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Type approval has been a significant bottle neck which has caused significant delays which may in part be attributed to the manual processing and has seen some improvement following the use of the portal. Despite the improvements and even the expedited processes instituted in line with the COVID regulations, type approval remains a challenge for our members

There is a broad recognition in the document that initial ICT policy and regulation did not appreciate the potential of data in the digital economy whilst recent policies (and strategies) and regulatory frameworks (for privacy and cybersecurity) have a better appreciation of the range of regulatory considerations…

The SACF welcomes the publication of the notice of the Draft Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the Frequency bands 470 to 694MHz for Direct Migration from Analogue television and the release of the band 694 to 862 MHz in Government Gazette No.42887. In this document, we provide context where necessary and advance proposals that we believe will move the sector and the industry forward.

ICASA has published a discussion document following an inquiry to assess the state of competition in the provision of signal distribution services in South Africa. The purpose was to determine whether or not there are markets or market segments within the signal distribution services value chain which may warrant regulation in terms of the Electronic Communications Act.

Market Inquiry into Signal Distribution Services in South Africa: Discussion document