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IMT-2030

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)Ref: IMT-2030

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Source domain: icasa.org.za

Collected on 28 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a news/media statement from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) dated 27 July 2026. ICASA has published the IMT Roadmap 2026 and accompanying draft implementation plans for public consultation, setting out a 5–10 year framework for planning, managing and assigning radio frequency spectrum for current and future mobile broadband (including IMT-2030). It also publishes draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans, related feasibility studies, and draft exclusive geographic areas for millimetre-wave IMT spectrum bands, and invites stakeholders to submit written comments within the period specified in the Government Gazette.

Facts

Reference

IMT-2030

Key Takeaways

  • ICASA publishes IMT Roadmap 2026 and draft implementation plans for public consultation
  • Date: 27 July 2026
  • Roadmap implementation timeframe: next five to ten years
  • IMT-2030 technologies included
  • Objective to increase broadband spectrum available for assignment from 850 MHz to at least 18 588 MHz by 2030
  • Planned additional IMT frequency bands based on ITU Radio Regulations (2024 Edition)
  • Draft consultation documents include RFSAPs, feasibility studies, and draft exclusive geographic areas for mm-wave bands 24.25–27.5 GHz, 37.5–43.5 GHz, 45.5–47 GHz, 47.2–48.2 GHz
  • Proposed measures intended to increase high-demand spectrum by approximately 215%
  • Final RFSAPs will form basis for future Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
  • Legal basis cited: Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (sections 30, 31 and 34)
  • Comments deadline: within the period specified in the Government Gazette
  • Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23)
  • ITU Radiocommunication Assembly 2023
  • Government Gazette
  • Electronic Communications Act, 2005
  • Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015
  • National Development Plan (NDP) 2030
  • SA Connect Broadband Policy

Dates

Closing Date

27 July 2026