South Africa: Access obligations in Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (B12-2026)
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Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes consultation on Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations
On 21 August 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes the consultation for the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. The Bill addresses unilateral conduct by establishing mandatory access obligations. Under…
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies opened consultation on Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations
On 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies opened a consultation on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill until 21 August 2026. The Bill addresses unilateral conduct by establishing mandatory access ob…
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations was introduced to Parliament
On 22 April 2026, the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced to the Parliament. The Bill addresses unilateral conduct by establishing mandatory access obligations. Access providers, defined as electronic communications networ…