Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsRadio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021Part I - Preliminary2. Purpose |
| (1) | The purpose of these regulations is to: |
| (a) | establish the framework through which the Authority may allocate and assign radio frequency spectrum under the South African National Radio Frequency Plan; |
| (b) | establish standard terms and conditions which will be applicable to all frequency bands and applications as well as radio frequency spectrum licences; |
| (c) | establish transparent, fair and efficient procedures and processes for radio frequency spectrum licence applications; |
| (d) | allow for greater flexibility such that special conditions and procedures for specific frequency bands can be applied; |
| (e) | provide for circumstances in which the use or possession of radio apparatus does not require a radio frequency spectrum licence; |
| (f) | provide procedures and criteria for awarding radio frequency spectrum licences for competing applications or instances whereby there is insufficient spectrum available to accommodate demand; |
| (g) | set out the procedures for application for permissions to assign, cede or transfer ownership and control of a radio frequency spectrum licence; |
| (h) | set out the principles and procedures for frequency coordination where spectrum is assigned on a shared basis; |
| (i) | provide dispute resolution mechanisms with regard to shared spectrum; |
| (j) | provide a framework for the Radio Frequency Application Fees, Radio Frequency Examination and Certificate Fees; and |
| (k) | prescribe relevant application forms. |