Articles about ICASA

Musk questions SA business ownership policies

The tech billionaire takes to social media to ask president Cyril Ramaphosa why SA has “openly racist ownership laws”.

BEE conundrum for SA’s satellite connectivity

Government can’t play favouritism with regulatory stipulations, says the parliamentary comms committee, as talks of Starlink’s SA debut reach fever pitch.

Blue Label celebrates Cell C licence transfer approval

ICASA gives the go-ahead for the transfer of control of telecoms licences held by Cell C to The Prepaid Company.

SA urged not to compromise transformation agenda for Starlink

Allowing Starlink to side-step local policies would undermine BEE transformation goals and set a dangerous precedent for other sectors, says Public Interest SA.

Telcos anticipate regulatory landscape to shift in 2025

Local mobile network operators expect a number of regulatory interventions to impact their businesses this year.

ICASA gazettes new call termination rates

From 1 July 2025, the maximum call termination for large operators will be R0.07, while the termination rate to a fixed location will be R0.05.

ICASA readies new satellite framework amid Starlink hold-up

The Independent Communications Authority of SA plans to pronounce its licensing framework for satellite-based internet services in 2025, as SA awaits Starlink.

MultiChoice engages ICASA on R30bn Canal+ takeover

The firm ensures the telecoms regulator is kept abreast of the progress of the multibillion-rand transaction.

Thirty years of SA ICT progress in review at 2024 Eastern Cape ICT Summit

The focus will be on ICT developments, trends and opportunities in the Eastern Cape.

SA’s download speeds, network quality outpace peers

South African smartphone users experience the best download speeds and consistent quality in Africa, says Opensignal.

MPs seek comment on shortlisted ICASA councillors

Written comments on the shortlisted candidates vying to be councillors at the telecoms and broadcasting regulator will be considered.

Regulatory executives expose digital tech woes

The fast-paced, ever-evolving digital environment poses challenges for South African regulators, with AI and security topping the difficulties list.