14 november 2014 progress on broadband policy & regulations briefing to parliamentary portfolio...
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14 November 2014
PROGRESS ON BROADBAND POLICY & PROGRESS ON BROADBAND POLICY & REGULATIONSREGULATIONS
Briefing to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Briefing to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services Telecommunications and Postal Services
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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
1. ICASA’s Mandate
2. Broadband Policy Context
3. Regulatory Measures to Promote Broadband
4. Focus Areas as per 2015/2016-2020 Strategic Plan
5. Conclusion
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ICASA’s Statutory MandateICASA’s Statutory Mandate
ICASA is established pursuant to section 192 of the Constitution and in terms of the ICASA Act of 2000
Regulate electronic communications, broadcasting and postal sectors in the public interest
Ensure universal availability of high quality services, including broadband services, for all South Africans
ICASA is mandated to amongst others:
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Broadband Policy ContextBroadband Policy Context
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Supply-side interventionsSupply-side interventionsDigital ReadinessDigital Readiness
Radio Frequency Spectrum
• Updated the National Radio Frequency Plan to reflect new mobile broadband bands
• Developed the Frequency Migration Plan to enable bands for mobile broadband
• Final IMT Roadmap and RFS Assignment Plans to be promulgated by end of 2014/2015 FY
Broadband Value Chain Analysis
• Analysis of the market structure in the provision of broadband to assess competitiveness:- to inform the high-level inquiry into competition currently
underway- the basis for broadband market review to promote competition
Facilities Leasing (Access)
Regulations
• The Facilities Leasing Regulations (and Interconnection Regulations) promulgated in 2010 facilitate access to existing electronic communications networks thereby reducing build costs
ITU Broadband Statistics Collection
• Support assessment of the country’s digital readiness through collection of broadband indicators data; also facilitate the benchmarking of the country’s performance on broadband promotion against peer countries
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Demand-side interventions Demand-side interventions Digital OpportunityDigital Opportunity
Universal Service & Access
Obligations
• Regulations imposing USOs for provision of Internet connectivity to schools
• Implementation of the expanded the scope of e-rate beneficiaries as per section 73 of the ECA
Consumer Awareness Campaigns
Review of role of SAPO
• Study on the role of SAPO in promoting universal service and access in the digital era. The study will be completed by end of the current FY
Content & Broadcasting
• Discussion Paper on Content Regulation (including Premium Content) in the Digital Era to be finalised in 2014/2015 FY
• Promulgated Digital Migration Regulations, 2012 + Promotion of Diversity and Competition on DTT, 2014- Licensed the use of multiplex 1, 2 & 3
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Focus for 2015/2016 + beyondFocus for 2015/2016 + beyond
Promoting Digital Readiness & Exploiting Digital Opportunities • Complete IMT spectrum assignment
process i.e. issue ITA for High Demand Spectrum
• Enforce compliance with the e-rate provisions as per section 73 of the ECA
• Formulate and implement a regulatory framework on dynamic and opportunistic spectrum management, including the use of ‘White Spaces’
• Implement measures to promote retail price transparency, particularly for data services
• Implement a regulatory framework for infrastructure sharing, including active infrastructure sharing
• Broadband coverage obligations for licensees, particularly spectrum licensees
• Remove barriers to competition in the provision of broadband services
• Support broader government programs on digital literacy through consumer awareness programmes
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Focus for 2015/2016 + beyondFocus for 2015/2016 + beyond
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Multi-stakeholder approach for Multi-stakeholder approach for broadband stimulationbroadband stimulation
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU