[30 August 2026]
The closing date for submissions has been postponed, and all submissions must now be received by 16h00 on 30 October 2026.
Notice of Extension
[24 July 2026]
ICASA released a series of feasibility assessments concerning the deployment of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) across several frequency spectrums, inviting public input.
Available Frequency Assessments:
Submission Guidelines:
Interested parties have until 16:00 on 4 September 2026 to email their written feedback. Inputs must be addressed to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za, with a copy routed to jikgale@icasa.org.za.
[24 July 2026]
ICASA is seeking public input on newly released feasibility reports regarding frequency bands designated for mobile communications and international mobile telecommunications (IMT) within South Africa’s radio frequency framework.
Documents Available for Review:
Interested parties are invited to send their written feedback before 16:00 on 4 September 2026.
Submissions should be emailed directly to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za, with a copy routed to jikgale@icasa.org.za.
[24 July 2026]
On 24 July 2026, the finalized 2026 International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap was formally issued.
Reference Material:
2026 International Mobile Telecommunications Strategy Framework
[23 December 2025]
ICASA released the second draft of the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap for public consultation, following their previous commitment made in September 2024.
Second Draft International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap
Stakeholders are invited to provide written feedback by 16:00 on February 16, 2026. Submissions should be directed to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho (rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za) with a copy to jdikgale@icasa.org.za.
This roadmap serves as ICASA’s strategic vision for spectrum allocation over the next 5–10 years, ensuring South Africa remains aligned with global ITU-R standards. Key components include:
[17 September 2024]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released an update regarding the ongoing review of the IMT Roadmap 2025. It reported that 15 written submissions were received in response to the draft amendments published for public feedback in March 2024.
Summary of the Consultation Process for the Draft IMT Roadmap 2025
In summary, a revised draft, which incorporates the feedback received, will be made available for further review.
[28 March 2024]
ICASA has released proposed modifications to the IMT Roadmap 2025 and is inviting public comments.
Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap March 2024
The deadline for submitting comments is 10 June 2024. Submissions can be sent via email to rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za with a copy to jdikgale@icasa.org.za.
[4 November 2019]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released a revised International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap for 2019, superseding the previous version published on March 29, 2019.
International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap 2019 (November 2019)
Notice regarding the Final International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap, 2019
[29 March 2019]
You can now access the final IMT Roadmap. We’ll be releasing a document outlining the justifications in the near future.
International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap 2019
[6 February 2019]
The following links lead to all the responses to the Draft IMT Roadmap publication:
[30 January 2019]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announced public hearings to discuss the draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap. These hearings will be held from January 31st to February 1st, 2019.
ICASA press release
[11 January 2019]
ICASA gave people more time to comment on the draft IMT roadmap. The deadline was originally January 18th, 2019, but it was extended to January 28th, 2019. This meant the public hearings also moved to later dates, from January 31st to February 1st, 2019.
Notice to extend the closing date for written submissions to the draft IMT roadmap for consultation published in government gazette no. 42021 of 2018.
[16 November 2018]
ICASA Media Release: Draft International Mobile Telephony (IMT) roadmap
[10 November 2018]
Draft international mobile telecommunications road-map (9 November 2018)
The South African communications regulator, ICASA, is seeking public input on its new draft plan for mobile network technologies (IMT) in the country.
Here’s how you can participate:
- Submit your comments, including a Microsoft Word version if possible, by Friday, January 18th, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Send them to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za.
- Attend public hearings scheduled for January 24th and 25th, 2019.
This initiative is part of preparations for an upcoming auction of radio frequency spectrum in the 700MHz, 800MHz, and 2.6GHz bands, expected in 2019 or 2020.
[16 November 2014]
Applauding ICASA’s efficiency – the final IMT Roadmap is out, and it’s impressive how fast they worked.
Final (Draft) IMT Roadmap
ICASA released a draft plan for assigning radio frequencies for mobile services (IMT).
Draft IMT RFSAP
ICASA press release
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa hereby informs all stakeholders and the media that a Final International Mobile Telephony (IMT) Roadmap that seeks to ensure universal availability of broadband services as well as a vibrant and competitive telecommunications industry and promote investments, has been issued.
This follows an extensive public consultation with relevant stakeholders in recent weeks. It is ICASA’s view that the growing demand for mobile broadband in South Africa indicates a need for more mobile broadband bandwidth capacity in general. It is generally known that many rural areas do not have access to mobile bandwidth indicating a need for a more universal mobile broadband coverage, a need best served by deploying lower frequencies that propagate a wider market. The roadmap further involves the migration of a number of current licensees out of (or within) bands identified for IMT services. For bands where costs and benefits of the migration were not straightforward, the Authority conducted further feasibility studies to determine the appropriateness of the migration.
The Authority is simultaneously publishing the Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan (RFSAP) for IMT. The Draft RFSAP seeks to specify the technical conditions on the use of the frequency bands and is aimed at soliciting views from stakeholders on the Rules for Services operating in each Frequency Band”.
Due to the public interest nature of this project, the Authority will publish the RFSAP for fourteen (14) days only for comments.
All interested stakeholders are requested to refer their enquiries via email to Mr Richard Makgotlho on rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za.
[16 November 2014]
You can find below the submissions made in response to the Draft IMT Roadmap:
[31 August 2014]
ICASA is seeking public feedback on a draft plan for mobile network development in South Africa. This plan, called the Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap, outlines potential ways to use specific radio frequencies for mobile services. ICASA is particularly interested in feedback on using the 450-470 MHz and 880-960 MHz bands within the next 5-10 years.
Two documents are available to help you participate:
You can submit your comments by email to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho (rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za) by October 7th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
Related:
ICASA Frequency Migration Regulations and Frequency Migration Plan 2013
Draft Spectrum Assignment Plans for the 800MHz and 2.6GHz band
Draft Policy Directions on Radio Frequency Spectrum for Electronic Communications Services in High Demand Spectrum and on Exploitation of the Digital Dividend
Roadmap for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in South Africa
[30 August 2026]
The closing date for submissions has been postponed, and all submissions must now be received by 16h00 on 30 October 2026.
Notice of Extension
[24 July 2026]
ICASA released a series of feasibility assessments concerning the deployment of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) across several frequency spectrums, inviting public input.
Available Frequency Assessments:
Submission Guidelines:
Interested parties have until 16:00 on 4 September 2026 to email their written feedback. Inputs must be addressed to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za, with a copy routed to jikgale@icasa.org.za.
[24 July 2026]
ICASA is seeking public input on newly released feasibility reports regarding frequency bands designated for mobile communications and international mobile telecommunications (IMT) within South Africa’s radio frequency framework.
Documents Available for Review:
Interested parties are invited to send their written feedback before 16:00 on 4 September 2026.
Submissions should be emailed directly to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za, with a copy routed to jikgale@icasa.org.za.
[24 July 2026]
On 24 July 2026, the finalized 2026 International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap was formally issued.
Reference Material:
2026 International Mobile Telecommunications Strategy Framework
[23 December 2025]
ICASA released the second draft of the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap for public consultation, following their previous commitment made in September 2024.
Second Draft International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap
Stakeholders are invited to provide written feedback by 16:00 on February 16, 2026. Submissions should be directed to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho (rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za) with a copy to jdikgale@icasa.org.za.
This roadmap serves as ICASA’s strategic vision for spectrum allocation over the next 5–10 years, ensuring South Africa remains aligned with global ITU-R standards. Key components include:
[17 September 2024]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released an update regarding the ongoing review of the IMT Roadmap 2025. It reported that 15 written submissions were received in response to the draft amendments published for public feedback in March 2024.
Summary of the Consultation Process for the Draft IMT Roadmap 2025
In summary, a revised draft, which incorporates the feedback received, will be made available for further review.
[28 March 2024]
ICASA has released proposed modifications to the IMT Roadmap 2025 and is inviting public comments.
Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap March 2024
The deadline for submitting comments is 10 June 2024. Submissions can be sent via email to rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za with a copy to jdikgale@icasa.org.za.
[4 November 2019]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released a revised International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap for 2019, superseding the previous version published on March 29, 2019.
International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap 2019 (November 2019)
Notice regarding the Final International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap, 2019
[29 March 2019]
You can now access the final IMT Roadmap. We’ll be releasing a document outlining the justifications in the near future.
International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap 2019
[6 February 2019]
The following links lead to all the responses to the Draft IMT Roadmap publication:
[30 January 2019]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announced public hearings to discuss the draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap. These hearings will be held from January 31st to February 1st, 2019.
ICASA press release
[11 January 2019]
ICASA gave people more time to comment on the draft IMT roadmap. The deadline was originally January 18th, 2019, but it was extended to January 28th, 2019. This meant the public hearings also moved to later dates, from January 31st to February 1st, 2019.
Notice to extend the closing date for written submissions to the draft IMT roadmap for consultation published in government gazette no. 42021 of 2018.
[16 November 2018]
ICASA Media Release: Draft International Mobile Telephony (IMT) roadmap
[10 November 2018]
Draft international mobile telecommunications road-map (9 November 2018)
The South African communications regulator, ICASA, is seeking public input on its new draft plan for mobile network technologies (IMT) in the country.
Here’s how you can participate:
This initiative is part of preparations for an upcoming auction of radio frequency spectrum in the 700MHz, 800MHz, and 2.6GHz bands, expected in 2019 or 2020.
[16 November 2014]
Applauding ICASA’s efficiency – the final IMT Roadmap is out, and it’s impressive how fast they worked.
Final (Draft) IMT Roadmap
ICASA released a draft plan for assigning radio frequencies for mobile services (IMT).
Draft IMT RFSAP
[16 November 2014]
You can find below the submissions made in response to the Draft IMT Roadmap:
[31 August 2014]
ICASA is seeking public feedback on a draft plan for mobile network development in South Africa. This plan, called the Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap, outlines potential ways to use specific radio frequencies for mobile services. ICASA is particularly interested in feedback on using the 450-470 MHz and 880-960 MHz bands within the next 5-10 years.
Two documents are available to help you participate:
You can submit your comments by email to Mr. Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho (rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za) by October 7th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
Related:
ICASA Frequency Migration Regulations and Frequency Migration Plan 2013
Draft Spectrum Assignment Plans for the 800MHz and 2.6GHz band
Draft Policy Directions on Radio Frequency Spectrum for Electronic Communications Services in High Demand Spectrum and on Exploitation of the Digital Dividend
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