Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsRadio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021Part IX - AnnexuresAnnexure BReasons Document for the Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015 - December 20214. The ITU Frequency Allocations |
The ITU has divided the world into three regions, as shown on the following map
Region 1: Region 1 includes the area limited on the east by line A (lines A, B, and C are defined below) and on the west by line B.
Region 2: Region 2 includes the area limited on the east by line B and on the west by line C.
Region 3: Region 3 includes the area limited on the east by line C and on the west by line A.
The Republic of South Africa falls under ITU Region 1 and thus aligns its frequency allocations with those specified for ITU Region 1 in the ITU Radio Regulations.
While the South African allocations are broadly aligned with the ITU Region 1 requirements, several variations exist as provided for in Regulation 2.3.2 of the National Radio Frequency Plan 2018 in Notice No. 266 (Government Gazette No. 41650).