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Ghana 5G spectrum auction process
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Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) initiated a competitive has advanced its 5G spectrum auction to move away from process, moving toward a single-operator model and encourage market competition. Initially, three companies—MTN Ghana, Telecel nationwide rollout to expand mobile broadband capacity. MTN Ghana, and Goal Telecommunications—qualified for acting as the auction across sole qualified applicant for the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 3 GHz bands, while Infrava Ltd was disqualified. Following the process, MTN Ghana MHz band, secured two lots in the 700 MHz band for a total license fee of US$100.9 million. While the 700 MHz This allocation is finalized, expected to provide improved indoor coverage and wider geographic reach due to the auction for other frequencies remains ongoing. The frequency’s ability to travel longer distances. In the 2.3 GHz band is currently under-subscribed, with applications from band, Telecel Ghana was awarded three lots. The company indicated that this spectrum will be used to strengthen network expansion and GoIP Telecommunications Ltd, while improve service quality in preparation for its 5G rollout, supporting the growth of Ghana’s digital economy. The assignment process for the 3 GHz band is over-subscribed, remains ongoing, with four applications submitted for three available lots by Scancom Plc and Telecel Ghana. results still being determined.
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- 2026-09-17 12:11 UTC Ghana 5G spectrum auction process
- 2026-09-12 16:01 UTC Ghana 5G spectrum auction process
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