Spectrum regulations by December

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) wants to have finalised regulations on scarce spectrum by the end of the year.

During hearings covering the draft regulations held yesterday, at the regulator’s offices, chairman Paris Mashile said ICASA wants to get the ball rolling on the allocation of the 2.5GHz and 3.6GHz spectrum. However, he is keen to avoid litigation by an unhappy operator.

The regulator’s need to avoid being dragged to court may mean the incumbent operators will have an opportunity to bid on the spectrum, unless the smaller players can find a rock-solid legal means of excluding them.

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