Icasa announces qualified bidders for high-demand spectrum auction
We could possibly, maybe perhaps have some new spectrum licensees by 10th March if Icasa’s procedure unfolds smoothly.
We could possibly, maybe perhaps have some new spectrum licensees by 10th March if Icasa’s procedure unfolds smoothly.
The auction for high demand spectrum is scheduled to take place on 8th March 2022.
Telkom is challenging ICASA’s decision to take back temporary spectrum assigned in 2020.
“Any disruption of communication services could prove disastrous and result in increased mortality as emergency calls may be directly impacted,” says ICASA chairperson, Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng.
Deon Oberholzer, CEO at Gestalt Growth Strategies, shares steps ICT firms need to take regarding ICASA’s new ownership requirements.
Icasa says it expects settlement discussions to be complete by the end of August 2021.
Icasa is open to settlement discussions with Telkom and eTV but not mediation.
The delay means that the auction phase which includes the bidder seminar, mock auction and the actual auction will now take place on 31st March.
Following the recent destruction of property, ICASA has issued a statement when it comes to growing 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
Cybercriminals are always looking for a way to take advantage of people and the Festive Season presents plenty of opportunity for exactly that.
The invitation to apply for high demand IMT spectrum will close on 28th December 2020.
Icasa has said the process is taking a bit longer so as to follow due process.