The African National Congress (ANC) has released a number of statements after the  National Executive Committee held its annual general lekgotla at the weekend.  It is reported, the legkotla agreed on various measures that need to be implemented to stimulate increased investment, boost consumer demand and lower the cost of doing business.  Spectrum release is identified as one of the measures that must be prioritized.  This action would lead to lower data costs, to realize the extension of access to online service and put more money in consumer pockets.”
 
Release of spectrum has been high on the ANC-led government agenda, with Ramaphosa using his first State of the Nation Address to stress that allocating spectrum will boost the country’s economy.
 
The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has promised to expedite the spectrum licensing process, with the intention to grant licences sometime this year.
Mobile operators have been clamouring for access to new spectrum for the last 10 years, as they need it to provide faster and more widespread high-speed data services.

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