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Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021

Part I - Preliminary

2. 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.