Communications Minister urges public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIMs
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Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution. She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]
NCA says cause of undersea cable disruption is yet to be known
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The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has mentioned that the cause of the undersea submarine cable disruption is yet to be known. He said cable landing operators were close to reaching the cables to determine exactly what caused the disruption. At the briefing held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at […]
Internet disruptions: MNOs mull compensation for disrupted internet services
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By: Gloria Amoh The National Communications Authority (NCA) has highlighted the difficulty in determining the cause of recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, crucial for internet connectivity in the country. The Director General of the National Communications Authority(NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has hinted of plans by Mobile Network Operators(MNO) to offer compensation to subscribers […]
Bawku Conflict: NCA shuts down four radio stations over security reasons
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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has shut down four radio stations in Bawku for national security reasons. In a statement, the NCA said: “The National Communications Authority (NCA) wishes to inform the public that four (4) FM Radio Stations in Bawku, Upper East Region, have been shut down today.” It said the shut down followed […]
Ghana to get 5G wireless data communication soon – NCA boss Joe Anokye
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The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to the 5G wireless data communication for mobile carriers. “We have made sure that the spectrum required for five 5G is available, there are few policies that must be made as to exactly […]
NCA approves Vodafone Ghana, Telecel deal
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By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Communications Authority (NCA) has granted conditional approval for the transfer of 70% majority shares in Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) held by Vodafone International Holdings B.V. to Telecel Group. This is subject to concessions by the seller and representations made by the buyer to the NCA. The NCA in […]