ICASA warns wireless Internet service providers
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has warned wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) to not illegally use the 4GHz band.
The regulator said that the 4GHz band is used by the South African Air Force, and the warning was issued after Icasa received complaints about interference in this band.
“Anyone found to be in possession or operating such equipment outside the licence free band and is not a holder of a radio spectrum licence, will result in the apparatus being seized and dealt with according to law,” ICASA said.
Earlier this year ICASA confiscated uncertified handsets which caused interference with licensed services.
According to ICASA, interference by illegal handsets affects between 100,000 to 200,000 subscribers daily, resulting in poor Internet speeds and cellular reception issues.
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