South Africa - Renew of Radio Frequency Spectrum License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Renew of Radio Frequency Spectrum License, the applicant has to approach the Independent Communication Authority link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned office. Or it can be downloaded from the following link
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. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.
7. 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.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
9. 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.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to visit the office for further to complete and for collecting the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Old license
• Citizenship card
• Fee receipt
• Address proof
• Any other document (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Independent Communication Authority
Block B,
350 Witch-Hazel Ave
Eco-Park Estate
Centurion 0169
Fax – 012 568 3444
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Radio Frequency Spectrum License holder who intends to Renew of Radio Frequency Spectrum License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

• The validity of the license is one year.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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
• Contact number
• Nationality ID number
• Mailing address
• City
• ZIP Code
• Signature
• Email ID
• Qualified details
• Proposed amendment to the licence
• Undertakings
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The authority issues radio frequency spectrum licenses on an annual basis to a wide range of operators and service providers including electronic communication service licensees, electronic communication network licensees, emergency services, and security services.
• The holder of the radio frequency spectrum license must renew the license before its validity expires to continue the service legally.

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

What is a spectrum license?
A spectrum license lets the applicant operate a range of radiocommunications devices. The applicant can only operate in the area and frequency range his/her license allows.