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ICASA to issue an invitation to apply for new community broadcasting services
2019-11-01ICASA will, within seven (7) working days, publish an invitation for prospective applicants to complete a pre-registration notice which is a prequalifying stage for the registration of a class broadcasting service licence. The notice will include a list of available frequencies in each district and local municipality as per the Terrestrial Broadcasting Frequency Plan 2013.
ICASA is ready to engage stakeholders on the process leading up to the licensing of high demand spectrum
2019-11-01ICASA publishes the Information Memorandum on the licensing process for the assignment of the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum or what is also referred to as high demand spectrum
ICASA encourages the community broadcasting service licensees to comply with regulatory requirements
2019-10-21The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has noted the recent media reports and statement issued by the National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) stating that the Authority has closed down 43 community radio stations; and that this is an onslaught against the community radio sector. ICASA is therefore providing a clear context relating to the alleged closure including the actual number of the said community radio stations.
ICASA to issue an Information Memorandum on the licensing process for high demand spectrum
2019-09-19ICASA will publish the Information Memorandum on the licensing process for the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum or what is also referred to as high demand spectrum.
Memorandum of Agreement with the Competition Commission to address issues of concurrent jurisdictions (concurrent authority)
2019-08-29ICASA and the Competition Commission of South Africa intensify their relationship by signing a Memorandum of Agreement
Notice of Extension: Inquiry into Subscription Television Broadcasting Services
2019-08-26The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has extended the submission date for written comments on the Draft Findings Document in respect of the Inquiry into Subscription Television Broadcasting Services. The submission date has been moved from 27 August 2019 to 04 October 2019.