NCA Introduces Technology Neutrality in Ghana
Sarah Lamptey
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 …
NCA Hosts University of Ghana Computer Science Students on an Educational Visit
Rahinatu Ali
7th July 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted ninety-five (95) Computer Science students from the University of Ghana (UG) on 7th July, 2023 on an educational visit at the NCA Tower. The visit, led by Dr. Edward D. Ansong, Cyber Security Lecturer at the …
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 Hosts Ghana’s Final Preparatory Meeting Ahead of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23)
Mercy Obeng-Dapaah
26th June, 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA) has organised Ghana’s Second and final National Preparatory Meeting as part of preparations for the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). The event, which is being held at the NCA Tower in Accra from 26th to 29th June, …
NCA Opens Industry Consultation on the Draft Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Service Operators
22nd June, 2023 –The National Communications Authority (NCA) has published the Draft Guidelines on Procedure For Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Service Operators on its website. This follows the Authority’s intent to issue the Guidelines pursuant to its mandate under Section 3(r) of the National …
Public Information: Declaration of SMP and What it Means
20th June, 2023 – The NCA notes with concern some issues on its declaration of MTN as a Significant Market Power (SMP) in Ghana’s telecommunication industry. The classification of MTN as an SMP is not a decision taken lightly or without careful consideration. It was …
Surfline SIMs Removed from Central SIM Database
31st May, 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA) wishes to announce to the public that, the Authority has delinked all Surfline SIMs from the Central SIM Database. Subscribers who hitherto had reached the ceiling of 10 individual SIMs with the addition of their Surfline SIMs, …
Ghana Endowed with Opportunities to Empower Least Developed Countries Through ICTs – Head of International Affairs, MoCD
25th May, 2023: The Head of International Relations at the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, Mr. Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, has urged Ghana to empower Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the African sub-region through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The call was made during the World Telecommunication …
Panelists Call for Increased Public-Private Collaboration to Improve Communications Connectivity in Ghana
24th May, 2023 : Panellists at a forum organised by the National Communications Authority (NCA) have called for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve communication connectivity in Ghana. The panel discussion was held as part of the World Telecommunications and Information …
Surfline’s Service Outage
18th May, 2023: The National Communications Authority (NCA) has noted with grave concern inquiries by the public regarding Surfline’s operations and service outage. The NCA confirms that it is aware of Surfline’s service outage and has been engaging with the company to offer support to …
