Section 2(e) of the Electronic Communications Act (Act 36 of 2005)("the Act") provides that the Authority must ensure that there is efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum.

Section 30(1) of the Act confers powers to the Authority to control, plan, administer and manage the use and licensing of the radio frequency spectrum except in instances provided for in section 34.

Section 4(1)(c)(iv) of the Act provides that the Authority may make regulations with regard to the payment to the Authority of charges and fees in respect of the granting of licences in terms of the Act or the related legislation.