MTN Ghana blocks 4.9m SIMs on regulator’s directive
The SIM disconnection exercise ordered by the NCA saw the telco’s subscriber base decrease by 1.6% year-on-year, to 27.3 million.
Samuel Mungadze
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MTN Ghana subscribers not fully registered face disconnection from 1 December
National Communications Authority instructs operator to disconnect customers who have not fully completed subscriber registration process.
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Vodafone Ghana’s Telecel deal hangs in the balance
Country’s National Communications Authority puts the breaks on, but denies it is blocking the planned acquisition.
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MTN ceases hostilities with Ghana regulator
The company says the decision to engage the regulator amicably out of the courts is in the interest of its customers.
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Ghana preps for telco tower management overhaul
Country’s industry regulator to revise guidelines regarding tower deployment and will enforce environment impact assessment.
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MTN takes Ghanaian regulator to Supreme Court
The operator launches another bid seeking a review of the National Communications Authority’s decision to designate it as a significant market power.
2:10
MTN accepts Ghana high court ruling on dominant market status
The company acknowledges the duty and powers of the regulators to promote fair competition amongst licensed operators.
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Ghana expands spectrum for MTN, Vodafone
Provision of additional capacity until the end of July 2020.
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New legislation for Ghana's telecoms industry
Quality of service and inclusion of new technology central to revised regulation.
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Vodafone ready for Q2 4G rollout in Ghana
Competition within the country's telecoms space likely to increase this year.
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MTN Ghana fined US$1.8-million
Operator among four companies penalised by country's telecoms regulator for poor QoS.
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Ghana's regulator at crossroads over 4G spectrum
Body needs to decide on bids from Vodafone, Quantum Oil or reinitiate the process.