South African Telcos Face Fee Hike: Increased Costs & Potential Tariff Increases

South African telecom operators like MTN, Vodacom, and Cell C are bracing for higher costs after the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announced a 4.4% service fee hike, effective April 1st. This hike affects various services provided by ICASA, including licensing, regulations, spectrum management, and postal services. The new fees will apply to all licensing and application fees from April 1st, 2025.