Public Consultation on the Regulatory Framework for the Determination of National Roaming Wholesale Rates
Public Consultation on the Regulatory Framework for the Determination of National Roaming Wholesale Rates
The National Communications Authority (NCA) intends to introduce a regulatory framework for the determination of national roaming wholesale rates to support the implementation of remedial measures arising from the Significant Market Power (SMP) declaration in the mobile telecommunications market.
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, industry stakeholders and the general public on the proposal to introduce a regulator-led determination of wholesale rates for national roaming services, which is intended to replace the current bilateral roaming arrangements between operators.
The public consultation commences with immediate effect and will remain open for four (4) weeks, expiring on 3rd April, 2026.
All responses and comments should be submitted electronically as email attachments in Microsoft Word format to nroamingresponse@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:
