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-====== South Africa ======
-===== National Policy =====
-Telecommunications and internet policy in South Africa is governed by the [[https://www.gov.za/documents/electronic-communications-act | Electronic Communications Act of 2005]]. The act has undergone amendments in [[https://www.gov.za/documents/electronic-communications-amendment-act | 2007]] and [[https://www.gov.za/documents/electronic-communications-amendment-act-0 | 2014]].
-The communications sector is government by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ([[https://www.icasa.org.za/ | ICASA]]).  ICASA was established in 2000 by the [[https://www.gov.za/documents/independent-communications-authority-south-africa-act | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act]] which underwent amendments in [[https://www.gov.za/documents/independent-communications-authority-south-africa-amendment-act | 2006]] and [[https://www.gov.za/documents/independent-communications-authority-south-africa-amendment-act-0 | 2014]]
-===== Licensing Framework =====
-^ Electronic communication services                  ^ Individual                                                                                                                                      ^  Class                                                                                                      ^                                                                                                                       License Exempt ^
-| Electronic communications network services (ECNS)  | An iECNS license allows a company to deploy and operate a physical network at a provincial or national level                                    | Class ECNS license allows a company to deploy and operate a physical network at a municipal or local level  | Option 1 - Non for profit  - maybe because the actual line needs to be longer\\ Option 2 - Reseller\\ Option 3 - Ancillary Services  |
-| Electronic communications services (ECS)           | An ECS license is required to deliver any kind of communication service. iECS corresponds with the iECNS license and covers the whole country.  | A Class ECS license is a service license corresponding to the Class ECNS license                            |                                                                                                                                      |
-https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/services-licencing
-https://www.itweb.co.za/content/3mYZRXv913xvOgA8
-What kinds of operator licenses are there?  Unified?  Technology agnostic?
-Are there licenses for small operators?
-Do ISPs have specfic licenses?
-What kinds of organisations qualify for license exemption?
-===== License Fees =====
-  * Operator fees
-  * License exempt spectrum fees
-  * Microwave fixed link fees
-  * Fees for MNOs?
-===== Wireless Spectrum ====
-Point to the spectrum allocation framework.
-==== License-Exempt ====
-Point to rules for license-exempt spectrum use?
-Is registration required for WiFi?
-What is the process for homologation / type approval?
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-Rules for point to point links versus access networks?
-==== Point-to-Point ====
-Frequencies for microwave links outside of 2.4GHz and 5GHz
-GHz 24GHz 60GHz and others
-==== IMT Spectrum ====
-  * URL for spectrum assignments for mobile operators
-  * List major operators and their spectrum assignments
-  * Point to coverage maps
-==== Dynamic ====
-  * Information on TVWS or other dynamic spectrum pilots.
-  * Pending rules for TVWS
-== Example ==
-  * links to illustrative country example
-===== Backhaul =====
-    * links to backhaul service providers
-    * Open Access policies
-    * infrastructure sharing policy and regulation
-== Example ==
-  * UK Infrastructure sharing: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/700/pdfs/uksi_20160700_en.pdf
-  * Mexico regulations on infrastructure sharing:  http://www.ift.org.mx/sites/default/files/industria/temasrelevantes/9472/documentos/telmexorci.pdf
-===== Gender =====
-  * links to national gender and ICT policies and initiatives
-  * gender at the regulator
-  **  number of men in senior management at regulator  ''regMen''
-  **  number of women in senior management at regulator ''regWomen''
-== Example ==
-  * OFCOM's policy on Gender and Diversity https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/what-is-ofcom/corporate-responsibility/diversity-and-equality
-===== Universal Service =====
-  * Point to universal service policies and obligations.
-  * Have Universal Services funds been used to support community networks?  How?
-== Example ==
-  * link to illustrative country example
-===== Cooperatives =====
-  * Does cooperative legislation exist?
-  * Are there tax relief / incentives available for cooperatives?
-  * Are there any limitations on cooperatives providing telecom/internet?
-== Example ==
-  * link to illustrative country example
-===== Resources / References =====
-  * Other relevant web resources, reports, analysis.
-== Example ==
-  * link to illustrative country example