ICASA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) functions as the independent regulator of the electronic communications industry in South Africa.
inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services in south africa
[3 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Affordability No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in the year. [...]
inquiry into the impact of over-the-top (OTT) services on licensees
[2 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Impact of OTTs No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in [...]
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2026
[4 September 2026] The Portfolio Committee has set out its provisional timetable for processing the Bill. Date Activity 21 September 2026 Closing date for written submissions Sep-Oct 2026 Staff analysis phase; verification, thematic analysis, identification [...]
ICASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs)
[4 August 2023] ICASA has published the following final RFSAPs: RFSAP for the frequency band 138 - 144 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 156.8375 - 174 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 335.4 - 380 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 380 - 399.9 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 406.1 - 410 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 410 - 430 MHz RFSAP for the frequency band 440 - 450 MHZ
satellite licensing framework
[9 August 2026] ICASA will hold hybrid oral public hearings on the two sets of draft regulations setting out proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 and the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations, [...]
ICASA
[26 May 2026] The communications regulator provided Parliament wtih an update on some key issues on 15 May 2026. Future Overall Agenda on the use of Spectrum and Market Oversight: Enforcement of Infrastructure Sharing, [...]