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  1. Luis

    Approval of the lower 6GHz band for standard power operation is imminent

    South Africa on the brink of major Wi-Fi upgrade The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (ICASA) approval of the lower 6GHz band for standard power operation is imminent, which will position the country as a global telecoms leader. That is according to Paul Colmer of the...
  3. Luis

    ICASA's new number recycling regulations have been released

    ICASA's new number recycling regulations have been released The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the Numbering Plan Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2026, which outline when a cellphone number can be deactivated. The amended regulations primarily focus on...
    • Luis
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    • cellphone numbers icasa numbering plan fourth amendment regulations
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  4. Luis

    ICASA outlines steps for satellite Internet providers to get a licence in South Africa

    ICASA lays out what Starlink must do to operate in South Africa The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has laid out exactly what satellite Internet providers, such as SpaceX's Starlink, must do to operate legally in the country. In a Government Gazette general notice...
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    • broadband icasa satellite internet satellite internet operator spacex starlink
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  5. Luis

    ICASA developing outlook to manage spectrum over the next 10 to 20 years

    ICASA developing outlook to manage spectrum over the next 10 to 20 years The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced it is developing a Long-Term Spectrum Outlook for the next 10 to 20 years. Presenting before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on...
    • Luis
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    • communications and digital technologies icasa radio frequency spectrum
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  6. Luis

    ICASA puts Netflix and WhatsApp under the microscope

    ICASA puts Netflix and WhatsApp under the microscope The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conduct a market inquiry into the impact of over-the-top (OTT) services like Netflix and WhatsApp on traditional broadcasting revenue. This is according to the regulator's...
    • Luis
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    • icasa independent communications authority of south africa meta netflix ott streaming services whatsapp
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Community TV channels demand DStv carry them

    Community TV channels demand DStv carry them The Association of Community Television (ACT-SA) wants South Africa's communications watchdog to force DStv to continue carrying community channels under the country's new digital TV regulations. However, the Independent Communications Authority of...
    • Hanno Labuschagne
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    • association of community television south africa (act-sa) community broadcasting dstv icasa local content regulations sabc
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Illegal walkie-talkies proliferate in SA

    Illegal walkie-talkies proliferate in SA Many popular handheld radios or "walkie-talkies" sold by major online retailers in South Africa are completely illegal or require a special licence to use. This is because they can be tuned to operate in radiofrequency spectrum bands that are not...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Telkom's tower sale gets Icasa approval

    Telkom's tower sale gets Icasa approval Telkom has cleared the last major regulatory hurdle in disposing of its masts and towers business, housed in its Swiftnet subsidiary. The telecoms company announced it had obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    3G smartphones not going away soon

    3G smartphones not going away soon People with 3G-only devices in South Africa will be able to continue using them for the next several years. However, continued imports of devices that support only 2G and 3G connectivity are hindering South Africa's plan to shut down these legacy network...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Big questions over R127-million payouts to MultiChoice execs

    Big questions over R127-million payouts to MultiChoice execs MultiChoice shareholders voiced their displeasure at the company's remuneration for executives and non-executive directors at its annual general meeting (AGM). Remuneration issues were the most contentious votes at the meeting held...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    How SMS will stay relevant in SA

    How SMS will stay relevant in SA While the use of Short Message Service (SMS) for personal communication has declined, the technology will remain relevant in South Africa. This is the view of Flickswitch MD and founder Kees Snijders, who explained that the key strength of SMS remains that it...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Starlink starts blocking roaming in Zimbabwe

    Starlink starts blocking roaming in Zimbabwe SpaceX's broadband satellite Internet service Starlink has warned users in Zimbabwe that it will disable their roaming services upon request from the country's communications regulator. Like South Africa, Zimbabwe does not yet officially support...
  14. RustyJacobz

    MTN is a rumour that takes money and don't deliver. Just avoid them.

    I switched to MTN from Telkom Mobile a few months back. Firstly, every direct marketing agent and his Aunt Joan started calling me or sending me spam SMS. Budget insurance, Scorpion Legal and such. I never gave them my number. Calling MTN didn't help as their Unhappiness Engineer kept...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    What Starlink must do to launch in SA

    What Starlink must do to launch in SA SpaceX can officially launch Starlink in South Africa without giving up 30% of its company to historically disadvantaged groups (HDGs). That is according to the Internet Service Providers Association of South Africa (ISPA).
    • Hanno Labuschagne
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    • black employment equity icasa internet service providers’ association (ispa) satellite internet spacex starlink
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Telkom launching legal challenge against Icasa's plan for future voice call rates

    Telkom launching legal challenge against Icasa's plan for future voice call rates Telkom is dragging the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to court over its decision to scrap asymmetric mobile termination rates (MTRs) for smaller mobile network operators. Termination...
  17. I

    Importing OnePlus 9

    Hey guy, I am looking to buy the OnePlus 9 from their US website as it is currently on sale for $349 and I have a $50 coupon, which makes the price relatively cheap for the phone. However, I just had a few question in regards to the import of the phone. 1.) If the phone is $300 how much duties...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Icasa says spectrum settlement with Telkom strikes balance

    Icasa says spectrum settlement with Telkom strikes balance The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has said that its out-of-court settlement with Telkom showed there must be attempts to balance commercial interests with the public good. Icasa and Telkom told the Sunday...
  19. F

    The Official RaspberryPi Thread

    Thought we should start one in the vein of other hardware threads like Galaxy S3 etc. Been thinking about case ideas so I Googled Raspberry Pi DIY case and came across this gem: http://discpi.vkspartak.sk/
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Spectrum auction mess — announcement coming soon

    Spectrum auction mess — announcement coming soon South African telecommunication companies are trying to settle a wireless spectrum auction dispute with the industry regulator out of court to avoid a prolonged legal battle. “Mediation efforts” are underway to find a simpler and faster way...
  21. D

    ICASA Regulations re 5Ghz WiFi

    Hi folks, Looking to get info about which frequencies/WiFi channels are allowed by ICASA in SA for unlicensed use, ie personal WiFi. I've noticed that some WiFi-enabled devices only have a few channels available to choose in the 5Ghz spectrum (channels 36,40,44,48) whereas others also allow...
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