ISPA critical of proposed regulations

While welcoming the efforts of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) to review the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, industry body ISPA has pointed out that some changes may be unnecessary, while others will cause more problems than...

Who to complain to about VoIP quality

Frequently dropped and/or disconnected mobile calls are not merely a major frustration in South Africa, but it can also cost local consumers in time and – depending on whether they have per-minute or per-second billing contracts – in call-back fees as well. “It used...

Knott-Craig comments on MTR action

As MTN and Vodacom prepare to tackle Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) in court this week over its decision to implement new mobile termination rates (MTR), Cell C CEO Alan Knott-Craig has issued the following statement: “It is no...

ISPA comments on MTR issues

The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) supports the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) intention to vigorously pursue the objective of more competitive markets without fear of the reactions of those whose...

ICASA to probe state of ICT competition

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is to launch a high-level inquiry into the state of competition in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The regulatory authority believes that the ICT sector continues to undergo...