South Africa: Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies opened consultation on Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2026-04-22
under deliberation

On 22 April 2026, the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced to the Parliam…

2026-06-23
in consultation

On 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies opened a consul…

2026-08-21
processing consultation

On 21 August 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes the co…