Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

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Independent CommunicationsAuthority of South
Africa
Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of
Communication on ICASA Strategic Plan and Budget
18 June 2009
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Agenda
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Vision and Mission

• Vision
• To be a catalyst in the transformation of
• the country into an information oriented society
  and
• knowledge based economy.
• Mission
• To create a competitive environment for
  delivering a
• wide range of high quality services at affordable
  prices
• in order to assist in the overall economic growth
  and
• social development of the country.

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Value Drivers

• In-depth understanding and effective regulation
  of the communications sector.
• Functional effectiveness.
• World class execution of all its functions.

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Strategic Objectives

• Promote and facilitate convergence of
  telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and
  information technology sector.
• Encourage the development of a competitive and
  effective communications sector.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of radio
  frequency spectrum.
• Promote investment, economic growth and
  innovation in the communications sector within a
  stable and predictable regulatory regime.

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Strategic Objectives

• Facilitate reduction in the cost of doing
  business.
• Promote affordable delivery of services and
  universal access.
• Encourage research and development in the ICT
  sector.
• Promote the empowerment of historically
  disadvantaged persons, opportunities for youth
  and challenges for people with disabilities.
• Promote interest of consumers with regard to
  price, quality and variety of communications
  services.

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Organogram
CHAIRPERSON P MASHILE
COUNCIL
CEO K MOTLANA
GM LICENSING COMPLIANCE
GM MARKETS COMPETITION
GM ENG. TECHNOLOGY
GM CONSUMER AFFAIRS
GM LEGAL CCC
CLR SOCIKWA
CLR SIBANDA
CLR NKUNA
CLR MAKHAKHE
CLR ZOKWE
CLR NTOMBELA
CLR VAN ROOYEN
CLR BATYI
GM COMPLIANCE, RISK AUDIT
GM CFO
SM IT
SM COMMUNICATION
GM ADMINISTRATION
GM HR
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Licensing and Compliance
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Licensing

• Mobile Broadcasting Services.
• Broadband Infraco.
• Individual ECNS Broadcasting Services.
• Individual Commercial Radio (Gauteng, KZN and
  Cape Town).
• Migration of Analogue TV to Digital (Assignment
  of DTT Channels/Multiplexes SABC, M-Net, e-TV
  and TBN).

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Licensing

• Review of Regulations -
• - Standard Terms and Conditions
• - Process and Procedures.
• Licensing of Class Broadcasting, ECS,ECNS and
  Courier Services (ad hoc).
• Amendments and Transfers of Licences (ad hoc).

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Compliance

• Publication of monitoring report on National and
  Provincial Elections.
• Review of Universal Service and Access
  Obligations Framework.
• Promulgation of Sec. 8 (4) Regulations.
• Compliance Procedure Manual.
• Compliance by Broadcasting, ECS, ECNS and Postal
  Services.

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Compliance

• Preparation for Local Government Elections.

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Markets and Competition
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Markets Competition

• Review and development of broadcasting
  regulations in respect of
• subscription broadcasting must carry obligations
• digital terrestrial television broadcasting
• the release of spectrum from the digital switch
  over programme digital dividend policy
• advertising, infomercials and sponsorships
• codes of conduct/practice for broadcasters
• sports broadcasting rights
• Video On Demand (VOD) and IPTV
• South African local content review
• ownership and control for commercial broadcasting.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

• Ensure fair, transparent and non discrimination
  allocation of numbers to licensees
• process numbering applications in terms of the
  National Numbering Plan and maintenance of the
  central numbering database
• develop web-based application for public access
  to central numbering database
• conduct the Number Audit
• review of the National Numbering Plan in line
  with the ECA
• finalise carrier pre-selection regulations
• review of Number Portability Capacity building
  workshops held to address numbering challenges
  presented by the ECA.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

• Economic and financial analysis in respect to
  postal services
• development of economic regulatory framework for
  reserved postal services
• draft regulations for Regulatory Financial
  Reporting framework
• framework for tariff setting
• SAPO 2010/2011 Tariff Review
• review of the unreserved postal services
  regulations.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

• Economic and financial analysis with respect to
  electronic communications
• tariff lodgement and monitoring framework
• Telkom 2009/2010 tariff regime (basket of
  services)
• analysis of Regulatory Financial Reports
  (COA/CAM)
• analysis of historic Telkom and mobile operators
  reports
• review conceptual framework and investigate
  reporting requirements pertaining to
  pro-competitive remedies.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

• Competition Framework and Market Analysis
• develop framework for competition in broadcasting
  
• develop framework for implementation of sec 67
  of the ECA
• conduct market studies in terms of section 67.4
  of the ECA
• develop regulations for Local Loop Unbundling
  (LLU)
• implement Handset Subsidy Regulations
• develop regulations on interconnection and
  facilities leasing and implementation thereof
• ensure the effective assessment of
  interconnection and electronic communications
  facilities leasing agreements
• identify framework for facilities leasing and
  provide framework for access
• research trends and developments in the ICT
  sector and introduce basic framework for
  regulatory impact assessment (RIA).

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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering and Technology

• Finalisation of the following initiatives
• regulations for and implementation of the new
  spectrum fees framework
• regulations for high demand spectrum bands
• review of the national radio frequency plan
• review of radio regulations in line with the ECA
• broadcasting spectrum plan and assignments to
  facilitate digital migration.

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Engineering and Technology (cont.)

• development of a concise spectrum licensing
  regime in line with international trends
• review of equipment type approval framework in
  line with international trends
• development of assignment and co-ordination
  policies and procedures
• spectrum audit development of a migration plan as
  part of the national radio frequency plan
• improve spectrum monitoring architecture
• development of robust methodologies for spectrum
  monitoring and monitoring of QoS
• research and advisory program to develop
  technical capacity and advise on spectrum and
  technology issues.

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Consumer Protection
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Consumer Protection

• Receive and resolve consumer complaints.
• Increase ICASAs visibility and operational reach
  in rural and under-serviced areas.
• Improve consumer protection through research and
  monitoring.
• Co-ordinate the Consumer Advisory Panel.
• Extend consumer awareness through workshops,
  radio interviews and media advertising.
• Establish and launch Consumer Representative
  Forums.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders on
  consumer protection.

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Consumer Protection

• Finalisation of the following regulations
• - End-User and Subscriber service Charter
• - Conveyance of Mail
• - E-Rate.

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Budget 2009 - 2010
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Budget 2009 - 2010
Transfers and subsidies received

Grants from DoC 269,607,000
Outstanding postal regulatory functions grant 10,000,000

General Administration expenses 37,034,291

Staff costs 146,752,506
Audit fees 1,930,000

Other operating expenses 58,228,203

Project expenses 35,662,000
Licensing and Compliance 6,810,000
Markets and Competition 7,770,000
Engineering 5,350,000
Consumer Affairs 4,510,000
Support function projects 11,222,000

Total expenditure 2009 2010 279,607,000

Baseline allocation 279,607,000
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