Telecommunications Amendment Act 64 of 2001

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64 of 2001

The Telecommunications Amendment Act 64 of 2001 intends:

  • to amend the Telecommunications Act, 1996 (Act No. 103 of 1996), so as:
    • to insert new definitions and substitute other definitions;
    • to make provision for radio frequency access in the 1800 MHz frequency band;
    • to make provision for new kinds of licences;
    • to make further provision for applications for licences and the consideration thereof;
    • to provide anew for the taking of decisions on applications for licences;
    • to provide for public switched telecommunication services and public switched telecommunication networks;
    • to further regulate mobile cellular telecommunication services;
    • to provide for the commencement or duration of certain licences;
    • to further regulate private telecommunication networks;
    • to make further provision for the interconnection of telecommunication systems;
    • to further provide for the availability of telecommunication facilities;
    • to provide for emergency centres;
    • to make further provision for certain functions of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; and
    • to make provision for the establishment of a telecommunications museum;
    • to provide for the repeal of a particular law and the amendment of another; and
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Amends

Sentech Act 63 of 1996

Commencement

30 November 2001

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