NCA clears MTN Ghana, Telecel, Goal in 5G spectrum licencing process

The National Communications Authority (NCA) in Ghana has cleared three telecommunication companies, MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and Goal Telecommunications Ltd, to proceed to the next stage of the 5G spectrum licensing process. The decision comes after the NCA completed the qualification stage of the Request for Applications for spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 3 GHz bands.

The three companies will now participate in Stage Three of the selection process, which will involve the opening and ranking of their Best Price Offers. All four applicants have been notified of the decisions concerning their applications, with reasons provided where applicable. The NCA aims to complete the 5G spectrum assignment by the end of 2026 and begin its deployment to provide faster data speeds, low latency, and massive device connectivity.

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