Tag: NCA
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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 11 million unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated on May 31
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that over 11 million unregistered SIM cards will be deactivated on May 31, 2023. The 11 million SIMs include subscribers who were exempted from the current exercise. These include diplomats, refugees, and Ghanaians on official duties outside the country. Others include subscribers who have registered some of their…
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NCA approves transfer of majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has granted conditional approval for the transfer of 70% majority shares in Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) held by Vodafone International Holdings B.V. to Telecel Group. This is subject to concessions by the seller and representations made by the buyer to the NCA. The NCA in a statement confirmed…
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Ghanaians express concern over NCA’s latest directive on SIM re-registration
Some Ghanaians have raised concerns over the latest directive by the National Communications Authority on the SIM re-registration exercise. The authority announced that 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 for two days a week till…
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We are not blocking sale of Vodafone Ghana to the Telecel Group – NCA
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has discredited reports that it was impeding the sale of Vodafone Ghana to the Telecel Group. News broke last week that Vodafone Plc had agreed on a sale of its operations in Ghana to Telecel Group, as the British telecommunications giant looks to refocus on key markets. Vodafone entered Ghana…
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NCA yet to retrieve over ¢25M debt from Glo, Vodafone – Audit Report
The Audit Service has found that telecom companies, Vodafone and Glo are yet to pay debts of more than GH¢25 million they owe the National Communications Authority (NCA). The Service in its audit report on public boards corporations and other statutory institutions ending December 2020, indicated that while Glo owed the government GH¢17 million for…
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MTN withdraws suit seeking Supreme Court review of market share regulation ruling
Scancom Plc, operators of MTN Ghana Limited have withdrawn their legal action against the industry regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA). The telecommunications giant was in court against NCA over a decision to limit the service provider’s market share. The NCA had designated MTN as Significant Market Power (SMP) and sought to limit the service…
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MTN Ghana vs. NCA: Telecoms giant heads to Supreme Court for review
Telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking a review of the High Court ruling that quashed its suit against the National Communication Authority’s declaration of the network as a Significant Market Power (SMP). MTN Ghana has said it took this action on Friday September 4, 2020, after a careful …
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Ursula welcomes dismissal of MTN’s suit over market share regulation
The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has welcomed the decision of the Commercial Division of the High Court in dismissing MTN’s suit against the National Communications Authority. According to her, the ruling will give the regulator the opportunity to begin work on the implementation of specific measures within the telecommunications industry to provide a level-playing…
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Court dismisses MTN’s suit against NCA on market share regulation
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, dismissed a suit filed by Mobile Telecommunication giant, MTN, against the National Communication Authority over its intent to regulate the telcos space to ensure fair competition. MTN filed the suit after it was declared as a Significant Market Power (SMP). According…