--- title: Spectrum negotiations with litigants unfolding well, says ICASA | ITWeb description: The regulator says it should be in a good position to yield an amicable settlement agreement by no later than end of August 2021. image: https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07gUVgawK_KOhS4eSK7YzU9NQBYJHpzsR1sJ1Xa0Iqo4ZTIlS1ubrt97AFMle1lirVD-4IwNlwUIdMpfJmfyYtqV=w816-h428.jpeg --- [![vast.png](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hs-fs/hubfs/ObscureLogo-02.png?width=1000&height=354&name=ObscureLogo-02.png "vast.png")](http://www.obscuretech.net) Open main menu Close main menu - [Technology Partners](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/technology-partners) Open the submenu - [BeyondTrust](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/beyondtrust) - [Cybereason](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/cybereason) - [Forescout](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/forescout) - [Gytpol](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/gytpol) - [Netskope](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/netskope) - [OKTA](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/okta) - [OneTrust](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/onetrust) - [Palo Alto Networks](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/palo-alto-networks) - [Pentera](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/pentera) - [Proofpoint](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/proofpoint) - [Radware](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/radware) - [RiskIQ](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/riskiq) - [Rubrik](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/rubrik) - [Splunk](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/splunk) - [Tenable](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/tenable) - [Trend Micro](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/trend-micro) - [Obscure Blog](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog) - [About Us](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/contact-us) # Spectrum negotiations with litigants unfolding well, says ICASA [ITWeb](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/author/itweb) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/mqwkoq6p69z73r9a) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/mqwkoq6p69z73r9a) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/mqwkoq6p69z73r9a) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07gUVgawK_KOhS4eSK7YzU9NQBYJHpzsR1sJ1Xa0Iqo4ZTIlS1ubrt97AFMle1lirVD-4IwNlwUIdMpfJmfyYtqV=w816-h428.jpeg) ![Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, chairperson of the ICASA Council.](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07gUVgawK_KOhS4eSK7YzU9NQBYJHpzsR1sJ1Xa0Iqo4ZTIlS1ubrt97AFMle1lirVD-4IwNlwUIdMpfJmfyYtqV.jpeg) Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, chairperson of the ICASA Council. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) says the ongoing settlement negotiations on spectrum litigation are unfolding well and with a very encouraging outlook. In a statement, the regulator says all active litigants have since responded with their various positions on the matters, and there is an ongoing exchange EXCHANGE [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SqwidNet-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-27-45-9981-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27050&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) [Driving innovation through IoT. Sqwidnet can give you the tools to bring your ideas to life. Connect with us.](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27050&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-27-38-1353-PM.php) of constructive engagements between the parties. This after president Cyril Ramaphosa last week called for [mediation](https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4z7knbZZv56km) in the legal impasse that has held back the country’s spectrum auction process. ICASA was set to auction the long-awaited high-demand spectrum by 31 March 2021. However, it was dealt a blow when MTN, Telkom and Etv took the regulator to court, challenging some aspects of the auction process. Telkom filed FILED [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/spi-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-27-42-7654-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27162&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spi.co.za%2F&ismap=) [Remote working emphasises the need for secure file sharing. 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MTN also dragged ICASA to the North Gauteng High Court in January, challenging the way in which the regulator intends to license the 3.5GHz spectrum, which it said would result in Tier 1 operators being side-lined in the auction. As part of the settlement discussions, the authority says it is consolidating submissions with active litigants, and will outline a way forward in due course. In March 2021, the authority notes that it issued communication in respect of its position on mediation and the considerations related to possible settlement discussions with active litigants. It says the considerations were informed by, among others, counsel’s advice to embark on an expeditious settlement negotiation process that would result in a binding outcome capable of being made an order of court. The option and decision to enter into settlement negotiations has now proven to be effective as well as efficient, and afforded litigants the latitude to express themselves, thereby engaging thoroughly on the matters at hand. The chairperson of ICASA, Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng has expressed his confidence in the way parties have been able to engage with the authority, and for showing interest, as well as optimism, in resolving the current challenges relating to the licensing of radio RADIO [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/UC-Wireless-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-27-42-3423-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27022&zoneid=0&source=&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uc-wireless.com&ismap=) [The radio interoperability solution provided by Omnitronics has been proven in a variety of operating environments.](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27022&zoneid=0&source=&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uc-wireless.com&ismap=) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-27-40-0715-PM.php) frequency spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications. “We note and welcome the comments made by the president of the republic on the current spectrum legal deadlock over the past week. We are, however, confident that, based on the discussions and concessions brought about by the parties, we should be in a good position to yield an amicable settlement agreement by no later than end of August 2021,” says Modimoeng. The chairperson further stated that, as soon as a settlement is reached, ICASA will only need a few more weeks to set the spectrum auction process in motion, and to communicate the new closing date for the Wireless Open Access Network applications. “The authority would like to finally advise that, even though its current preoccupation is to find a speedy resolution through the ongoing negotiations between litigants, the formalities in respect of the appeal process occasioned by the judgement of 8 March 2021 are still continuing in parallel as previously communicated. The outcome of the current settlement negotiations will, however, inform the future conduct of the appeal,” says the regulator. ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NjwIkOlucMKGxBvRmc5LHMvIbcBJBQGIy-2xxDFCr34fmfELLgXfCvput3MvM5UhjX3LHDNqpHFq1CtxPeo6b1K1=w816-h428.jpeg)](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gxwqdm1zdlnqlpvo) ### [WiFi-enabled solar lights switched on in CT informal settlement](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gxwqdm1zdlnqlpvo) Alderman James Vos (second from right) in Witsand, Atlantis, where WiFi-enabled solar lights have been switched on. 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