to submit an annual forecast of licence fees using the format in Schedule 3(1), on or before 30 April [...]
SMME development in the ICT sector
[2 April 2017] The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has published a Draft Information and Communication Technology Small, Medium and Micro -Enterprise Support Strategy ("Draft ICT SMME Support Strategy") for public comment. Draft ICT SMME Support Strategy 31 March [...]
Type Approval Regulations 2013
[2 April 2017] ICASA has published a regulatory position statement to conclude the inquiry into equipment type approval exemption. Regulatory position on equipment type approval exemption 31 March 2017 The Authority’s position is set out as follows: Based on the [...]
Numbering Plan Regulations 2016
[30 March 2017] ICASA has published an amendment to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016 which extends the deadline for migration of machine related services to the 14-digit numbering block specified for this purpose to 28 September 2018. Numbering Plan Amendment [...]
ICASA fee increases
[27 March 2017] ICASA are increasing their fees in relation to Service Licensing, Type Approval and Radio Frequency Spectrum, effective from 1 April 2017. The relevant notices can be found below. Service Licensing Type Approval Radio Frequency Spectrum
Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fees
[27 March 2017] ICASA has given notice of the annual increase to be implemented in respect of radio frequency spectrum licence fees. Notice in terms of Regulation 9A of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fee Amendment Regulations 2015 Effective 1 April [...]
