National Communications Authority Archives

24 Aug

NCA Launches West Africa’s First Digital Audio Broadcasting

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially launched the trial phase of digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in the country. The milestone makes the country the first in West Africa and the fourth on the entire African continent to embrace this cutting-edge radio technology. DAB represents a state-of-the-art radio broadcasting system that revolutionises how audio content is transmitted through the airwaves. Distinguishing itself from traditional FM radio, DAB relies on digital signals rather than analogue ones. This shift results in remarkable enhancements in reception quality and a significant reduction in signal interference. Furthermore, DAB operates on a distinct frequency band compared…

19 Jul

NCA Introduces Technology Neutrality In Ghana

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken a significant step towards correcting the market imbalances and boosting consumer choice in the telecommunications sector with the introduction of technology neutrality for non-SMP operators. This initiative will grant Vodafone and AT the authorisation to re-farm their spectrum assignment in the 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 2100MHz bands to provide 4G services, subject to paying an annual premium. Technology neutrality is one of the remedial actions to address Significant Market Power (SMP) concerns. The benefits of Technology Neutrality include: The opportunity for operators who do not currently have 4G services to deploy it within their…

21 Jun

SMP Designation Not Intended To Stifle MTN’s Operations – NCA

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has addressed concerns regarding its recent declaration of MTN as a Significant Market Power (SMP) in Ghana's telecommunications industry. In a press release dated June 2023, the NCA emphasized that the classification of MTN as an SMP was not a hasty decision but one based on extensive research, analysis, and consultations. “Declaration of SMP and what it means, the NCA notes with concern some issues on its declaration of MTN as a Significant Market Power (SMP) in Ghana's telecommunication industry. The classification of MTN as an SMP is not a decision taken lightly or without…

04 May

Ghana Cards Linked To Multiple SIM Cards Not A Breach Of Data – NCA

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has noted that there is no irregularity associated with the linking of a mobile phone subscriber’s Ghana Card to multiple SIM cards. According to the head of consumer and corporate affairs at the NCA, Nana Dufie Badu, this may occur if an agent responsible for registering your SIM used your data to register for someone else. She said, “If you check and you find out that there are SIM cards linked to your Ghana Card without your knowledge, it doesn’t mean that your data has been breached. “All that it means is that some agent…

27 Apr

SIM Registration For Existing Subscribers Ends On May 31

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The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has announced that the ongoing SIM Registration exercise end on May 31, 2023. The exercise commenced on October 1, 2021. The Director General announced this at a Press Briefing at the NCA Tower in Accra today. According to Mr. Anokye, there are approximately 11 million active but unregistered SIMs that will be deactivated from networks after May 31, 2023. The 11 million SIMs include subscribers who were exempted from the current exercise. These include diplomats, refugees, and Ghanaians on official duties outside the country. Others include subscribers who have…

16 Jan

NCA Gives Conditional Approval For Transfer Of 70% Of Vodafone Ghana Shares To Telecel Group

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it has granted approval for the transfer of the 70% majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel group. It explained in a press release on Monday that this is subject to concessions made by Telecel group and representations it made to the NCA. According to the Authority, this is pursuant to the evaluation of the revised proposal from the Telecel Group. The Vodafone Ghana shares are held by Vodafone International Holdings B.V. In January last year, the NCA received an application from Vodafone Ghana for the transfer of 70% of its majority shares held…