To ensure that South African Table of Frequency Allocations (SATFA) is in line with Section 30 ECA and maintained for effective and orderly management of spectrum

Ensure equitable allocations of frequency spectrum

Ensure orderly frequency management

Publication of annual frequency band plan

July 2007 – Publication of the Band Plan

To ensure that Radio Regulations are in line with ECA requirements

Review Radio Regulations

Regulations in line with ECA requirements

June 2007 – Publication of the Draft Radio Regulations.

February 2008 – Publication of reviewed regulations

To ensure meritorious Licensing and Allocation of high demand Frequency Spectrum Bands

Develop Regulatory Framework and Pricing of high demand Frequency Spectrum Band

Regulations on high demand Frequency Spectrum Bands and Pricing

April 2007 – August 2007

To ensure that equipment type specifications are in line with international developments and standards

Review and type approve communications equipment

Publication of approved type approval regulations as per TC80 schedule

Publication of the Official list in the format of a Regulation

April 2007 – March 2008

Spectrum Fees

To ensure that spectrum licence fees correspond to the value/demand of spectrum and value chain in the licensing process

New Spectrum Fees regime in place

April – September 2007 – review of spectrum fees

October 2007 – Draft Spectrum fees regulation for Minister’s approval