South Africa remains one of the most cost-effective regions for spectrum worldwide, according to the GSMA.
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The national assembly of parliament has adopted recommendations made by communications minister Solly Malatsi.
A senior MP has accused the communications minister of seeking to erode the country’s laws on local ownership.
South African amateur radio organisation Sarl wants to extend its contributions to other parts of the continent.
Internet usage soared last year, with fibre leading the charge and mobile activity also on the rise, Icasa said.
The communications regulator said its price adjustments are in line with inflation.
Government has developed a national satellite strategy that will soon be presented to the cabinet.
Icasa claims it cannot fulfil its mandate regarding number allocations as it has no sight of the Rica database.
Icasa has signalled it intends to make available radio spectrum in what it has described as two “innovation bands”.
Managing this radio spectrum is a crucial aspect of national telecommunications policy.