Tag: NCA
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MTN not to list on GSE with IPO – Kofi Yamoah
MTN Ghana may not be listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) anytime soon even though it plans to cede a part of its operations to investors. This is the indication from the managers of the Ghana Stock Exchange. “MTN in its discussion is raising money from the public or doing a public offer but…
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Communication Ministry to review industry laws by year end
The Ministry of Communication has served notice that it will by the end of the year revise the law governing the telecommunication industry. According to the Ministry, the growth in the industry has called for new regulation to resolve confusion among telcos. The industry this year has so far seen major growth with the merger…
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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…
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NCA halts Subah Infosolution’s anti-SIMbox operations
The National Communications Authority, NCA, has directed all mobile network operators to disregard notice from Subah Infosolutions requesting data purportedly to be used in anti-Sim Box field operations. A statement from the NCA and copied to Citi Business News said, “Subah Info solutions has requested some mobile network operators, to submit call detail records of…
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Consumers dissatisfied with poor telecom services
Telecom users are demanding improved service delivery from service providers at a time that competition in the industry is becoming keener. The consumers, some of whom have been speaking to Citi Business News have also made a case for class action if the situation remains unchanged. It also appears that the consumer dissatisfaction cuts across…
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NCA gives telcos one month ultimatum to address network challenges
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed all mobile network operators to within a month’s time; submit a roadmap to address all concerns of quality of service by customers within Accra and Tema. It follows the numerous customer complaints to the Authority over quality of service challenges. These also range from call drops, poor quality…
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Tigo’s MD to head new entity under Airtel/Tigo merger
Citi Business News has gathered Tigo’s current MD, Ms. Roshi Motman is likely to be named as the MD of the new entity to be created following the merger of Airtel and Tigo. It is unclear yet which position the current MD of Airtel Ms. Lucy Quist will be occupying following the merger. The parent…
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Tigo & Airtel complete merger talks
Citi Business News has learnt telecom operators; Airtel and Tigo, have completed merger talks to make the two companies one entity in Ghana. The talks which commenced last year were finalized early this year-2017, with persons familiar with the move asserting, that an announcement on the completion will be made soon. It still remains unclear…
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We’ll extend deadline for digital migration if … – Ursula Ekuful
Government’s inability to complete the sale of the second 4G spectrum may compel it to extend the September 2017 deadline for the complete migration from analogue to digital platform. This is the indication from the Minister Nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu Ekuful. According to her, the development may put a strain on government’s funding to…
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Expresso workers head to NCA over salary arrears
Workers of Telecommunication Company, Expresso, have disclosed to Citi Business News they will file an official complaint with the National Communications Authority (NCA) over the failure of the telecom company to pay them salaries owned them. According to the workers, the non-payment of their salaries for over 2 years has compelled them to make the…