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Telecommunications and internet policy in South Africa is governed by the [[https:// | Telecommunications and internet policy in South Africa is governed by the [[https:// | ||
- | The communications sector is government | + | The communications sector is regulated |
+ | Telecommunications policy is set by what is now (June 2019) known as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), a merger of the [[https:// | ||
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===== Licensing Framework ===== | ===== Licensing Framework ===== | ||
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+ | All license-exempt wireless equipment requires homologation or type approval in order to be used legally in South Africa. | ||
Rules for point to point links versus access networks? | Rules for point to point links versus access networks? | ||
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===== Backhaul ===== | ===== Backhaul ===== | ||
+ | South Africa has extensive fibre optic infrastructure including both national backbone networks and FTTH in many cities. | ||
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+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * MTN | ||
+ | * Vodacom | ||
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* links to backhaul service providers | * links to backhaul service providers | ||
* Open Access policies | * Open Access policies | ||
* infrastructure sharing policy and regulation | * infrastructure sharing policy and regulation | ||
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+ | == Internet Exchange Points == | ||
+ | ^ IXP ^ Point of Presence | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | Source: http:// | ||
== Example == | == Example == | ||
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===== Universal Service ===== | ===== Universal Service ===== | ||
- | * Point to universal service policies and obligations. | ||
- | * Have Universal Services funds been used to support community networks? | ||
- | == Example == | + | South Africa has a [[http:// |
- | * link to illustrative country example | + | |
+ | The USAF was established under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA) to fund projects and programmes that strive to achieve universal service and access to ICTs by all South African citizens. | ||
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+ | The USAF may provide subsidies for: | ||
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+ | * Assistance of needy persons towards the cost of the provision to or the use by them of broadcasting and electronic communications services, | ||
+ | * Financing the construction or extension of electronic communications networks in under-serviced areas, | ||
+ | * The procurement of broadcasting and electronic communications network services and access to electronic communications networks for schools and further education and training institutions, | ||
+ | * The establishment and operation of broadcasting services and the establishment and operation of, including training of and the payment of allowances to personnel of centres where access to electronic communications networks can be obtained. | ||
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+ | Unless exempted, all license holders are required to make contributions to the USAF. | ||
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+ | <callout type=" | ||
===== Cooperatives ===== | ===== Cooperatives ===== | ||
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+ | South Africa has some policy in support of cooperatives. | ||
+ | 1. The DTPS has the National e-Strategy: Digital Society South Africa (2017-2030) - https:// | ||
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+ | In this e-strategy, as part of their 9-point plan, it includes Number 6: " | ||
+ | medium and micro enterprises, | ||
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+ | One of the specific interventions, | ||
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+ | In this ICT SMME Development strategy, it states that the Electronic Communications Act (ECA) requires the Department to support the development of cooperatives. On page 4: | ||
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+ | "South African cooperatives are governed through the Cooperatives Act of 2005. The Act aims to create a legal and institutional framework that encourages the registration and development of cooperative enterprises and increased support for cooperatives from government agencies. The Act promote the ideals of self-help and social responsibility through the cooperative model. In countries like Italy and the United Kingdom, cooperatives have improved the sustainability of community enterprises and opened the economy to disadvantaged and vulnerable social groups" | ||
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+ | The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) would be involved: "The ICT SMME Development Sub-Committee will also feeds its activities and programme to the National Inter-Departmental Small Business & Cooperatives Coordination Committee, which is | ||
+ | chaired by the Director-General of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). This structure coordinates SMME Development activities across all government departments." | ||
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+ | One possible entry point via the ICT SMME Strategy Implementation Plan is the establishment of ISPs: | ||
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+ | " | ||
+ | https:// | ||
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+ | TEMPLATE QUESTIONS: | ||
* Does cooperative legislation exist? | * Does cooperative legislation exist? | ||
* Are there tax relief / incentives available for cooperatives? | * Are there tax relief / incentives available for cooperatives? |