LTE and 3G spectrum: "the way it really is"
ICASA argues that the mobile operators have enough spectrum, but an analyst say that this argument is absurd
Frequency migration comments deadline extended by ICASA
ICASA has extended the deadline for the submission of comments to its proposes frequency migration plan
Minister backtracks on spectrum promises
The aim of providing a long-awaited policy direction for the assignment of high demand spectrum by May 2012 seems to be out the window
Owning the spectrum
The ANC’s policy discussion document on communications contains proposals that could result in the rationalising of state institutions
This refers to the Draft Policy Directions on Radio Frequency Spectrum for Electronic Communications Services in High Demand Spectrum and on Exploiting the Digital Dividend, which you will find here.
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Sentech has plans for its valuable spectrum
Mobile broadband networks need radio frequency like programmers need coffee and Sentech is sitting on the good stuff
Who should get a piece of the digital dividend spectrum
Should spectrum go to established operators MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and 8ta, or should it be used to drive competition in South Africa's mobile broadband space?
Spectrum regulations published by ICASA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations on 31 March 2011 in the government gazette and on the ICASA website.
ISPA calls for progress on spectrum auctions
ISPA calls on both ICASA and the DoC to inform industry of their progress in finalising the long-awaited spectrum auctions in the 2.6 and 3.5GHz bands
Cell C boosts 3G spectrum capacity
ICASA approves Cell C’s application for additional bandwidth in the 2100MHz band to be used for their HSPA+ network rollout
Trading unused spectrum: Should it be allowed?
Screamer Telecoms’ use of Sentech spectrum highlights an important question in the SA telecoms space: Should ICASA allow the trading of unused spectrum?
Broadlink/iBurst deny using spectrum illegally
Broadlink says they are well within the law after rumours surfaced about illegal wireless links and spectrum usage
Cellular spectrum and corruption
India's telecommunications minister resigned on Sunday over corruption allegations stemming from a federal probe into the sale of bandwidth for cellphone services to mobile operators.
GSMA calls on ICASA and Government to Support Mobile Broadband
The GSMA today called upon South African communications regulator ICASA, along with the country’s government, to act now and make key decisions on mobile spectrum allocation and taxation policy.
Sentech appears to have cut an illegal deal to sell spectrum
Details have started to emerge of serious financial irregularities at Sentech, the state-owned signal distributor, under the agency's previous board.
SA envoy benefits from illegal Sentech deal
The cash-strapped state-owned...
100 Mbps LTE in South Africa: What's holding the roll-out back?
Vodacom has already broken the 100 Mbps speed barrier in a live LTE demonstration, but commercial services are some way off
WAPA wants a slice of licensed spectrum
WAPA sets its sights on licensed spectrum which will assist current Wi-Fi providers to boost their service levels