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ICASA publishes the updated Information Memorandum for another round of consultation
2021-11-16ICASA has published an updated Information Memorandum (IM) for the licensing of the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Spectrum, for the second round of public consultation.
This publication of the IM is another critical consultative process ICASA is undertaking in the continued implementation of the truncated timetable and roadmap issued by the Authority on 1 October 2021 for the expedited licensing of the high-demand spectrum. The issuance of the initial roadmap was followed by the successful hosting of the IM workshop on 15 October 2021 to clarify all matters and to receive stakeholder comments on the initial IM.
ICASA invites applications for the Provisional Assignment of Radio Frequency Spectrum
2021-11-10ICASA is inviting applications from infrastructure-based mobile network operators for provisional assignment of the radio frequency spectrum under the new ICT COVID-19 National State of Disaster Regulations, 2021.
The new price regulation regime for reserved postal services set to come into effect in April 2022
2021-10-22After giving notice of its intention in 2019 to review the current Price Cap Regulations for Reserved Postal Services, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) has published the amendments to the Price Cap Regulations for Reserved Postal Services, as well as the Reasons Document.
ICASA conducts a workshop in respect of the published Information Memorandum on the licensing of IMT Spectrum
2021-10-13ICASA is conducting a virtual workshop on the Information Memorandum (IM) for the licensing of the International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Spectrum, published on 1 October 2021.
This workshop marks the first step in implementing the truncated timetable and roadmap issued by the Authority for the expedited licensing of the IMT spectrum, also known as high-demand spectrum.
ICASA intends to oppose litigation by Telkom SA on the temporary spectrum
2021-10-13The Authority hereby confirms that it has resolved to oppose the litigation instituted by Telkom to prevent the expiry of the temporary COVID-19 spectrum allocation. ICASA believes that the circumstances and considerations that informed the issuing of the radio frequency spectrum at the onset of the pandemic never contemplated that the spectrum would be licensed on a long-term or semi-permanent basis.
ICASA allocates PEB slots to political parties and independent candidates contesting the 2021 municipal elections
2021-10-06In line with Section 57 of the Electronic Communications Act, the Authority will allocate timeslots for party election broadcasts (PEBs) to ensure fair coverage for all political parties and independent candidates during the election period. The allocation of PEB slots will take place on Friday, 8 October 2021 at Protea Hotel, Midrand from 09h00.