The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is preparing the Invitation To Apply (ITA) for both the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN) and the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum, also known as high demand
spectrum in line with its strategic objectives, and as confirmed recently during its appearance in Parliament.
The ITA relates to the licensing of high demand spectrum will be published in accordance with the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations (RFSR), 2015, as amended, read with Section 31(3) of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005, as amended (“ECA”) and the ITA for the WOAN will be published in accordance with Regulation 7 of the RSFSR read with Section 9(2) of the ECA.
ICASA believes that the licensing of the high demand spectrum remains critical in facilitating the deployment of digital infrastructure for consumers and the business sector in their the realisation of the digital economy, and participation towards the fourth industrial revolution. The
Authority further recognizes the need for effective deployment, uptake, and use of information and communications technology, and global interconnectedness to speed up human interaction.