NCA Issues Notice of Proposed Licence Amendment to Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC)

March 4, 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Licence Amendment to Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) pursuant to Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The proposed amendment will remove the 5G exclusivity clause contained in NGIC’s licence.

The Authority considers this action to be in the public interest, with the objective of:

• Promoting competition and innovation in the provision of 5G services;
• Enhancing consumer choice and service quality;
• Accelerating nationwide digital transformation; and
• Ensuring optimal and efficient use of spectrum as a national resource.

In accordance with Section 14 of Act 775, the proposed amendment will take effect ninety (90) days from the date of the notice, unless otherwise determined after consideration of any representations made by the licensee within the statutory notice period.

The NCA assures the general public that the proposed amendment follows due process and is consistent with the Authority’s mandate to regulate communications services in a manner that safeguards the national interest.

In a related development, NGIC has installed forty-nine (49) 5G sites across the country distributed as follows:

• Greater Accra Region – 43 sites
• Ashanti Region – 2 sites
• Western Region – 1 site
• Northern Region – 1 site
• Bono Region – 1 site
• Central Region – 1 site

The NCA noted that the NGIC is in default of its licence fee instalment payment under the Schedule of Licence Fee Payments forming part of its licence conditions. The Authority is addressing this matter in accordance with the applicable licence conditions and statutory provisions.

The NCA remains committed to transparent, fair, and predictable regulation to ensure sustainable investment, competition, and growth in Ghana’s communications sector.