SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Publishes Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for Frequency Bands
On March 23, 2018, the Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published the Final Radio Frequency Spectrum assignment plan for the following frequency bands: 138 MHz to 143.6 MHz, 150.5 MHz to 153 MHz and 380 MHz to 400 MHZ. This plan supersedes any previous spectrum assignment arrangements for the same spectrum location.
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Releases National Frequency Plan for 2018
On May 25, 2018, the National Radio Frequency Plan of 2018 was published by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). This plan allocates the Radio Frequency Spectrum to Radio Services in the Frequency Bands between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz. It is important to note that all frequency assignments must be in accordance […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA and SABS Revise Issuance of CoC for EMI/EMC
On September 27th, 2017, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) lodged a notification with the World Trade Organization (WTO). According to the notification, it is to”revise the conformity assessment process for the issuance of Certificates of Compliance (CoC) for EMI/EMC to manufacturers and importers of […]
SOUTH AFRICA: SABS Modifies EMC / EMI Approval Process During June 2017
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) released a statement announcing EMC / EMI Certificate of Compliance Scheme for Manufacturers was modified on June 1, 2017. This modification includes: -Manufacturers who require participating in the Scheme are required to apply for registration through a secured on-line platform on the SABS’ website. -A once off non-refundable […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Closes for the Holidays
On December 15, 2016, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published on the Government Gazette that their offices will be closed for the festive holidays from December 19, 2016 to January 2, 2017. Business will resume as normal on January 3, 2017.
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Opened to Comments for Equipment Type Approval Exemption Proposal
On September 28, 2016, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published on the Government Gazette a discussion document on “Equipment type approval exemption” inviting direct and indirect affected parties to submit their written representations on the discussion document to the authority. The purpose of this proposal is to ensure that the equipment that […]
SOUTH AFRICA: LTE Auction Postponed by ICASA
On September 23, 2016, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), published on its official country diary, Green Gazette, the LTE auction for the 700MHz, 800MHz and 2600MHz bands. The authority will receive proposals until November 4, 2016, and the auction now will take place between February 27th, and March 10, 2017.
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Launches 700MHz, 800MHz and 2600 MHz Band Auction
During the beginning of the week, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published on its website an invitation to all the interested parties to apply for international mobile telecommunications spectrum including licenses in the complimentary band IMT700, IMT800 and IMT2600. The principal objective of the auction is to ensure the provision of mobile […]
SOUTH AFRICA: SABS and ICASA Sign MoU
Earlier this year, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to ensure that electronic equipment entering the South African market meets all quality-performance standards. According to the MoU, the process to issue Certificates of Compliance for Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Published A Discussion Document On The Use And Licensing Of The V-Band And E-Band
Responding to all the requests and Inquiries asking ICASA for access to the V-Band (57-66 GHz) and to the E-Band (71-76 GHz paired with the band 81-86 GHz), the communications authority published a discussion document in the government official gazette on September 8, 2015. That document and all the comments sent by interested parties will […]