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Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

https://www.icasa.org.za/
Last activity: 04.11.2024
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Employees: 501-1000
Founded date: 2000

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04.11.2024South Africa's Struggle with 2G: A Legacy Network DilemmaIn the digital age, South Africa finds itself shackled to the past. The country is still importing 2G phones, a relic of a bygone era. This is not just a nuisance; it’s a barrier to progress. The chief technology officer of Cell C, Schalk V...
04.11.2024The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecoms: Fair Share vs. Free MarketThe South African telecommunications landscape is in the midst of a heated debate. At the center of this storm is the concept of "Fair Share." This idea suggests that over-the-top (OTT) service providers, like Netflix and Facebook...
04.11.2024The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecom Landscape: Fair Share and Legacy DevicesIn the heart of South Africa's telecommunications sector, a storm brews. The debate over the "Fair Share" principle rages on, with industry leaders divided. Meanwhile, the legacy of 2G devices clings stubbornly to the market, hamp...
04.11.2024Council shake-up at IcasaThe four-year terms of four councillors at Icasa have ended, though two of the councillors may soon return to the communications regulator’s decision-making board. Icasa said on Monday that Yolisa Kedama, Charley Lewis, Peter Zimri and Luth...
30.10.2024Cell C CEO opposes regulated ‘Fair Share’ in South African telecomsCell C CEO Jorges Mendes Jorge Mendes says operators should come to commercial agreements instead of regulation mandating Fair Share. Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has weighed in on the “Fair Share” debate raging in South Africa, saying network o...
30.10.2024Why is South Africa still importing 2G phones?Cell C chief technology officer Schalk Visser Cell C chief technology officer Schalk Visser has said the continued importation of legacy 2G devices to be sold into the local market is a hindrance in the way of shutting down legacy networks ...
24.10.2024The Spectrum Showdown: Navigating the 6GHz Band and Connectivity FutureThe battle for the 6GHz spectrum is heating up. It’s a clash of titans: cellular operators versus the Wi-Fi industry. Both sides are vying for a piece of the bandwidth pie. The stakes are high. Connectivity is the lifeblood of modern societ...
22.10.2024The fight over the 6GHz band and the future of connectivityThe battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is hotting up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the allocation of spectrum between Wi-Fi and IMT (cellular) operators. The core of this conflict is the need for additional bandwidth to meet t...
04.10.2024Solly Malatsi wants big change to ICT sector’s BEE rulesCommunications minister Solly Malatsi speaking to the TechCentral Show. Image: Lerato Sepotokele Communications minister Solly Malatsi said on Friday that he intends issuing a policy direction to communications regulator Icasa that could le...
04.10.2024Icasa’s actions suggest an agenda, says StarSat after raidA satellite antenna outside StarSat’s head office in Midrand, Johannesburg StarSat has accused the communications regulator of ulterior motives following a raid at the broadcaster’s premises. StarSat has slammed Icasa’s Wednesday execution ...
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