{
  "id": 7965703,
  "title": "NCA awards 5G spectrum to Telecel Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nca-awards-5g-spectrum-to-telecel-ghana-7965703",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nca-awards-5g-spectrum-to-telecel-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Communications Authority (NCA) has recently granted three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana. This decision is aimed at bolstering the telecommunications company's efforts in rolling out 5G services and augmenting mobile broadband capacity across the country. Telecel Ghana successfully secured all three lots that it had applied for during the NCA's competitive licensing process, which encompassed the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 3 GHz bands. Komla Buami, Telecel Ghana's Director of External Affairs, emphasized that the newly awarded spectrum would significantly enhance the company's ability to expand its network infrastructure and elevate the quality of service delivered to its customers. He further highlighted that this award would play a crucial role in Telecel Ghana's preparations for the impending 5G rollout. Buami expressed optimism that the awarded spectrum would not only complement the NCA's broader initiatives to streamline spectrum resources but also promote their efficient utilization across the telecommunications sector. He stressed that a well-planned spectrum framework would be instrumental in supporting network investment, improving service quality, and meeting the burgeoning demand for mobile services in the country. The 2.3 GHz band saw the release of five lots, out of which Telecel Ghana successfully bid and secured three. The awarding of these spectrum lots marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to unleash additional bandwidth for mobile broadband services and drive the expansion of 5G connectivity in Ghana.",
  "summary": "The National Communications Authority (NCA) has awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana to support the company’s rollout of 5G services and expansion of mobile broadband capacity.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NCA awards 5G spectrum to Telecel Ghana",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nca-awards-5g-spectrum-to-telecel-ghana",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:33:00.000Z"
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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."
}