{
  "id": 6935955,
  "title": "NCA awards 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana for US$109.9m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nca-awards-700mhz-spectrum-to-mtn-ghana-for-us-109-9m",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:53:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nca-awards-700mhz-spectrum-to-mtn-ghana-for-us109-9m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Communications Authority announced it has awarded the 700 MHz spectrum band to MTN Ghana, Scancom Plc, for US$109.9 million. This marks the conclusion of the allocation process for this particular band. The two lots awarded to MTN Ghana represent the maximum number that can be granted to a single applicant under the Request for Applications. The 2.3 GHz band currently has four applications submitted by Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited and GoIP Telecommunications Ltd, indicating it is under-subscribed. The NCA will proceed with the next phase of the licensing process according to the Request for Applications. In contrast, demand for the 3 GHz band has outpaced the available spectrum. Three lots are available, but four applications, submitted by Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) and Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited, were received. The Authority will continue the allocation process for this band following the remaining stages of the licensing process. MTN Ghana, Scancom Plc, and Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited will receive separate notifications regarding their final outcomes.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "MTN Ghana awarded 700 MHz spectrum for US$109.9 million",
    "Two lots awarded to MTN Ghana, maximum per applicant",
    "Four applications for 2.3 GHz band, under-subscribed"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NCA awards 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana for US$109.9m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nca-awards-700mhz-spectrum-to-mtn-ghana-for-us-109-9m-6937863",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:53:57.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}