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Manufacturers and suppliers can apply for official type approval of telecommunications equipment from ICASA. This ensures that devices meet national technical standards before being legally used in South Africa’s communications network.
- Who it is for:
- equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Submit an entity registration request to ICASA, pay applicable fees, and provide technical documentation for evaluation.
New applicants must register with ICASA before they can begin the type approval process. Registration confirms eligibility to submit technical evaluations and obtain approvals.
- Who it is for:
- new equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal entity registration request to ICASA for review and approval.
Once registered, applicants may submit technical documentation for evaluation to determine if their equipment meets ICASA’s technical requirements.
- Who it is for:
- registered equipment applicants
- How to act on it:
- Prepare and submit technical documentation to ICASA for assessment.
Applicants may be granted provisional approval under specific conditions while awaiting full technical evaluation or final certification.
- Who it is for:
- equipment applicants requiring interim market access
- How to act on it:
- Apply for provisional approval through ICASA during the evaluation process.
Existing certificate holders may apply to transfer, amend, or re-issue their Type Approval certificates due to changes in ownership, product updates, or lost documents.
- Who it is for:
- holders of existing Type Approval certificates
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal request to ICASA for transfer, amendment, or re-issue of a certificate.
A license issued by ICASA for entities operating in the electronic communications sector under the Class License framework. Applicants must submit a completed application form with five hard copies and one electronic copy, along with supporting documents, to the ICASA regional office. The application must be submitted via email to licensing@icasa.org.za if downloaded online, or handed in person with couriered hardcopies if obtained in print.
- Who it is for:
- entities seeking to operate in the electronic communications sector under the Class License framework
- How to act on it:
- Complete the ECS/ECNS class license application form, submit 5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy to the ICASA regional office, and send supporting documents by email to licensing@icasa.org.za if downloaded from the website; otherwise, submit all materials in person or via courier.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is inviting applications for an IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) spectrum licence under reference ICASA 40-2026. This opportunity is open to qualified telecommunications service providers and bidders interested in acquiring spectrum for mobile broadband services.
- Who it is for:
- telecommunications service providers, bidders, licensed operators
- How to act on it:
- Submit application through ICASA's online portal or via official forms provided by ICASA for IMT spectrum licensing.
Individuals can apply for an Electronic Communications Services (ECS) or Electronic Communications Network Services (ECNS) licence through ICASA. The application goes through a structured review process involving preliminary analysis, quality checks, internal stakeholder review, public comment (if applicable), legal vetting, and final approval by the Council and CEO.
- Who it is for:
- individuals applying for ECS or ECNS licences
- How to act on it:
- Submit application to ICASA's Admin Officer; respond to requests for additional information; undergo review, quality checks, public comment (if required), legal vetting, and final approval by ICASA executive, Council, and CEO.
This opportunity allows DELL accredited bidders to supply, deliver, deploy, and support hardware solutions including four Dell PowerEdge MX760C blade servers, two Dell PowerEdge R450 rack servers, and VMware licenses. The equipment must be compatible with ICASA’s existing Dell infrastructure, including the PowerEdge MX7000 chassis and Unity XT HFA storage platform.
- Who it is for:
- DELL accredited bidders
- How to act on it:
- Submit a datasheet showing server specifications and an itemised quotation to ICASA
A five-year contract to provide fully integrated offsite data backup and cloud data protection services to ICASA, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable data management across its operations.
- Who it is for:
- qualified IT service providers with experience in cloud-based data backup solutions
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal tender proposal through the ICASA tender portal, including technical and financial documentation as required.