Undersea Cable Disruptions Affect Data Services
14th March, 2024: The National Communications Authority (NCA) regrettably informs the general public that multiple undersea cable disruptions have affected Mobile and Fixed Data services nationwide. The disruptions affecting multiple undersea cables responsible for carrying international traffic have occurred in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire and …
NCA Introduces Technology Neutrality in Ghana
18th July, 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken a significant step towards correcting the market imbalances and boosting consumer choice in the telecommunications sector with the introduction of technology neutrality for non-SMP operators. This initiative will grant Vodafone and AT the authorisation to re-farm …
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Kick Off Bilateral ‘Free’ Roaming
4th July, 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) under the leadership of their respective Ministries (Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Ghana/Ministry for Communication and Digital Economy, Côte d’Ivoire) have launched bilateral roaming services between the …
NCA Introduces Shortcode for Checking SIM Cards Linked to a Ghana Card
1st May, 2023:The National Communications Authority (NCA) has introduced a new shortcode, *402*1#, that allows consumers to easily check the number of SIM Cards registered with their Ghana Card. Consumers will be required to provide their Ghana Card PIN and Date of Birth for verification, …
Final Approval for the Transfer of Majority Shares in Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) to Telecel Group
February 21, 2023: The National Communications Authority wishes to confirm that it has given final approval for the transfer of the 70% majority shares in Vodafone Ghana (Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited – GTCL) held by Vodafone Group Plc to the Telecel Group. The final approval follows satisfaction of conditions outlined in the conditional approval of the shares transfer, including the agreement of the Government …
NCA Hosts Digital Economy Knowledge-Sharing Programme for Parliamentary Select Committees on Communications and Finance
January 30, 2023: Members of the Parliamentary Select Committees on Communications and Finance have participated in the second session of the high-level executive training programme organised by Smart Africa and hosted by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The training was held on 27th January, 2023 …
NCA Hosts Digital Economy Knowledge Sharing Programme for Boards of Selected Agencies of the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation
January 27, 2023: The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation(MoCD) in collaboration with Smart Africa has organised a training for Boards of selected Agencies on 26th January, 2023. The training which was hosted by National Communications Authority (NCA) is a high-level executive training programme under the …
Hon Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Pays Courtesy Visit to the NCA
Accra, January 25, 2023: The Honourable Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, paid a courtesy visit to the NCA on 25th January, 2023, to interact with its Management and Staff. The visit forms part of the Minister’s scheduled visits to the various Agencies …
Officials from The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Understudy NCA/GRA’s Common Platform as part of Benchmark Visit to Ghana
A high-powered delegation from The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has paid a day’s working visit to the National Communications Authority (NCA). The visit formed part of a benchmark visit to Ghana by the Ministry led by the Permanent Secretary, Mod A.K. Secka. …
NCA Organises Stakeholder Engagement on the Broadcasting Monitoring Centre
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has held a Stakeholder engagement with selected Broadcasters on the Broadcasting Monitoring Centre (BMC) on 20th December, 2022 at the NCA Tower. The meeting was purposed to create an opportunity for Stakeholders within the broadcasting space to familiarise themselves with …