• Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)
  • Notice No. 364 of 2006
  • Act
  • Chapter 1 : Introductory Provisions
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Object of Act
  • Chapter 2 : Policy and Regulations
    • 3. Ministerial Policies and Policy directions
    • 4. Regulations by Authority
  • Chapter 3 : Licensing Framework
    • 5. Licensing
    • 6. Licence exemption
    • 7. Prohibition of provision of service without licence
    • 8. Terms and conditions for licences
    • 9. Application for and granting of individual licences
    • 10. Amendment of individual licence
    • 11. Renewal of individual licence
    • 12. Surrender of individual licence
    • 13. Transfer of individual licences or change of ownership
    • 14. Suspension or cancellation of individual licence
    • 15. Effect of suspension, cancellation, surrender or expiry of individual licence
    • 16. Class licence
    • 17. Registration for Class Licence
    • 18. Refusal of registration for class licence
    • 19. Renewal of class licence
  • Chapter 4 : Electronic Communications Networks and Electronic Communications Facilities
    • 20. Application
    • 21. Rapid deployment of electronic communications facilities
    • 22. Entry upon and construction of lines across land and waterways
    • 23. Underground pipes for purposes of electronic communications network service
    • 24. Pipes under streets
    • 25. Removal of electronic communications network facilities
    • 26. Fences
    • 27. Trees obstructing electronic communications network facilities
    • 28. Height or depth of electronic communications network facilities
    • 29. Electrical works
  • Chapter 5 : Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 30. Control of radio frequency spectrum
    • 31. Radio frequency spectrum licence
    • 32. Control of possession of radio apparatus
    • 33. Frequency co-ordination
    • 34. Radio frequency plan
  • Chapter 6 : Technical Equipment and Standards
    • 35. Approval of type
    • 36. Technical standards for equipment and electronic communications facilities
  • Chapter 7 : Interconnection
    • 37. Obligation to interconnect
    • 38. Interconnection regulations
    • 39. Filing of interconnection agreements
    • 40. Notification of interconnection disputes
    • 41. Interconnection pricing principles
    • 42. Carrier pre-selection
  • Chapter 8 : Electronic Communications Facilities Leasing
    • 43. Obligation to lease electronic communications facilities
    • 44. Electronic communications facilities leasing regulations
    • 45. Filing of electronic communications facilities leasing agreements
    • 46. Notification of electronic communications facilities leasing agreement disputes
    • 47. Facilities leasing pricing principles
  • Chapter 9 : Broadcasting Services
    • 48. Application
    • 49. Public broadcasting service licences
    • 50. Community broadcasting service licences
    • 51. Commercial broadcasting service licences
    • 52. Prohibition on granting of broadcasting service licence to party-political entities, independent candidates and independent represenatives
    • 53. Record of programmes broadcast by broadcasting service licensees
    • 54. Code of conduct for broadcasting service licensees
    • 55. Control over advertisements
    • 56. Prohibition on broadcasting of election broadcasts and political advertisements except in certain circumstances
    • 57. Broadcasting of election broadcasts on public broadcasting services
    • 58. Political advertising on broadcasting services
    • 59. Equitable treatment of political parties, independent representatives and independent candidates by broadcasting service licensees during election period
    • 60. Restriction on subscription broadcasting services
    • 61. Preservation of South African programming
    • 62. Broadcasting signal distribution objectives
    • 63. Self provisioning by broadcasting service licensees
    • 64. Limitations on foreign control of commercial broadcasting services
    • 65. Limitations on control of commercial broadcasting services
    • 66. Limitations on cross-media control of commercial broadcasting services
  • Chapter 10 : Competition Matters
    • 67. Competition matters
  • Chapter 11 : Numbering
    • 68. Numbering plans and number portability
  • Chapter 12 : Consumer Issues
    • 69. Code of conduct, end-user and subscriber service charter
    • 70. Persons with disabilities
  • Chapter 13 : General
    • 72. Establishment of Electronic Communications and ICT Museum
    • 72A. National Broadband Council
    • 73. E-rate
    • 74. Offences and penalties
    • 75. Directory services
    • 76. Establishment of public emergency communications centres
    • 77. Duties of 112 Emergency Centres and licensees
    • 78. National Public emergency number
    • 79. Standards, capabilities and operating procedures of 112 Emergency Centres
    • 79A. Limitation of liability
    • 79B. Provision of information
  • Chapter 14 : Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa
    • 80. Continued existence of Universal Service Agency
    • 81. Functions of Board
    • 81A. Fiduciary duties of Board members, and removal and dissolution
    • 82. Functions of Agency
    • 82A. Appointment of chief executive officer
    • 82B. Conditions of appointment of CEO
    • 82C. Termination of employment of CEO
    • 82D. Acting chief executive officer
    • 82E. Delegation and assignment by CEO
    • 83. CEO and staff of Agency
    • 84. Financing of Agency
    • 85. Banking account
    • 86. Annual and other reports
    • 87. Continued existence and control of Universal Service Fund
    • 88. Application of money in Universal Service and Access Fund
    • 89. Contributions to Universal Service and Access Fund
    • 90. Competitive tender for universal service and access projects
    • 91. Accounts of Universal Service and Access Fund
  • Chapter 15 : Transitional Provisions
    • 92. Existing licences
    • 93. Licence conversion
    • 94. Conflicts
    • 95. Existing regulations
    • 96. Application of Act
    • 97. Repeal and amendment of laws
    • 98. Short title and commencement
  • Schedule : Repeal and amendment of laws
    • Repeal and amendment of laws
• Regulations
  • Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Regulation, 2007
    • Notice No. 243 of 2007
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Application
    • 3. Frequency
    • 4. Equipment Authorization
    • 5. Data Programming Protocol
    • 6. Fees
    • 7. Registration Process
    • 8. Abuse of PLB's
    • Annexure A : 406MHz CQSPAS - SARSAT South African Distress Beacon
  • [Repealed] Regulations on the Establishment and Constitution of the Consumer Advisory Panel of ICASA
  • [Repealed] ICASA General Licence Fees Regulations, 2009
  • Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations, 2009
    • Notice No. R. 720 of 2009
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Framework for DTT Multiplexes
    • 4. Multiplex Allocation
    • 5. Digital Incentive Channels
    • 6. Digital Incentive Channel Authorisation and Procedure
    • 7. Electronic Communication Network Service (ECNS) Licensee
    • 8. General Obligations
    • 9. Joint Spectrum Advisory Committee
    • 10. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 11. Short Title and Commencement
  • Regulations regarding the Code of Conduct for Broadcasting Service Licensees
    • Notice No. 958 of 2009 
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Scope of Application
    • 3. Violence and Hate speech
    • 4. Exclusions
    • 5. Children
    • 6. Watershed Period
    • 7. Sexual Conduct
    • 8. Audience Advisories
    • 9. Classification by Films and Publications Board
    • 10. News
    • 11. Comment
    • 12. Controversial issues of public importance
    • 13. Elections
    • 14. Privacy, Dignity and Reputation
    • 15. Competitions and Audience Participation
    • 16. Short title and commencement
  • [Repealed] End-user and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, 2009
  • [Repealed] Digital Migration Regulations, 2010
  • Second Sport Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. R. 275 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Object of the Regulations
    • 3. Scope of Regulations
    • 4. Criteria for Identifying National Sporting Events of Public Interest
    • 5. Listed National Sporting Events
    • 6. Broadcasting of National Sporting Events
    • 7. Review of Listed Events
    • 8. Dispute Resolution
    • 9. Monitoring
    • 10. Penalties
    • 11. Repeal of Existing Regulations
    • 12. Short Title and Commencement
  • Interconnection Regulations, 2010
    • Notice No. R. 282 of 2010
    • Part 1 : Preliminaries
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Purpose of regulations
    • Part II : Interconnection
      • 3. Requests for interconnection
      • 4. Financial feasibility
      • 5. Technical feasibility
      • 6. Maintenance of any to any connectivity
    • Part III : Principles for interconnection agreements
      • 7. Quality of service and standards
      • 8. Service level parameters
      • 9. Confidentiality
      • 10. Non discrimination
      • 11. Transparency
      • 12. Interconnection information
      • 13. Point of interconnection
      • 14. Exemption
    • Part IV : Framework, model terms and conditions of agreements
      • 15. Terms and conditions of interconnection agreements
    • Part V
      • 16. Dispute resolution
    • Part VI : Submission, filing, review and timeframes of agreements
      • 17. Submission and review of interconnection agreements
      • 18. Consideration by the Authority for compliance
    • Part VII : General
      • 19. Filing of interconnection agreement
      • 20. Commencement date
      • 21. Suspension and termination of agreement
      • 22. Contraventions and Penalties
      • 23. Short title and commencement
      • 24. Transitional provisions
      • 25. Repeals
  • Mobile Television Regulations, 2010
    • Notice No. R. 318 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Scope
    • 4. Eligibility to Apply
    • 5. Designation of Use of Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 6. Application Procedures and Criteria for Awarding Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences
    • 7. Authorisation of Mobile TV Broadcasting Channels
    • 8. Duration of licence
    • 9. Offences and Penalties
    • 10. Short Title and Commencement
    • Schedule 1 : Procedures and Criteria for Awarding Radio Frequency Spectrum for the Provision of Mobile Television Broadcasting Service
    • Appendix
      • Appendix A : Application Information
      • Appendix B : Substantive Information
      • Appendix C : Warranty Undertaking
  • Licensing Processes and Procedures Regulations, 2010
    • Notice No. R. 522 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Scope of the regulations
    • 4. The prescribed forms
    • 5. Submission of applications and other documents
    • 6. Amendment of applications
    • 7. Liability for cost of applications and notices
    • 8. Application for an Individual Licence (section 9 of the Act)
    • 9. Application to amend an individual Licence (section 10 of the Act)
    • 10. Application to renew an individual Licence (section 11 of the Act)
    • 11. Application to transfer or to transfer control of an individual Licence (section 13 of the Act)
    • 12. Restrictions on transfer and removal of an individual Licence
    • 13. Surrender of an individual Licence (section 12 of the Act)
    • 14. Application for a special temporary authorisation for testing purposes, demonstrations and research and development (section 5(7)(a)(iv))
    • 14A. Notice of change of information in respect of an individual Licence
    • 15. Publication of the notice for online application process
    • 16. Contraventions
    • Schedules
      • Schedule 1 : Repealed Regulations
    • Forms
      • Form C : Application to amend an Individual licence
      • Form E : Application to Renew an Individual Licence
      • Form G : Application to Transfer Ownership and/or Control of an Individual Licence
      • Form O : Notice of change of information in respect of an Individual Licence
  • Regulations Regarding Standard Terms and Conditions for Individual Licences under Chapter 3
    • Notice No. R. 523 of 2010
    • Schedule 1 : Standard Terms and Conditions for Individual Broadcasting Services, 2010
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Notification of Licensee Details and Information
      • 3. Licence Area
      • 4. Duration of the Licence
      • 5. Commencement of Operations
      • 6. Hours of Operations
      • 7. Services to be provided by the Licensee
      • 8. Safety Measures
      • 9. Provision of Information
      • 10. Public Service Announcements
      • 11. General Obligations of Licensees
      • 12. Specific Terms and Conditions
      • 13. Obligations that apply in respect of Subscription Broadcasting Services Only
      • 14. Contravention and Fines
      • 15. Notices and Addresses
      • 16. Short Title and Commencement
      • 17. Repeal of Regulations
      • Annexure A Individual Broadcasting Services Licence
    • Schedule 2 : Individual Electronic Communications Network Services Licences
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Notification of Licensee Details and Information
      • 3. Licence Area
      • 4. Duration of the Licence
      • 5. Commencement and Operation of Service
      • 6. Services to be provided by the Licensee
      • 7. Safety Measures
      • 8. Provision of Information
      • 9. Publication of Tariffs and Fees
      • 10. Metering and Billing arrangements
      • 11. Specific Terms and Conditions
      • 12. Contravention and Fines
      • 13. Notices and Addresses
      • 14. Short Title and Commencement
      • 15. Repeal of Regulations
  • Amendment Standard Terms and Conditions for Class Licences, 2021
    • Notice No. R. 525 of 2010
    • Schedule 1 : Standard Terms and Conditions for Class Broadcasting Services Regulations, 2010
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Notification of Change in Licensee Details and Information
      • 3. Licence Area
      • 4. Duration of the Licence
      • 5. Commencement of Operations
      • 6. Hours of Operations
      • 7. Services to be provided by The Licensee
      • 8. Safety Measures
      • 9. Provision of Information
      • 10. Public Service Announcements
      • 10A. General Obligations of Licensees
      • 10B. Provisions for Low Power Sound Broadcasting Service Programming
      • 10C. Provisions for Special Event Licences
      • 11. Offences and Penalties
      • 12. Short Title and Commencement
      • 13. Repeal of Regulations
    • Schedule 2 : Class Electronic Communications Network Services
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Notification of change in Licensee details and information
      • 3. Licence Area
      • 4. Duration of the Licence
      • 5. Commencement of Operations
      • 6. Hours of Operations
      • 7. Services to be provided by The Licensee
      • 8. Safety Measures
      • 9. Provision of Information
      • 10. Publication of Tariffs and Fees
      • 11. Metering and Billing Arrangements
      • 12. Offences and Penalties
      • 13. Short Title and Commencement
    • Schedule 3 : Class Electronic Communications Service Licences
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Notification of change in Licensee details and information
      • 3. Licence Area
      • 4. Duration of the Licence
      • 5. Commencement of Operations
      • 6. Hours of Operations
      • 7. Services to be provided by the Licensee
      • 8. Safety Measures
      • 9. Provision of Information to the Authority
      • 10. Publication of Tariffs and Fees
      • 11. Metering and Billing Arrangements
      • 12. Offences and Penalties
      • 13. Short Title and Commencement
      • 14. Repeal of Regulations
      • Annexures
    • Reasons Document on the Amendment Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations for Class Licences, 2021 - March 2021
  • Class Licensing Processes and Procedures Regulations (as amended), 2010
    • Notice No. R. 526 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Application of these regulations
    • 4. The prescribed forms
    • 5. Submission of applications and other documents
    • 6. Liability for costs of applications, notices and registrations
    • 7. Registration for a class licence (section 16 and 17 of the Act)
    • 8. Application to amend a Class Licence
    • 9. Notice to renew a class licence (section 19(2) of the Act)
    • 10. Application to transfer a class licence (section 16(6) of the Act)
    • 11. Surrender of class licence
    • 12. Notice of change of information in respect of a class licence
    • 13. Licence exempt services and networks
    • 13A. Registration for class licence to provide a Special Event and Temporary Community Broadcasting Service
    • 14. Holding of hearings
    • 14A. Contraventions
    • 15. Short title and Commencement
    • 16. Repeal and Amendment of these Regulations
    • Schedule 1 : Repealed Regulations
    • Forms
  • Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fee Amendment Regulations, 2015
    • Notice 754 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Object of the regulations
    • 3. Fee Determination
    • 4. Competing Applications
    • 5. Formulae
    • 6. Factors and Look Up Tables
    • 7. Minimum Fees
    • 8. Multi Year licences
    • 9. Reference Table for Calculating Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fees.
    • 9A. Radio Spectrum Fee Increase
    • 10. Information requirements
    • 11. [Repealed] Contraventions and penalties
    • 12. Short title and commencement
    • 13. Repeal and amendment
    • Annexure "A"
    • Reasons Document: Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations
      • Notice 827 of 2010
      • 1. Introduction
      • 2. Legislative Framework
      • 3. Policy Framework
      • 4. Comments on Policy Issues
      • 5. Comments On Appropriate Model
      • 6. Comments on Formula Parameters and Factors
      • 7. Alternative Formulas and General Comments
      • 8. Conclusion
  • Carrier Pre-Selection Regulations, 2010
    • Notice No. 924 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these regulations
    • 3. CPS Phase 1: The electronic services subject to carrier pre-selection
    • 4. Framework
    • 5. Establishment
    • 6. Charges
    • 7. Routing
    • 8. Service and other requirements
    • 10. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 11. Short title and commencement
    • 12. Repeal of the regulations
    • Reasons Document with respect to Carrier Pre-Selection Regulations, 2010
      • Section A: Introduction and Background
      • Section B
  • USAF Regulations, 2011
    • Notice No. R. 93 of 2011
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Object of the Regulations
    • 3. Contributions to the Universal Service and Access Fund
    • 4. Payment of Contributions
    • 5. Interest
    • 6. Amendment or Repeal
    • 7. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 8. Short Title and Commencement
    • Position Paper - USAF Regulations Review
  • Municipal Elections Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Regulations, 2011
    • Notice No. R. 203 of 2011
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Object of the regulations
    • 3. Scope of the Regulations
    • 4. Party election broadcasts
    • 5. Allocation of air-time in respect of party election broadcasts
    • 6. Political Advertising
    • 7. Complaints
    • 8. General
    • 9. Penalty
    • 10. Short title and Commencement
    • Annexure A
      • Schedule 1 : Formula to Calculate the Allocation of Party Election Broadcasts for the 2011 Municipal Elections
      • Schedule 2 : Guidelines
    • Amendment of the Municipal Elections Broadcasts and Politicall Advertisements Regulations, 2021
      • Reasons for Decision October 2021
  • Compliance Procedure Manual Regulations, 2011
    • Notice No. 902 of 2011
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Application
    • 4. Submission Instructions
    • 5. Prescribed Forms
    • 6. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 7. Special Provision
    • 8. Short Title and Commencement
    • Forms
      • Form 1 : Standard Terms and Conditions for ECS, ECNS ...
      • Form 2 : Basic Financial Reporting Form Payment of ...
      • Form 3 : Universal Service and Access Obligations
      • Form 4 : E - Rate Form
      • Form 5 : Tariff Reporting Form
      • Form 6A : Sectoral Planning Data
      • Form 6B : Sectoral Planning
      • Form 7A : Code of Conduct for ECS and ECNS
      • Form 7B : Code of Practice for Postal Services
      • Form 7C : Code on People with Disabilities
      • Form 8 : Broadcasting
      • Form 8A : Programme Record
      • Form 8B : Pro-Forma Advertising Log
      • Form 8C : Pro-Forma Sponsorship Log
      • Form 8D : Format Factor Log Sheet
      • Form 8E : Pro-Forma Music Log
      • Form 9 : Broadcasting
      • Form 9A : General Logsheet
      • Form 9B : Pro-Forma Sponsorship Log
      • Form 9C : Format Factor Log Sheet for Radio
      • Form 10 : General Logsheet
      • Form 11 : Judgement For
      • Form 12A : Complaints Report
      • Form 12B : Postal Services Complaints Report
      • Form 13 : Customer Care Standards
      • Form 14 : Courier Undertaking
  • [Repealed] Numbering Plan Regulations, 2012
  • Digital Migration Regulations, 2012
    • Notice No. 1070 of 2012
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Framework for digital migration 
    • 4. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 1
    • 5. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 2
    • 6. Digital incentive channel authorisation procedure
    • 7. Authorisation for the SABC to Broadcast a digital incentive channel in Multiplex 1
    • 8. Authorisation to broadcast a digital incentive channel in Multiplex 2
    • 9. Signal distribution of the DTT services broadcast in Multiplex 1 and Multiplex 2
    • 10. Roll-out targets
    • 11. General obligations
    • 12. Transitional provisions
    • 13. Joint Spectrum Advisory Group
    • 14. Digital Television Content Advisory Group
    • 15. Penalties
    • 16. Repeal of Regulations
    • 17. Short title and commencement
  • ICASA General Licence Fees Regulations, 2012
    • Notice 299 of 2013
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Application
    • 4. Exemptions
    • 5. Payment of annual licence fees
    • 6. Interest
    • 7. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 8. Short title and commencement
    • 9. Repeal
    • Schedules
      • Schedule 1: Administrative fees
      • Schedule 2: Annual licence fees
      • Schedule 3: Payments in respect of licence fees
  • Type Approval Regulations, 2013
    • Notice No. 871 of 2013
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Equipment requiring Type Approval
    • 4. Registration of Supplier
    • 5. Standard Type Approval
    • 6. Simplified Type Approval
    • 7. Applicable Standards
    • 8. Test Reports
    • 9. Provisional Type Approval
    • 10. Type Approval Fees
    • 11. Validity of the Type Approval Certificates
    • 12. Labelling
    • 13. Market Surveillance
    • 14. Revocation of Type Approval Certificate
    • 15. Application Forms
    • 16. Offences
    • 17. Penalties
    • 18. Repealed Regulations
    • 19. Short title and commencement
    • Schedules
      • Schedule 1 : Equipment Type Approval Fees
      • Schedule 2 : Type Approval Application Forms
        • Schedule 2.1 : Standard application form for Radio Equipment
        • Schedule 2.2 : Standard application form for TTE
        • Schedule 2.3 : Simplified application form for Radio Equipment and TTE
        • Schedule 2.4 : Provisional Type Approval application form
        • Schedule 2.5 : Supplier registration form
  • National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Second Amendment Regulations, 2024
    • Notice No. 101 of 2014
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Application of these Regulations
    • 4. Party Election Broadcasts
    • 5. Allocation of air-time in respect of Party Election Broadcasts
    • 6. Political Advertising
    • 7. Complaints
    • 8. General
    • 9. Penalty
    • 10. Short Title and Commencement
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : Principles for airtime allocation in respect of PEBs
      • Annexure B : Guidelines
      • Annexure C : Technical standards and quality
    • Reasons Document - April 2024
      • 1. Introduction
      • 2. Legislative Framework
      • 3. The Process
      • 4. Amendment of the Regulations
      • 5. Conclusion
  • Promotion of Diversity and Competition on Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations, 2014
    • Notice 682 of 2014
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Framework for Promoting Diversity and Competition on DTT
    • 4. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 1
    • 5. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 3
    • 6. Digital Television Channel Authorisation Procedure
    • 7. General obligations and provisions
    • 8. Penalties
    • 9. Amendment of Regulations
    • 10. Short title and commencement
  • Call Termination Regulations, 2014
    • Notice 844 of 2014
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Market definition
    • 4. Methodology
    • 5. Effectiveness of competition 
    • 6. SMP determination
    • 7. Pro-competitive terms and conditions
    • 8. Schedule for review or revision of markets
    • 9. Contraventions and penalties
    • 10. Short title and commencement
    • 11. Repealed Regulations
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : Application of the Fair and Reasonable Obligation
      • Annexure B : Minimum content of a Reference Interconnection Offer ("RIO")
    • Reasons Document to the Amendment of the Call Termination Regulations, 2014
      • Notice No. 1408 of 2018
      • 1. Executive Summary
      • 2. Introduction
      • 3. The Review of the 2014 Regulations and an Outline of the Process followed
      • 4. Call Termination Cost Modelling Process
      • 5. Concerns raised around the Public Consultation Process followed by the Authority
      • 6. Issues raised and reasons for decision
  • Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021
    • Notice 279 of 2015
    • Part I - Preliminary
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Purpose
    • Part II - Radio Frequency Spectrum Planning
      • 3. Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans
    • Part III - Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Exemptions
      • 4. Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Exemption
    • Part IV - Procedures for Radio Frequency Spectrum Licensing and Assignment
      • 5. Standard Application Procedure
      • 6. Extended Application Procedure
      • 7. Procedure Where There is Insufficient Spectrum to Meet Demand or Where an ITA is Published
      • 8. Amendment of Applications Pursuant to an ITA
      • 9. Procedure to Amend a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 10. Renewal of a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 11. Failure to Renew a Licence
      • 12. Procedure to Transfer a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 13. Procedure to Surrender a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 14. Procedure to Withdraw a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 15. Permission to Assign, Cede or Transfer Control of a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 16. Procedures for Coordination with Shared Frequencies
      • 16A. Channel Plans
      • 16B. Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Exemption
    • Part V - Standard Terms and Conditions of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences
      • 17. Duration of a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 18. Spectrum Sharing
      • 19. Spectrum Coordination
      • 20. Spectrum Dispute Resolution in the Use of Shared Frequencies
      • 21. Application Fees and Examination Certificates Fees
    • Part VI - Specific Services
      • 22. Radio Apparatus
      • 23. Amateur Radio Communications
      • 24. Communal Repeater Station Services.
      • 25. Burglar Alarm Services
      • 26. Simplex Radio Rental Services
      • 27. Citizen Band Services
      • 28. Radio Frequency Spectrum Licensing for Registered Association or Clubs
      • 29. Allocation and Display of Call Sign
      • 30. Modifications to a Station
      • 31. Interference, Condition of Station and Compliance with Requirements of the Authority and
      • 32. Indecent Language and Fraudulent Transmissions over Stations
      • 33. Distress Signal
      • 34. Change of Contact Details
      • 35. Radio Receiving Apparatus with Continuous Tuning
      • 36. Operation of Radio Apparatus on Board Ship while it is in Harbour
      • 37. Recognition of Licences Issued by other Countries
      • 38. Possession of Radio Apparatus without Licence
      • 39. Radio Reception Blocking Devices
      • 40. Licences for Trials, Experimentation and Demonstration of Systems
    • Part VIII - Other
      • 41. Rights
      • 41. Liability for Costs
      • 42. Offences and Penalties
      • 42. Short title and commencement
      • 43. Repealed Regulations
    • Part IX - Annexures
      • Annexure A
        • Form A
        • Form B
        • Form C
        • Form D
        • Form E
      • Annexure B
        • Reasons Document for the Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015 - December 2021
          • 1. Acknowledgements
          • 2. Introduction
          • 3. Legislative and Regulatory Framework
          • 4. The ITU Frequency Allocations
          • 5. General Submissions
          • 6. Application-Specific Submissions
            • 6.1 Inductive Application
            • 6.2. Active Medical Implants
            • 6.3 Low Power Radio and Security Systems
            • 6.4. Radiodetermination Application
            • 6.5. Wireless Microphone Applications
            • 6.6 WAS/RLANS
            • 6.7 Broadband Fixed Wireless Access systems (BFWA)
            • 6.8 Non-Specific SRDs
            • 6.9 Point-to-point (P-P) Digital Fixed Radio Systems (DFRS)
            • 6.10 KCAAA Regulations
            • 6.11 RFID Applications
            • 6.12 MW Broadcasting
            • 6.13 Low power Video Surveillance
            • 6.14 Transport and Traffic Telematics
            • 6.15 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
      • Annexure C
      • Annexure C1 : E-band link registration database fields
      • Annexure D
      • Annexure E
      • Annexure F
      • Annexure G
      • Annexure H
      • Annexure I
      • Annexure J
  • End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, 2016
    • Notice 189 of 2016
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Scope and application of the Regulations
    • 4. Provision of information to end-users
    • 5. Promotions
    • 6. International roaming
    • 7. Awareness of the Charter and compliance
    • 8. Billing
    • 8A. Voice and SMS services
    • 8B. Data services
    • 8C. Consumer education and awareness
    • 9. Quality of service
    • 10. Electronic Communications Network Monitoring
    • 11. Service Upgrades and Network Outages
    • 12. Complaints
    • 13. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • 14. Rebate
    • 15. Service care line centre
    • 16. Impossibility of performance
    • 17. Compliance reporting
    • 18. Contravention and penalties
    • 19. Repeal of Regulations
    • 20. Short title and commencement
    • Reasons Document
      • End-User and Subscriber Services Charter Amendment Regulations, 2018
        • Notice 233 of 2018
        • 1. Introduction
        • 2. Legislative Framework
        • 3. Submissions received on the second draft EUSSC Regulations and the Authority's response
      • Amendment of the Reasons Document for the End-User and Subscriber Services Charter Amendment Regulations, 2018
        • 1. Introduction
        • 2. Additional submission received and the Authority’s response
  • ICASA Code of Conduct for Premium Rated Services Regulations, 2016
    • Notice No. 1376 of 2016
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. The scope and application of these Regulations
    • 3. Numbering structure of premium rated services
    • 4. Migration of premium rated services
    • 5. Premium rated services offered indirectly by licensees
    • 6. General provisions of premium rated services
    • 7. Premium rated service number re-use or masking
    • 8. Information on premium rated services
    • 9. Subscription services
    • 10. Contact and dating services
    • 11. Adult services
    • 12. Children services
    • 13. Advertising and promotional materials of premium rated services
    • 14. End-User Information (EUI) obtained by premium rated service providers 
    • 15. Billing of premium rated services
    • 16. Complaints procedure
    • 17. Transitional arrangements
    • 18. Contraventions and fines
    • 19. Short title and commencement
  • Numbering Plan Amendment Regulations, 2020
    • Notice No. 370 of 2016
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Releasing numbers
    • 4. Harmonising and mandating numbers
    • 5. Allocating and reserving numbers
    • 6. Conditions of use of an allocation of the numbering resource
    • 6A. 
    • 7. Withdrawing numbers
    • 8. Auditing numbering usage
    • 9. Barring numbers
    • 10. Returning numbers
    • 11. Transferring numbers
    • 12. Supplying information about numbers
    • 13. Prefixes
    • 14. International and National numbers
    • 15. Geographic numbers
    • 16. Non-Geographic numbers
    • 17. Short codes beginning with "1"
    • 18. Short codes beginning with "3" or "4"
    • 19. Supplementary codes
    • 20. Toll free service implementation
    • 21. Premium rate number changes and migration 
    • 22. Machine related number changes and migration
    • 23. Fees
    • 24. Complaints
    • 25. Contraventions and penalties
    • 26. Short title and commencement
    • 27. Amendment of other Regulations
    • Schedules
      • Schedule 1: Short code strategy
      • Schedule 2: Toll-free framework
      • Schedule 3: Application form for numbering application 
    • Reasons Document
      • 1. Background
      • 2. Definitions
      • 3. Purpose of the Regulations
      • 4. Allocating and reserving numbers
      • 5. Conditions of use of an allocation of the numbering resource
      • 6. Transferring numbers
      • 7. Prefixes
      • 8. Geographic numbers
      • 9. Short codes beginning with "1"
      • 10. Toll free number changes
      • 12. Premium rated services
      • 13. Machine related number changes and migration
    • Reasons Document, 2020
      • 1. Implementation of the Short Code "116" for Child Helpline Services
      • 2. Stakeholders Submissions
      • 3. Authority's Reasons
      • 4. Mandating vs Harmonisation
  • [Repealed] Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations
    • Notice 241 of 2017
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Establishment of the Panel
    • 4. Functions of the Panel
    • 5. Duties of Chairperson and Panel Members
    • 6. Membership
    • 7. Disqualification of a Panel Member
    • 8. Appointment of Chairperson and Panel Members
    • 9. Removal of a Panel Member
    • 10. Term of Office for Panel Members and Chairperson
    • 11. Meetings of the Panel
    • 12. Remuneration of Panel Members
    • 13. Travel and Accommodation Costs
    • 14. Proceedings of the Panel
    • 15. Reports by the Panel
    • 16. Interaction with the Media
    • 17. Amendment of the Regulations
    • 18. Repeal of Regulations
    • 19. Short Title
  • [Repealed] Number Portability Regulations, 2018
    • Notice No. 392 of 2018
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Scope of these Regulations
    • 4. Application of number portability
    • 5. Number portability for geographic numbers
    • 6. Number portability for mobile and non-geographic numbers
    • 7. Ordering system specification
    • 8. Ported numbers
    • 9. Routing
    • 10. Cost recovery and charging
    • 11. Principles for ported numbers services
    • 12. Complaints
    • 13. Contraventions and penalties
    • 13. Short title and commencement
    • 14. Repealed Regulations
    • Schedules
      • Schedule A : Functional System Specification ("FSS") for Number Portability
  • Regulations on the use of Television White Spaces, 2018
    • Notice No. 147 of 2018
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. Characteristics of White Space Devices
    • 4. White Space Device Authorisation
    • 5. Avoidance of Harmful Interference
    • 6. Operational Parameters
    • 7. Permitted Channels of Operation
    • 8. Location Specific Maximum Permitted Radiated Power Levels
    • 9. Operation of WSD Adjacent to a Broadcast TV Channel
    • 10. Requirements for White Space Devices to Access the Secondary Geo-Location Spectrum Database
    • 11. Requirements for Installers of White Space Devices
    • 12. Antenna Requirements and Limits
    • 13. Frequency of GLSD Access
    • 14. Continuous Operations
    • 15. Geo-location Spectrum Database Security Mechanisms
    • 16. Responsibilities of Geo-Location Spectrum Database Operators Reference GLSD
    • 17. Display of available Channels
    • 18. Labelling Requirements
    • 19. User Instructions regarding Correction of Harmful Interference
    • 20. Compliance with Radio Frequency Exposure Requirements
    • 21. Protection of Radio Astronomy Service
    • 22. Default Values for WSD Technical Parameters
    • 23. WSD Operations near International Borders
    • 24. Offences, Contraventions and Penalities
    • 25. Short Title
    • 26. Commencement
  • Number Portability Regulations, 2018
    • Notice No. 1021 of 2018
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of these Regulations
    • 3. Scope of these Regulations
    • 4. Application of number portability
    • 5. Number portability for geographic numbers
    • 6. Number of portability for mobile and non-geographic numbers
    • 7. Ordering system specification
    • 8. Ported numbers
    • 9. Routing
    • 10. Cost recovery and charging
    • 11. Principles for ported numbers services
    • 12. Complaints
    • 13. Contraventions and penalties
    • 14. Short title and commencement
    • 15. Repealed Regulations
    • Schedules
      • Schedule A : Functional System Specification ("FSS") for Number Portability
  • Amendment Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT Sector Code, 2021
    • Notice No. 170 of 2021
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Application of the HDG Equity Requirement (Section 9(2)(b) of the EC Act)
    • 4. Application of B-BBEE Requirements on Licences
    • 5. Dilutions of HDG and B-BBEE Shareholdings in an Individual Licensee
    • 6. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 7. Transitional Periods
    • 8. Short Title
    • Appendices
      • Appendix 1: Methodology to be used to compile Credible Assurance Report
        • 1. Introduction
        • 2. Assessing Compliance with the HDG Equity Requirement
        • 3. Required Documents
        • 4. Application of Ownership Principles
      • Appendix 2: Progressive Reporting on the B-BBEE Requirements
    • Explanatory Memorandum
      • Definitions
      • Background
      • Object of the Regulations
      • Regulation by Regulation Analysis
      • General
      • Annexure A: Memorandum Regarding Control
  • Mobile Broadband Services Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. 1960 of 2021
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Market Definition
    • 4. Methodology
    • 5. Effectiveness of Competition
    • 6. Significant Market Power ("SMP") Determination
    • 7. Pro-Competitive Terms and Conditions
    • 8. Schedule for Review or Revision of Markets
    • 9. Contraventions and Penalties
    • 10. Short Title and Commencement
    • Reasons Document for the Mobile Broadband Services Amendment Regulations, 2024
      • 1. Introduction
      • 2. Submissions received on the draft Regulations and the Authority's response
  • Digital Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. 215 of 2021
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Objectives
    • 3. Scope
    • 4. Framework for DSB Services
    • 5. Multi-Channel Distribution of DSB Services
    • 6. Standards applicable to DSB Services
    • 7. DSB Mux Allocation
    • 8. Licensing of DSB Services
    • 9. Channel Authorisation
    • 10. Contravention and Penalties
    • Short Title and Commencement
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : Channel Authorisation Application
      • Reasons Document for the Digital Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations: March 2021
  • Notice on the Implementation of the Number Portability Regulations, 2018
    • General Notice No. 731 of 2021
  • Equipment Authorisation Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. 1949 of 2022
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. Essential Requirements
    • 4. Equipment Requiring Authorisation
    • 5. Equipment Exclusion
    • 6. Equipment Authorisation Exemptions
    • 7. Equipment Authorisation Process
    • 8. Certification Application Process
    • 9. Authorised Suppliers
    • 10. Provisional Authorisation
    • 11. Technical Documentation
    • 12. Retention of Technical Documentation
    • 13. Applicable Standards
    • 14. Test Reports
    • 15. Equipment Authorisation Fees
    • 16. Validity of the Equipment Authorisation Certificate
    • 17. Change of Information
    • 18. Mark of Compliance Requirements
    • 19. Mark of Compliance Design
    • 20. Acquiring Marks of Compliance
    • 21. Market Surveillance
    • 22. Revocation of the Equipment Authorisation Certificate
    • 23. Offences
    • 24. Penalties
    • 25. Transitional Provisions
    • 26. Repealed Regulations
    • 27. Short Title and Commencement
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A: Equipment Exclusion
      • Appendix B: Equipment Authorisation Exemptions
      • Appendix C: Equipment Types and Corresponding Conformity Assessment Procedures
  • Notice in terms of Regulation 9A of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fee Amendment Regulations, 2022
    • Notice No. 1955 of 2022 
    • Annexure A
  • Notice in terms of Regulation 9A of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence Fee Amendment Regulations, 2023
    • Notice No. 1711 of 2023
    •  Annexure A
  • Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2023
    • General Notice 1917 of 2023
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of Regulations
    • 3. Establishment and Functions of the Panel
    • 4. The appointment process of the Panel
    • 5. Membership of the Consumer Advisory Panel
    • 6. Resignation
    • 7. Eligibility of Panel Members
    • 8. Disqualification
    • 9. Removal of Panel Members from office
    • 10. Induction of Panel Members
    • 11. Functions of the Chairperson
    • 12. Functions of Panel Members
    • 13. Meetings of the Panel
    • 14. Agenda of Meetings
    • 15. Quorum of Meeting
    • 16. Venue of Meetings
    • 17. Declaration of Interest
    • 18. Minutes
    • 19. Decisions of the Panel
    • 20. Funding of Panel activities
    • 21. Remuneration of Panel Members
    • 22. Recommendations of the Panel
    • 23. Reports by the Panel
    • 24. Engagements with other consumer bodies
    • 25. Travel and Accommodation costs
    • 26. Confidentiality
    • 27. Interaction with Media and Public
    • 28. Terms of Reference
    • 29. Repeal of Regulations
    • 30. Short title and commencement
    • Reasons Document on the Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations, 2023
• Notices
  • National Broadband Policy
    • Notice No. 617 of 2010
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Broadband Policy Objective
    • 3. Benefits of Broadband
    • 4. Key Priority Areas
    • 5. Role Clarification and Implementation
    • 6. Conclusion
    • 7. Definitions and Acronyms
  • Commencement Date of the Regulations on the use of Television White Spaces, 2018
    • Notice No. 438 of 2020
  • Increase in fees for Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences
    • Notice No. 195 of 2020
    • Notice No. 175 of 2021
    • Notice No. 2386 of 2024
  • Policy Direction on the Introduction of Digital Sound Broadcasting in South Africa
    • Notice No. 759 of 2020
    • Preamble
    • 1. Definitions and Acronyms
    • 2. Policy Direction
  • Notice to Enforce the Regulations on the use of Television Whitespaces 2018
    • Notice No. 164 of 2021
  • Increase of Administrative Fees in relation to Type Approval
    • Notice No. 196 of 2020
    • Notice No. 177 of 2021
    • Notice No. 1956 of 2022
    • Notice No. 1711 of 2023
  • Increase of Administrative Fees in relation to Service Licences
    • Notice No. 197 of 2020
    • Notice No. 175 of 2021
    • Notice No. 1954 of 2022
    • Notice No. 1711 of 2023
    • Notice No. 2386 of 2024
  • Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy: Announcement of Date for Final Switch-Off of the Analogue Signal and the end of Dual Illumination
    • Notice No. 3554 of 2023
  • Fees Increase in relation to Unreserved Postal Service Regulations, 2020
    • Notice No. 2386 of 2024
• ICASA
  • Official List of ICASA Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities, 2009
    • Notice No. 46 of 2010
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose of the Regulations
    • 3. Scope of these Regulations
    • 4. Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) Standards
    • 5. Application of these Regulations
    • 6. Consequential Amendments to Existing Standards
    • 7. Repeal
    • 8. Short Title and Commencement
    • 9. Offences and Penalties
    • 10. Official List of ICASA Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment
  • Radiocommunication Frequency Migration Plan 2019
    • Notice No. 166 of 2019
    • Part 1 : Frequency Migration Regulations Overview
      • 1. Definitions
      • 2. Overview
      • 3. Purpose
      • 4. Principles
      • 5. Process for Radio Frequency Migration
      • 6. Preparation of a Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan
      • 7. Amendment of a Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence
      • 8. Short Title and Commencement
    • Part 2 : Radio Frequency Migration Plan 2019
      • 1. Introduction
      • 2. Review of Legislation and Regulations
      • 3. Principles Governing Frequency Migration
      • 4. Development of the Radio Frequency Migration Plan
      • 5. Potential Impact of Spectrum Migration
      • 6. Frequency Migration Plan
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : Glossary
      • Appendix B : ECA - Section 34
      • Appendix C : SABRE 2 - 2001
      • Appendix D : SATFA - 2004
      • Appendix E : National Radio Frequency Plan - 2010 and 2013
      • Appendix F : National Radio Frequency Plan - 2018
      • Appendix G : Summary of the Impact of the Proposed Frequency Migrations from 2013 included in this document
      • Appendix H : Articles 31 and 52 of the ITU Radio Regulations and Rec. ITU-R SM.1603
        • Article 31 of the ITU Radio Regulations
        • Article 52 of the ITU Radio Regulations
        • Rec. ITU-R SM.1603
        • Annex 1 : Redeployment issues
        • Attachment 1 to Annex 1 : An example of the spectrum redeployment process based on the French experience
        • Attachment 2 to Annex 1 : Examples of the spectrum redeployment process based on the UAE experience
        • Attachment 3 to Annex 1 : An example of the spectrum redeployment process at the regional level
        • Attachment 4 to Annex 1 : An example of spectrum redeployment process based on the Benin experience
        • Attachment 5 of Annex 1 : An example of the spectrum redeployment process based on the Ukrainian experience
        • Attachment 6 of Annex 1 : An example of the spectrum redeployment (refarming) process based on the United States of America experience
  • Renewal of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences
    • Notice No. 237 of 2020
  • [Repealed] ICT COVID-19 National Disaster Sixth Amendment Regulations
    • Notice No. 238 of 2020
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. Scope
    • 4. Minimum Standards
    • 5. Type Approval
    • 6. Access to Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 7. Postal Services
    • 8. Conflicts
    • 9. Contravention and Penalties
    • 10. Short title and commencement
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : COVID-19 Temporal Spectrum Access Framework
  • Harmonisation of Short Code "111" for COVID-19 National Emergency Services
    • Notice No. 244 of 2020
  • Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the Frequency Band 470 to 694 MHz
    • Notice No. 284 of 2020
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. ITU Recommendations, Resolutions and Reports
    • 5. Transmit Configuration for DVB-T2
    • 6. Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignement Plan to clear the IMT 700 and IMT 800 spectrum of the Broadcasting Services after analogue television switch-off
    • 7. Re-Alignment of DTT Multiplexes
    • 10. Requirements for usage of Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 11. Implementation
    • 12. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 13. Assignment
    • 14. Amendment
    • 15. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 16. Commencement
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Interference Resolution Process
      • Appendix C : Interference Cases per Province
      • Appendix D : Percentage of Population located nationally in areas where interference is possible
      • Appendix E : Radio Astronomy
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : Digital Terrestrial Television Multiplex 1
      • Annexure B : Digital Terrestrial Television Multiplex 2
      • Annexure C : Interference Results for etv (Red Areas)
      • Annexure D : Interference Results for SABC 1 (Red Areas)
      • Annexure E : Interference Results for SABC 2 (Red Areas)
      • Annexure F : Interference Results for SABC 3 (Red Areas)
  • Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the Frequency Band 2500 to 2690 MHz (IMT2600)
    • Notice No. 285 of 2020
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channeling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Revocation
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 11. Radio Frequency Licence Amendment
    • 12. Commencement
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation model
      • Appendix C : Cross boarder coordination
      • Appendix D : Interference Resolution Process
      • Appendix E : Network synchronization for the frequency band 2500 to 2600 MHz
  • Framework to Qualify to Operate a Secondary Geo-Location Spectrum Database, 2020
    • Notice No. 311 of 2020
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. Qualification Materials
    • 4. Aspects of the Qualification Framework
    • 5. Qualification Period
    • 6. White Label2 Provision of S-GLSD Services
    • 7. Qualification Decision
    • 8. Disqualification of S-GLSD Providers
    • 9. Communication
    • 10. Short Title and Commencement
  • Licensing process for Individual Electronic Communications Network Service Licence and Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN), December 2020
    • Notice No. 696 of 2020
    • Glossary
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Objectives
    • 3. Legal Framework
    • 4. Proposed spectrum for the award
    • 5. Spectrum obligations
    • 6. Timing
  • Extension of the use of the toll free number for Child Helpline Services
    • Notice No. 37 of 2021
  • Moratorium on Applications in respect of Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignments in Radio Frequency Bands identified for implementation of IMT Systems and the 3600 - 3800 MHz Radio Frequency Spectrum Band
    • Notice No. 47 of 2021
  • The ICT COVID-19 National State of Disaster Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. 661 of 2021
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. Scope
    • 4. Minimum Standards
    • 5. Type Approval
    • 6. Access to Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 7. Postal Services
    • 8. Conflicts
    • 9. Contravention and Penalties
    • 10. Repeal of the 2020 Regulations
    • 11. Short Title and Commencement
    • Annexures
      • Annexure A : Provisional Radio Frequency Spectrum Regime Framework
      • Annexure B : Temporary Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) Acquisition Fees 2
  • Notice regarding Termination of the Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") COVID-19 National Disaster Regulations, 2021
    • Notice No. 1021 of 2022
    • Schedule
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT3500 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2879 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment 
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 11. Synchronisation
    • 12. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT700 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2886 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Transitional Arrangements
    • 10. Amendment
    • 11. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coorindation for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT750 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2887 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. End of Transitional Arrangement
    • 10. Revocation
    • 11. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT800 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2888 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Transitional Arrangements
    • 10. Amendment
    • 11. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • [Repealed] Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT900 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2889 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 11. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 12. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • [Repealed] Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT2300 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2890 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 11. Synchronisation
    • 12. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT3300 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 2891 of 2022
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT- Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the Frequency Band 138 to 144 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3761 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the Frequency Band 335.4 to 380 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3763 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment for the Frequency Band 380 to 399.9 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3764 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment for the Frequency Band 406.1 to 410 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3765 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Revocation
    • 10. Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment for the Frequency Band 410 to 430 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3766 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
      • Appendix C
      • Appendix D
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment for the Frequency Band 440 to 450 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3767 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment for the Frequency Band 1518 to 1525 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3768 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Co-ordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Frequency Migration
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A
      • Appendix B
  • Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the IMT900 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
    • Notice No. 3999 of 2023
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the Usage of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 11. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A: National Radio Frequency Plan, 2021
      • Appendix B: Propagation Model
      • Appendix C: Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D: Frequency Coordination Process
  • Illegal Provision of or Access to Satellite Internet Services and Possession, Distribution or Use of Satellite Broadband Terminals and Equipment in South Africa
    • General Notice No. 2203 of 2023
  • Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the IMT2300 Frequency Band
    • Notice No. 4824 of 2024
    • 1. Glossary
    • 2. Purpose
    • 3. General
    • 4. Channelling Plan
    • 5. Requirements for the Usage of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
    • 6. Implementation
    • 7. Coordination Requirements
    • 8. Assignment
    • 9. Amendments
    • 10. Radio Frequency Migration
    • 11. Synchronisation
    • 12. Repeals
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A : National Radio Frequency Plan
      • Appendix B : Propagation Model
      • Appendix C : Coordination for IMT-Systems
      • Appendix D : Frequency Coordination Process