South Africa: Proposed policy to allow the installation of 5G Towers on private property

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has gazetted a new policy on the deployment of communications networks in South Africa.

The policy aims to accommodate the accelerated deployment of electronic communications networks, such as LTE and 5G networks.

The policy gives mobile networks and other licensees the right to select, enter, and use public or private land for the deployment of their network infrastructure.

Read more about the proposed policy: https://mybroadband.co.za/news/wireless/360981-new-government-policy-will-let-mobile-networks-build-a-5g-tower-on-your-property.html

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Comments must be provided within 30 working days after the publication (22nd of July 2020).

Have your say – shape this policy:

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Note by EMFSA: Do peruse the link below, a similar response can be expected in South Africa.

UK Government response to the consultation on proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage