and cable subscription broadcasting services
27 January 2006
Johannesburg - On 31 January 2006, the Independent Communications Authority
of South Africa (ICASA) will launch its Invitation to Apply (âthe ITAâ) for
commercial satellite and cable subscription broadcasting services.
Subscription broadcasting refers to âpay broadcastingâ available to
subscribers only. ICASA published the Position Paper on subscription
broadcasting on 1 June 2005. The Position Paper sets out ICASAâs policy on,
amongst others:
* The regulatory framework for subscription broadcasting in South Africa;
and
* The policy and licensing framework for subscription broadcasting
ICASA is now ready to invite applicants to apply for commercial satellite
and cable subscription broadcasting services. Applications for terrestrial
subscription broadcasting services will not be considered until the national
strategy on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting has been
finalised.
Details of the launch:
Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2006
Time: 11h30
Venue: ICASA Head Office, Block C Pinmill Farm (Presentation Room), 164
Katherine Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
Please indicate your attendance by email, phone or fax
Enquires:
Vimla Maistry
Tel: (011) 321 8434
Cell: 082 372 0270
Fax: (011) 321 8551
E-mail: vmaistry@icasa.org.za
Issued by: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
27 January 2006
Source: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (http://www.icasa.org.za)
