South Africa - Apply for Value Added Parcel Service

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Value Added Parcel Service, the applicant has to approach the Independent Communication Authority Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant gets the service certificate by visiting the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certified South African Identity copy
• Business Insurance
• Business plan
• Machine detailed list
• Fee receipt
• Address proof (driving license, passbook copy etc)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Independent Communication Authority
Postal address:
Private Bag X10
Highveld Park 0169

Street address:
350 Witch-Hazel Ave
Eco-Park Estate
Centurion 0144
Phone: +27 (0)12 568 3000/3001
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Value Added Parcel Service is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• City
• Zip code
• Contact number
• Postal code
• Email ID
• Fax
• Age
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Value-added services (VAS)in mobiles means those services that are offered by telecom service providers to customers beyond the core services like SMS, voice, and data. The services may either be free/chargeable. The major areas where VAS are provided include entertainment, e-commerce, sports, etc.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

Others

Major value-added services

• Live streaming.
• Location-based services.
• Missed call alerts and voicemail box.
• Mobile advertising.
• Mobile money and M-commerce-based services.
• Mobile TV and OTT services.
• Ring tones.
• Online gaming.