{
  "id": 11575092,
  "title": "MTN set to deploy 5G services after winning spectrum licenses worth US$202m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mtn-set-to-deploy-5g-services-after-winning-spectrum-licenses-worth-11575092",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mtn-set-to-deploy-5g-services-after-winning-spectrum-licenses-worth-us202m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "MTN Ghana is set to deploy 5G services following its acquisition of spectrum licenses worth US$202 million from the National Communications Authority (NCA). The telecom giant has been granted licenses in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands, which will enable the company to strengthen network capacity, enhance service quality, and improve customer experience across Ghana. MTN has stated that it is finalizing the necessary formalities and payment obligations associated with the licence acquisition and will keep stakeholders informed of developments as it advances the rollout of the newly awarded spectrum and high-speed 5G services.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "MTN set to deploy 5G services after winning spectrum licenses worth US$202m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mtn-set-to-deploy-5g-services-after-winning-spectrum-licenses-worth",
        "published": "2026-10-03T01:19:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}