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The latest part of the long-running spectrum auction saga in South Africa is due to take place during the week of 11-14 April when regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and operator Telkom will meet in court.

Telkom said on Tuesday it is proceeding with its litigation against the regulator over the spectrum licensing process, despite the fixed-line operator having submitted an application to participate in the auction.

With hopes high that the country might finally be able to auction spectrum after many delays, it seems that South Africa’s operators are now keen to get involved in the process.

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) received six applications for the 4G and 5G telecommunications spectrum on Monday.

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) received six applications for the 4G and 5G telecommunications spectrum on Monday.

South Africa’s telecom sector boasts one of the most advanced infrastructures on the continent. There has been considerable investment from Telkom, Liquid Intelligence Technologies, Broadband InfraCo, and municipal providers as well as from mobile network operators all aimed at improving network capabilities.

Continuing delays to Icasa’s spectrum auction are holding back development in a sector that is critical for economic growth, CEO Shameel Joosub says

An online safety specialist has warned South Africans to stay alert as identity theft organised gangs are on the prowl.

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Having decided to call a halt to emergency spectrum use in November, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has now changed tack, granting licences to six wireless network operators to support extra bandwidth during the continuing coronavirus crisis.