The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa invites all interested parties and media to a media briefing to present a framework for the licensing of high demand spectrum for broadband (2.6GHz and 800MHz).
The Authority is of the view that this regulatory process will go a long way in introducing innovative sharing mechanisms and to allow as many new players as possible to have access to the 2.6GHz and 800 MHz bands.
Furthermore, this licensing process seeks to, among others; achieve the following national policy objectives:
- facilitate the introduction of new national and rural providers of electronic communications, including broadband
- ensure that participating licensees contribute to broad-based black economic empowerment.
The Authority will therefore publish an Invitation to Apply and the Spectrum Assignment Plan on Friday, 9 December 2011 for public comments by 24 January 2012; and the closing date for applications will be 23 March 2012.
The media briefing is scheduled as follows:
Date: 8 December 2011
Time: 14h00 to 15h00
Venue: ICASA Head Office
Block C Presentation Room
164 Katherine Street
Sandton
For media enquiries please contact:
Paseka Maleka
Tel: 011 566 3455
Cell: 079 509 0702
E-mail: pmaleka@icasa.org.za
