Discussion Document On Dsa And Opportunistic Spectrum Management

ICASA hereby issues a notice regarding its intention to conduct an inquiry into Phase 2 of the implementation of Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management.

The purpose of the inquiry is for the Authority to:

(a) consider the establishment of a regulatory framework through which the Authority may authorise the use of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) assignment in the S and C frequency bands.

(b) consider the establishment of a regulatory framework through which the Authority may authorise implementation of Secondary spectrum markets in the S and C frequency bands.

(c) consider the establishment of the technical conditions under which the DSS must be implemented in accordance with the National Radio Frequency Plan.

(d) consider the establishment of mechanisms for ensuring the protection of primary users in the S and C bands from harmful interference.