The Draft Regulations constitute a review of earlier regulations that were published in 2003 in terms of the repealed Telecommunications Act of 1996. They also seek to provide for the contribution by broadcasters to the fund in terms of section 89 of the ECA.
When finalised, the regulations will prescribe the annual contributions to the Universal Service and Access Fund by the holders of licensees issued in terms of Chapter 3 of the Electronic Communications Act, and further specify the date when such contributions become payable and the manner in which they may be paid.
The hearings will run 12 – 14 March 2008 as per the following schedule:
Venue: Block C Presentation Room
164 Katherine Street
Pinmill Farm
Sandton, Johannesburg.
| Date | Company/Organisation | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2008 | USAASA | 8.45am-9.45am |
| MDDA | 9.45am-10.45am | |
| Tea break | 10.45am-11am | |
| Telkom | 11am-12 noon | |
| Neotel | 12 noon-1pm | |
| Lunch break | 1pm-2pm | |
| Vodacom | 2pm-3pm | |
| MTN | 3pm-4pm | |
| 13 March 2008 | Cell C | 8.45am-9.45am |
| IS | 9.45am-10.45am | |
| Tea break | 10.45am-10.55am | |
| ISPA | 10.55am-11.55am | |
| Transnet | 11.55am-12.55pm | |
| Lunch break | 12.55pm-1.30pm | |
| Sentech | 1.30pm -2.30pm | |
| NAB | 2.30pm -3.30pm | |
| SACF | 3.30pm -4.30pm | |
| 14 March 2008 | AME | 8.45am-9.45am |
| MultiChoice, MNet and Orbicom | 9.45am-10.45am | |
| Tea break | 10.45am-11am | |
| Telkom Media | 11am-12 noon | |
| On Digital | 12 noon-1pm | |
| Lunch break | 1pm-2pm | |
| e.tv | 2pm-3pm | |
| YFM | 3pm-4pm |
Any enquiry in relation to this notice must be submitted in writing (via post, email or fax):
Judicia Monyela
Tel +27 (0)11 321 8456
Fax +27 (0)11 448 2414
Email @icasa.org.za
Sipho Mngqibisa
Tel +27 (0)11 321 8426
Fax +27 (0)11 448 2414
Cell +27 (0)82 266 4000
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