The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) will host public hearings to determine the efficient use of radio frequency spectrum on 9 and 10 February.
In a statement, the communications regulator says it is in the process of updating the National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) and the hearings are part of this process.
According to ICASA, the purpose of the update is to ensure the NRFP reflects the final acts of the World Radio Conference of 2015 (WRC 15) and in line with the latest version of the International Telecommunications Radio Regulations.
In addition, the update has to ensure that it is consistent with the Southern African Development Community Frequency Allocation Plan and that spectrum allocations reflect the usage of the radio frequency spectrum until the next WRC in 2019.
"The update will be followed by the development of the frequency migration plan process, aimed at addressing the frequency migrations identified during the evolution of the earlier national radio frequency plans starting with SABRE 1 of 1997, following previous ITUs World Radio Conferences including the WRC 15.
The public hearings will be held at the ICASA offices and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in the process.
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