An association that represents South Africa’s biggest network operators wants regulatory parity regarding BEE rules.
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A global fight between mobile operators and the Wi-Fi industry is brewing ahead of Icasa’s next spectrum auction.
Removing ad valorem duties is a first step, but more work needs to be done to bridge the affordability gap.
South Africa’s big operators have lauded the announcement that luxury duties on basic smartphones will be scrapped.
Industry body ACT has told Icasa that the satellite licensing regime should not benefit some players over others.
The notion that South Africa’s big operators should be entitled to “Fair Share” is “difficult to swallow” for smaller industry players.
Andile Ngcaba said a move to erect toll roads for “over the top” companies in South Africa is not warranted.
Telecoms industry body ACT has called for ‘Fair Share’ and lighter regulations to help sustain infrastructure investments.
The telecoms industry is facing a barrage of threats, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi tells the TechCentral Show.
Lobby group ACT says government is not doing enough to counter the negative impact of power problems on the sector.