The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA or the Authority) hereby gives notice of publication of the Revised Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations for public and industry comments. The Regulations, first published in 2011, seek to, amongst others establish the framework through which the Authority may allocate and assign radio frequency spectrum under the South African National Radio Frequency Plan; and establish transparent, fair and efficient procedures and processes for radio frequency spectrum licence applications.
In 2013, the Authority undertook a review of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations in order to ascertain their effectiveness. It was found that there are numerous numbering inconsistencies, no provisions to outline the consequence for failure to renew a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence and the process the Authority will initiate in dealing with illegal users of the radio frequency spectrum; as well as no provisions to safeguard the
rights of end-users prior to a licensee ceasing to provide services that require usage of the Radio Frequency Spectrum.
In addressing these anomalies and findings, the Authority has published the revised draft Regulations for public comments to be received by no later than 16h00 on 13 February 2015. All written representations submitted to the Authority pursuant to the notice shall be made available for inspection by interested persons from 17 February 2014 at the ICASA Library or website.
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