Court rules against Telkom in latest dispute with ICASA
26 February 2021
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued a statement welcoming the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) against Telkom on a matter relating to the leasing of facilities between licenced operators.
In this matter, Telkom sought to review ICASA’s decision that directed Telkom to lease its ducts to Vodacom in some residential estates in the Western Cape as required in terms of section 43 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (ECA). The High Court dismissed Telkom’s application with costs. Telkom filed an application for leave to appeal which was dismissed with costs. Thereafter, Telkom petitioned the SCA for leave to appeal.
In its order, the SCA dismissed Telkom’s application for leave to appeal with costs on the grounds that there are no reasonable prospects of success in an appeal and there is no other compelling reason why an appeal should be heard.
“Leasing of facilities within the telecommunications sector is common around the world and ICASA has developed regulations in terms of the ECA, to facilitate such leasing of facilities. We indeed welcome the SCA ruling as it clearly shows that our regulations are indeed critical for the advancement of the sector. We encourage our licencees – in this case, Telkom – to accept regulatory measures put in place for the benefit of consumers and the public at large,” said ICASA chairperson, Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng.
The SCA ruling provides much-needed clarity to the sector in that it in effect reaffirms the High Court’s interpretation of section 43 of the ECA and the criteria to be used by ICASA to adjudicate facilities disputes.
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