Tag: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has released a notice regarding the application to transfer control of Orbicom's electronic communication and radio frequency spectrum licences to Canal+. This ...

Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that mobile operator Cell C has recently surrendered significant portions of its licensed radio frequency spectrum to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa). ...

StarSat, a satellite pay-TV provider in South Africa, has officially shut down following the liquidation of its license holder, OnDigital Media (ODM). This decision marks the end for a company ...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) held a series of hearings yesterday, gathering various stakeholders to discuss its proposed licensing framework for satellite services. These discussions are part ...

South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms is celebrating the approval of mobile operator Cell C's licences to its subsidiary, The Prepaid Company. In a statement to shareholders, the company says: "Blue ...

In South Africa's rapidly evolving digital streaming market, local broadcaster DStv holds a unique edge—broadcasting live sports. Over the years, MultiChoice has established SuperSport as a dominant name in the ...

Public Interest SA, a non-profit organisation, has called on the South African government to maintain its transformation policies as it considers the launch of Elon Musk's Starlink low-Earth orbit (LEO) ...

In light of rising competition from pay-TV services like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video, MultiChoice is reevaluating its content offerings for DStv to enhance its competitive edge. This growing competition ...

StarSat, a competitive satellite TV operator against DStv, is actively working to relaunch its services following the shutdown ordered by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) in October ...

In South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has launched a new inquiry into competition within the subscription broadcasting services market. This additional investigation aims to assess ...