Public Consultation on Regulatory Framework for the Management, Monitoring, and Monetisation of International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Traffic in Ghana
Public Consultation on Regulatory Framework for the Management, Monitoring, and Monetisation of International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Traffic in Ghana
The National Communications Authority (NCA) intends to introduce a regulatory framework for the management, monitoring, and monetisation of international Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging traffic in Ghana.
Accordingly, in pursuance of its mandate under Section 3 and Section 25 of the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769) and Section 4.1 of the National Telecommunications Policy, 2005 (NTP’05), the Authority hereby invites views and comments from Licensees, Service Providers, financial institutions, technology companies, industry stakeholders and the general public on the proposed Framework for the Regulation of International A2P Messaging Services, including the possible introduction of a National A2P Messaging Gateway and associated monitoring and revenue assurance mechanisms.
The proposed Framework seeks to address challenges associated with limited visibility into international A2P messaging traffic, revenue leakage through unauthorised routing of messaging traffic, and the increasing incidence of fraudulent messaging activities such as spoofing, phishing, and spam campaigns.
The Consultation Document (find below) outlines the Authority’s proposed regulatory approach and seeks stakeholder input on key issues including:
- the introduction of a National A2P Messaging Gateway for international messaging traffic;
- licensing arrangements for an A2P messaging gateway operator;
- tariff transparency and revenue assurance mechanisms;
- measures to strengthen consumer protection and messaging security; and
- safeguards to ensure fair competition and support digital services such as banking and mobile money platforms.
The public consultation commences with immediate effect and will remain open for four (4) weeks, expiring on 10th April, 2026.
All responses and comments should be submitted electronically as email attachments in Microsoft Word format to info@nca.org.gh, with a copy to dgsecretariat@nca.org.gh.
Respondents are requested to use the consultation response template annexed to the Consultation Document when preparing their submissions.
It would be helpful if responses clearly indicate the sections of the Consultation Document with which respondents agree or disagree, together with supporting explanations or evidence where appropriate.
Download the Consultation Document below…
