NCA awards 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana for US$109.9m
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has advanced the process of assigning spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands for mobile broadband services, including 5G.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has awarded 700 MHz spectrum to Scancom Plc, also known as MTN Ghana, for US$109.9 million. This allocation concludes the licensing process for the 700 MHz band, which had two lots awarded to the successful applicant. The two lots attracted a combined licence fee of US$109.9 million. For the 2.3 GHz band, four applications were submitted, but the band remains under-subscribed.
The allocation process for this band will continue according to the Request for Applications (RFA). Meanwhile, the demand for the 3 GHz band has exceeded the available spectrum. Three lots were available, but four applications were submitted by Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) and Telecel Ghana. The NCA plans to proceed with the allocation for the 3 GHz band following the same RFA.
The final outcomes for the 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands will be announced once the remaining stages of the licensing process are completed.
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