The mobile industry body warns against maximising revenues above the connectivity of citizens, as SA prepares to assign high-demand mobile spectrum sometime this year.

South Africa needs an enlightened spectrum allocation process which fosters competition in the mobile market, says Telkom group CEO Sipho Maseko.

The mobile operator says it will not implement the service because customers made it clear they did not want it.

The Department of Communication transfers funds to the regulator after the authority threatened legal action, accusing it of withholding its dues.

The regulator files court papers to force the Department of Communications to urgently release its funding.

Recent ICASA regulations may protect users from automatic out-of-bundle billing but those opting in may be shocked by the cost.

Data-only network Rain has the cheapest 1GB data bundle in SA, while MTN and Vodacom are the most expensive.

South Africa's smartphone penetration has nearly doubled in the last two years and is now sitting at over 80%, according to a new ICASA report.

The communications ministry and industry players agree to swiftly finalise the spectrum policy directive and licensing processes.

The local ICT sector remains one of the biggest employers and contributors to the mainstream economy, as it continues to demonstrate dynamic growth.

The state confirms plans to finalise the policy directive on radio frequency spectrum allocation are moving forward.

In the wake of the exit of its most controversial chairperson, ICASA's next appointee needs to be someone with a strong sense of governance and leadership, say analysts.