Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations feedback needed
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) today called 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 other things:
- establish a framework through which the telecoms regulator 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
- establish a fair, transparent and efficient process and procedure for radio frequency spectrum licence applications.
“These regulations will go a long way in harmonizing 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 They review outdated spectrum regulations which date as far back as 1979, and attempt to align these with new technological developments,” says Councillor Marcia Socikwa.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 regulator intends to hold public hearing from 01 to 02 December 2010.
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