What is RICA - for iburst, HSDPA and ADSL clients

RICA is a Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication- Related Information Act. RICA is the new law from the South African Government that requires all customers to register their details from 1 August 2009. New SIM and data cards will only be activated on the telecommunication networks once registered. Existing customers that are already active on the telecommunication networks must be registered within 18 months from the effective date.

RICA is a legal requirement from Government and all customers with data or SIM cards numbers on telecommunication networks in SA must comply with the law. • You can help make South Africa a safer place, as this law aims to help law enforcement agencies to identify the users of cellphone numbers/ internet modems and track criminals using cellphones and internet for illegal activities.

The following documentation must be attached to this form for RICA purposes:

Individual Contracts:

1. Copy of ID
2. Proof of Residence
3. RICA DOCUMENTATION

Business Contracts:

1. Copy of Director ID
2. Proof of Residence
3. Copy of Registration document
4. Letter of authority or affidavit confirming company representative: Verify using letter of authority or affidavit
5. RICA DOCUMENTATION

For more information read: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RICA