1. Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Communication on ICASA Strategic Plan and Budget 11 March 2008

2. Agenda Vision and Mission Value Drivers Strategic Objectives
Organogram
Highlights and Challenges
Licensing and Compliance
Markets and Competition
Engineering and Technology
Consumer Affairs
Support Services
Budget
Questions & Answers

3. Vision and Mission Vision To be a catalyst in the transformation of
the country into an information oriented society and
knowledge based economy
Mission
To create a competitive environment for delivering a wide range of high quality services at affordable prices in order to assist in the overall economic growth and social development of the country

4. Value Drivers
In-depth understanding and effective regulation of the communications sector
Functional effectiveness
World class execution of all its functions

5. Strategic Objectives
Promote and facilitate convergence of telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and information technology sector
Encourage the development of a competitive and effective communications sector
Ensure efficient and effective use of radio frequency spectrum
Promote investment, economic growth and innovation in the communications sector within a stable and predictable regulatory regime

6. Strategic Objectives
Facilitate reduction in the cost of doing business
Promote affordable delivery of services and universal access
Encourage research and development in the ICT sector
Promote the empowerment of historically disadvantaged persons, opportunities for youth and challenges for people with disabilities
Promote interest of consumers with regard to price, quality and variety of communications services

7. Organogram COUNCIL CEO K MOTLANA GM: ADMINISTRATION IT COMMUNICATIONS
CHAIRPERSON
P MASHILE
COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL
& CAREER
RESPONSIBILITIES
CEO
K MOTLANA
GM: LICENSING &
COMPLIANCE
GM: MARKETS &
COMPETITION
GM: ENG &
TECHNOLOGY
GM: LEGAL &
CCC
GM: CONSUMER
AFFAIRS
CLR: SOCIKWA & MASIZA
POLICY & LICENSING
CLR: NKUNA & COHEN
MARKETS & COMPETITION
CLR: ZOKWE
ENG. & TECHNOLOGY
CLR: VAN ROOYEN SC
LEGAL & CCC
CLR: NTOMBELA
CONSUMER AFFAIRS IT
GM: CFO
GM: COMPLIANCE
RISK & AUDIT
GM: HR
GM: ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNICATIONS
PROJECT MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES

8. Licensing Highlights 2007/2008
Licence conversion:
Published standard terms and conditions for class and individual licensees
- Developed draft specific terms and conditions for class and individual licensees
Published criteria for converting VANS into individual ECNS and invited VANS to determine whether they meet the criteria
Licensed Pay-TV

9. Markets and Competition Highlights 2007/2008
Market Definition study in terms of s67 of ECA
Published draft regulations on wholesale and retail markets
Published findings on wholesale call termination
Published discussion document on end to end leased lines
Interconnection and facilities leasing:
Published 2nd draft regulations and held hearings

10. Markets and Competition Highlights 2007/2008
Published Draft Regulations for Competition Framework
Section 67(4)(a) – list of markets for investigation
Section 67(4)(b) – methodology to determine effectiveness of competition
Section 67(4)(c) – pro-competitive remedies for market failure
Section 67(4)(d) – SMP determinations
Section 67(4)(e) – schedule for periodic review of markets
Section 67(4)(f) – monitoring and investigation of anti-competitive practices

11. Consumer Affairs Highlights 2007/2008
The following consumer regulations were published:
Consumer Advisory Panel
Code on People with Disabilities
Code of Conduct on ECS and ECNS
Minimum Customer Care Standards and complaints handling procedure
End-User and Subscriber Service Charter
Establishment of the Consumer Advisory Panel

12. Challenges 2007/2008 Licensing
Transitional period (Legislative interpretation)
Merger of USALS (Phase 2 and 3)
Frequency scarcity
Markets and Competition
Implementation of the Competition Framework in line with s67(4)

13. 2008 / 2009 Project Highlights

14. Licensing and Compliance
Develop a Regulatory Framework for Digital Broadcasting Services
Develop Regulations on the Integrity of the mail system
Develop Regulations on Universal Service and Access (Postal Services)

15. Licensing and Compliance Cont…
Review and amend the following regulations:
Elections Regulations
Advertising and Sponsorship Regulations
Sports Rights Regulations
Subscription Services (Must-Carry obligations) Regulations
SA Content Quotas Regulations
Unreserved Postal Service Regulations

16. Licensing and Compliance Cont..
Finalise License Conversion Process
Registration of Class Broadcasting, ECS and ECNS Licenses
Migration of current broadcasters to Digital Environment
Licensing of Mobile Broadcasting Services and Networks
Merger of USALs into PUSANOs

17. Licensing and Compliance Cont…
Licensing of commercial sound broadcasting services in Gauteng, WC and KZN
Registration of new courier companies in the unreserved areas
SAPO license alignment

18. Licensing and Compliance Cont…
Monitor SAPO Licence Compliance
Develop generic Compliance Procedures Manual
Review Universal Service Obligations
Monitor National General Elections
Annual SABC Compliance Assessment
Reconsider Cell C CST Compliance

19. Markets and Competition
Interconnection and Facilities Leasing Guidelines/Regulations
Review of Retail Rate Regime Regulations in line with the ECA
Local loop unbundling
Postal market study
Market Definition project
Short Code Strategy
Number Audit

20. Engineering and Technology
Review of South African Table of Frequency Allocations (SATFA)
Review of Radio Regulations
Review of Type Approval Regulations
Review of Spectrum Fees Regulations
Licensing and Allocation of high demand Frequency Spectrum Bands

21. Consumer Protection Consumer complaints management
Consumer education and awareness on the following:
E-rate
Number Portability
Code for people with disability
Digital migration
Conduct impact assessment on consumer initiatives
Monitor compliance with consumer regulations
E-rate Regulations
Consumer Advisory Panel

22. Support Services
Administration, Legal, Communications, Information Technology and Human Resources Divisions are currently engaged amongst others in the following activities:
ICASA Policy and Legislative Enforcement
Supporting the Complaints and Compliance Committee
Feasibility study on the location of ICASA offices
Business re-engineering and re-alignment
Performance Management System
International and Regional participation

23. Budget

24. Q & A