[17 July 2013]

In a press release issued this morning, ICASA officially confirmed the extension of the deadline to July 29, 2013.

Media Release on revised timelines and amended questionnaire for the Call Termination Market Review

[15 July 2013]

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has informed us that the deadline for submitting responses to the Broadband Value Chain Request for Information (RFI) has been extended verbally. The new deadline is July 29th, 2013, with official confirmation expected on July 16th.

[17 June 2013]

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to broadband license holders. This RFI, due by July 15th, 2013, is part of ICASA’s Cost to Communicate Programme launched earlier in June (June 4th, 2013).

BB Value Chain RFI 

BB Value Chain RFI Questionnaire 

BB Value Chain RFI Guidelines

Broadband Value Chain Media Release

To understand competition within the South African broadband industry, ICASA has launched a study of the electronic communications network and services value chain. This study aims to:

• Define the different stages involved in delivering broadband services (the value chain).
• Identify any areas where competition is weak or lacking within the value chain.
• Propose solutions to address these issues with competition.

The findings from this study will equip ICASA with the information needed to draft regulations under section 67(4) of the Electronic Communications Act (EC Act). These regulations will aim to promote a more competitive broadband market.

The following section outlines ICASA’s proposed schedule for this initiative.

Any enquiries in relation to the RFI should be directed to:-

Christian Mhlanga on (011) 566 3637 or cmhlanga@icasa.org.za and Pumela Cokie on

(011) 566 3693 pcokie@icasa.org.za