The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has published the draft call termination regulations and the accompanying explanatory note in the Government Gazette.
In a statement released by the regulatory body today, ICASA says while interested parties are usually given 14 days to comment, it was decided it will be in the interest of all stakeholders to be given 30 days from the date of publication to submit written comments on the draft regulations.
Earlier this month, SA's telecoms market was given a potential windfall, when ICASA announced termination rates would be put on a glide path that will ultimately see them reach an all-time low of 10c.
While Vodacom and MTN - which together enjoy more than 90% of the mobile market revenue - will see their interconnect revenues dented, smaller players Cell C and Telkom Mobile were given a leg up with a five-year glide path for asymmetrical rates, which means they will pay lower mobile termination rates to the leading networks.
Any enquiries relating to the draft call termination regulations and the explanatory note should be directed to Christian Mhlanga on (011) 566-3637 or CMhlanga@icasa.org.za, and Mankopane Nkopane on (011) 566-3639 or MNkopane@icasa.org.za.
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