The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has given notice to radio frequency spectrum users to apply for the renewal of radio frequency spectrum licences for the 2013/14 financial year.
The authority issues radio frequency spectrum licences on an annual basis to a range of operators and service providers, including electronic communication service licensees, electronic communication network licensees, emergency services and security services.
Ordinarily, these radio frequency spectrum licences are renewable annually; however, the authority has made a special provision for amateur, aeronautical and ship station categories to apply for multi-year licences in terms of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fee Regulations.
The amateur, aeronautical and ship station categories are encouraged to apply for multi-year licences to qualify for a discount in radio spectrum fees, says ICASA.
The radio frequency spectrum licence renewal requirements do not apply to all licence-exempt operators, including licensees in the industrial, scientific and medical band. The closing date for applications is 25 January.
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