Articles about ICASA

ICASA sets ball rolling on next phase of Dynamic Spectrum Access

The authority’s draft regulations mark the second phase of the implementation of the Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management framework.

Telkom joins SA’s bourgeoning MVNO market

The company enters the market through a partnership with a mobile virtual network enabler platform provider.

Top ICT tenders: SAPO to replace national network

The South African Post Office is looking for a cost-effective, managed network solution to replace its existing infrastructure.

Vodacom readies to deploy Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites

Vodacom, Vodafone and Project Kuiper will begin deploying services in Africa and Europe when Amazon’s production satellites come online.

Malatsi names top four for ICASA council positions

Comms minister Solly Malatsi announces his preferred candidates to fill ICASA council vacancies, with Dr Charley Lewis set to return.

Leave us out of satellite talks, MultiChoice tells ICASA

The DStv operator tells the regulator it is not clear how the proposed framework will impact satellites that are already in orbit.

ICASA hears shortcomings of proposed satellite framework

The regulator hears divergent views on its proposed licensing framework for satellite services, as SpaceX snubs the hearings.

‘Over-the-horizon’ tech: Terahertz communications

THz technology is emerging as a promising candidate for next-generation remote wireless communication systems.

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.