The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa hereby calls for written submissions on the Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations that were published in the Government Gazette No. 33590 of 29 September 2010.
The draft regulations seek to, among others, establish a framework through which the Authority may allocate and assign radio frequency spectrum under the South African Table of Frequency Allocations, establish standard terms and conditions which will be applicable to all frequency bands and applications as well as Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences; and to establish a fair, transparent and efficient process and procedure for radio frequency spectrum licence applications.
“These regulations will go a long way in harmonising spectrum regulations in a converging world. They review outdated spectrum regulations which date as far back as 1979; and attempt to align these with new technological developments,” says Councillor Marcia Socikwa.
The closing date for written submissions on the draft regulations is no later than 16h00 on Friday, 19 November 2010. The Authority intends to hold public hearing from 1 to 2 December 2010.
All written representations or enquiries relating to the draft regulations may be directed to the Project Leader:
Richard Makgotlho
Tel: 011 566 3367
E-mail: rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za
All media enquiries should be directed to:
Paseka Maleka
Tel: 011 566 3455
Cell: 079 509 0702
E-mail: pmaleka@icasa.org.za
Source: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
