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22 Aug

Starlink To Begin Operations In Ghana By End Of August – NCA

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Ghana's communications regulator, NCA, has announced that Starlink, a company associated with American billionaire and inventor Elon Musk, will officially begin operations in Ghana by the end of August 2024. A statement issued by the regulator on August 22, 2024 stated that this decision "follows the completion of all administrative and licensing procedures with the National Communications Authority (NCA)." It further mentioned that the internet service provider will be managed by Space X Starlink GH LTD. Previously, the NCA had argued that Starlink did not have a license to operate in Ghana, deeming the online sale of its service illegal…

27 Jul

NCA Promises Lower Data Prices By End Of 2024

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The National Communication Authority (NCA) has assured the public that data prices will decrease by the last quarter of the year, addressing concerns over high data costs and poor services. This announcement follows widespread criticism and calls for the dissolution of the NCA board, partly due to MTN’s classification as a Significant Market Power (SMP), which some argue has led to unreliable data supply and high costs. In a statement, the NCA clarified that the SMP classification aims to promote fair competition, not burden MTN’s operations. The Authority explained that measures such as unbalanced interconnection rates, tariff parity, and technology…

29 Apr

NCA Board Chairman Calls For Continuous Development In Telecom Industry

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The Board Chairman of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Okatakyie Ababio Boakye Danquah II, has urged stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to embrace continuous development within the electronic communications sector. Addressing a gathering at the University of Development Studies (UDS) Multipurpose Auditoriumn in Tamale, the NCA board chairman emphasized the critical role of ongoing advancement in ensuring seamless service delivery and heightened consumer satisfaction. Given this, he reiterated the Authority’s commitment to protecting stakeholders’ interests and safeguarding the rights of consumers. “We must maintain the energy generated here today and keep pushing for transparency, integrity, and justice in consumer affairs,”…

20 Mar

Internet Connectivity Getting Better – NCA

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has reported improvements in internet connectivity across the country. The Director General of the NCA, Dr Joe Anokye, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, confirmed that Telecel had fully restored its connectivity. He also mentioned that AT was operational and MTN was making significant strides. “Well, the good news is as we speak, AT has been up. This morning, Telecel reported that they were 100% recovered. Just as I sat here in this chair, I just saw a message from MTN that they are making progressive increases. So, I think it…

18 Mar

NCA Gives Update On Undersea Cable Disruptions

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) updated the public on the disruption of undersea cables that has since Thursday, 14th March, 2024 affected data services across the country. It met with industry players in Accra to among other things find solutions to the peculiar challenges. The Authority met the following key stakeholders at the NCA Tower in Accra: i. Bank of Ghana (BoG) ii. Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) iii. Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) iv. Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) v. Central Securities Depository vi. Ghana Water Company Limited vii. Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) viii. Mobile Network Operators…

04 Mar

Ghana’s Telecom Market: NCA To Regulate Tariff Charges

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Ghana’s telecom industry is set for a shakeup as the National Communications Authority (NCA) prepares to regulate how often Mobile Network Operators can adjust their tariffs. This move comes specifically in response to the dominance of MTN Ghana as a Significant Market Power (SMP) in 2020. Traditionally, the NCA has allowed mobile network operators to set their prices. However, MTN’s market share, exceeding 75% across voice, data, SMS, mobile money, and revenue, has triggered intervention under Section 25 of the Electronic Communications Act (Act 775). This section empowers the NCA to regulate prices when a single dominant player exists or…

17 Jan

NCA Outdoors 5-Year Strategic Plan Starting From 2024

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The Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched the National Communications Authority (NCA) Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028) at the NCA Tower on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The development of the Authority’s Five-Year Strategic Plan is per Section 3(b) of the NCA Act, 2008 (Act 769) and is aimed at setting clearly defined goals and measurable steps for the Authority. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation During her keynote address, the Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the necessity of NCA’s regulatory work over the years. She urged the Authority to maintain vigilance and concentration in the face of emergent disruptive technologies and a…

16 Nov

NCA Wins Big In Kenya; Bags Two Prestigious Awards At The 8th Africa Digital Economy Awards

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The National Communication Authority (NCA) has clinched two prestigious awards at the 8th Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA) in Kenya, held on Nov 10th. Recognized as the "Africa Communications Regulator of the Year," the NCA, led by its Director General, Mr. Joe Anokye, stood out for its outstanding performance in overseeing the Ghanaian communications sector. In addition to this accolade, Mr. Anokye secured a spot among Africa's Top 50 Digital Economy Leaders. Mr. Anokye is a Geodetic Engineer and Technology Manager, A Former Service Manager for Mission Routed Data at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)USA, and the current…

01 Jun

SIM Registration: 9 Million Unregistered SIM Cards Blocked After NCA Directive

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Telecommunications firms operating in Ghana have deactivated approximately 9 million unregistered SIM cards over failure of subscribers to undertake the SIM registration exercise announced by government on October 1, 2021. The move is in compliance with a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Ministry of Communications. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr. Ken Ashigbey speaking on the development with Accra-based Citi FM noted that, “Those who have not fully registered their SIM cards will be blocked, and as we speak, the numbers of those that will be blocked are about 9 million.” He disclosed…

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…