Category: Telecommunications
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NCA introduces technology neutrality to improve services of networks
The National Communication Authority (NCA) has introduced technology neutrality to create a level playing field and stimulate investment in infrastructure for the deployment of 4G networks by the non-Significant Market Power (SMP) operators. Technology neutrality is one of the remedies to address SMP concerns. According to a statement issued by the authority in Accra on…
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Over 8 million SIM cards blocked – Ursula reveals
Over 8 million unregistered SIM Cards have been blocked following the rollout of punitive measures by the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation and the National Communications Authority, sector minister Ursula Owusu-Ekulful has revealed. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 14th ITU Kaleidoscope event, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said those who are yet to re-register their…
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Ghanaians still urged to complete SIM re-registration process as Sept 30 deadline dawns
With just day more to the deadline for the SIM card re-registration exercise, Ghanaians who have still not registered their cards are being asked to do so within the shortest possible time. After several postponements of the deadline for the exercise, the government announced the final extension of the deadline to today, September 30, after…
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Mobile money loan defaulters to be denied access to future credit- BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned individuals who have acquired loans through Mobile Money platforms, but have deliberately refused to register their SIM cards with the intention of avoiding repayment of the loans to rescind the decision and clear their debt. A statement from the BoG stated that, “failure to repay such loans will…
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Ghanaians tasked to take advantage of self-service app to complete SIM re-registration
Ghanaians who have not re-registered their SIM cards and have started facing difficulties with some call and data services are being urged to take advantage of the self-service SIM registration app to complete the process. The National Communications Authority has instituted punitive measures for defaulting subscribers ahead of the deadline in a few weeks’ time.…
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Double charges on SIM card self-service app being refunded – NCA
The National Communications Authority has begun refunding monies to persons who were charged double the amount for using the SIM re-registration App. The Authority rolled out the SIM card re-registration self-service app on the Google Play Store to provide an alternative for telecom subscribers to complete their SIM card re-registration at a GH¢5 charge. But…
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NCA rolls out punitive measures against persons yet to re-register SIM cards
Persons who are yet to commence re-registration of their SIM cards or yet to fully complete the process will begin to experience interruptions in their service till the end of the month. Such users should expect to finally be blocked by the end of the month if they fail to do so before the deadline.…
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SIM re-registration rate drops by 98% after deadline extension – Telcos Chamber
Barely a month after government announced another extension of the deadline for the SIM card re-registration exercise, the number of persons who have visited offices of the network service providers to have their SIMs registered has dropped by a whopping 98 percent. Data from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has revealed that as of August…
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SIM card registration exercise will not be extended again – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has warned that the deadline for the registration of SIM cards in Ghana, will not be extended for a second time. The exercise which began on 1st October, 2021, was originally scheduled to end on 31st March, 2022, was extended by the sector Ministry to 31st July,…
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Stakeholders call for increased transparency in how E-Levy funds are used
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has backed calls for transparency in the manner in which funds accrued from the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) are used. One of the sources the government was hoping would help it raise much-needed revenue is the E-Levy, but information from government’s…