Statistics Act, 1999
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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. |