State and industry discuss broadband
Discussions with major operators in the ICT sector are far advanced, says Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele
Discussions with major operators in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector on the implementation plan for the government’s radio spectrum policy are far advanced, Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele said on Tuesday. He said the engagements were progressing well and would be finalised by the end of February. The implementation plan would be submitted to the Cabinet and Parliament, as some aspects would require legislation. Cwele, speaking to Business Day on the sidelines of a meeting of Parliament’s telecommunications and postal services committee, said the aim of the consultations was to ensure the policy was implemented in a manner that was least disruptive to the industry. The main aim of the policy was the equitable allocation of radio spectrum. An issue that has been discussed is high-demand spectrum, which has been allocated licensed until 2027, while spectrum is renewed annually. Investments are made on the basis of allocated spe...
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