Tag: Chamber of telecommunications
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Telcos chamber hints of a likely increment in tariffs
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications says its industry members may have to increase their tariffs due to the present high cost of doing business in the country. Speaking to the media, the Chief Executive officer of the Chamber, Eng. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey justified the anticipated tariff increment by arguing that many sectors have already taken…
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Stakeholders urged to ramp up education on E-levy ahead of 1st May start date
With about 10 days to go, to the highly anticipated implementation of the Electronic transfer Levy (E-Levy) by the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, is calling for a ramping up of education by the various stakeholders on the project to ensure the public is adequately informed. The levy of 1.5 % on…
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Breaking MTN’s dominance: Industry watchers caution Gov’t to tread cautiously
Some industry watchers of Ghana’s telecommunication space have asked government to tread cautiously with its plans to implement some policies to limit any market imbalance in that sector. The Ministry of Communications says its available data indicates that MTN continues to be the dominant player in the telecoms space, having more than double and in…
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Containing COVID-19: BoG removes charges for some momo transfers, adjusts limits
The Bank of Ghana has announced that electronic transfer of money of up to GH¢100 will not attract any charge from March 20, 2020. In a statement, the Central bank said the decision however excludes cash out transactions on the same network or to different networks. According to the Bank of Ghana, the move is…
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Telcos to publish new cost of data after ending upfront CST deduction
Telecommunication Companies are to publish a new cost of tariff, following the implementation of the Communications Service Tax. The 9% Communication Service Tax which was earlier charged upfront after an increase from 6 to 9 percent in the mid-year budget, is now being charged as consumers use their airtime or data. The Ghana Chamber of…
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Telecoms Chamber to oppose any exorbitant license fee increase
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is cautioning the government against any move to increase the cost of license renewal ambitiously in its quest to meet the shortfall in revenue. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta in the mid-year budget review indicated plans to rake in more revenue from the telecom sector with the cost of renewal…
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Telcos’ Chamber calls for more dialogue on “talk tax” before it’s increased
In an attempt to walk the fine line of meeting government’s revised total revenue and grants target of GHC 58.9 billion, while avoiding overtaxing its citizens, the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has made a number of proposals, key amongst them is the proposed increase in the Communications Service Tax (CST) from 6 to 9 percent.…
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Vodafone pledges total commitment to Ghana
The Vodafone Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Obo-Nai, has pledged the company’s commitment to the socio-economic development of Ghana. During a courtesy call on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the Jubilee House, Ms. Obo Nai reinforced Vodafone’s determination to lead the digitalisation drive in Ghana, ensuring that no one is left behind. She…
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Telecoms Chamber seeks stay of execution over NCA fines
The Electronic Communications Tribunal will next week, give its ruling on a stay of execution filed by the Chamber of Telecommunications. It follows the latter’s dissatisfaction over a fine for failing to provide quality services as required. The Chamber of Telecommunications last week, petitioned the Electronic Communications Tribunal over fines imposed on them by the…
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Telcos comply with NCA directive; unhappy with anti-SIM Box approach
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has reiterated its reservation at the approach by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to deal with SIM Box fraud in the country. The Chamber contends that the technical or law and order approach by authorities have just been targeted at dealing with aspects of the issue. “… Anything else or…