The National Communications Authority (NCA) has awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz frequency band to Telecel Ghana as the telecommunications company prepares to expand its 5G services and mobile broadband network.
Telecel Ghana secured all three lots it applied for following the NCA’s competitive licensing process covering key spectrum bands, including 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz.
The latest spectrum allocation is expected to provide Telecel Ghana with additional network capacity to support its planned 5G rollout in Ghana, improve connectivity and enhance the quality of mobile services for customers.
Telecel Ghana Says Spectrum Will Boost 5G Rollout
Confirming the award, Telecel Ghana’s Director of External Affairs, Komla Buami, said the additional spectrum would strengthen the company’s ability to expand its telecommunications network and improve customer experience.
According to him, the allocation represents an important development in the company’s preparations to introduce and expand 5G technology in Ghana.
He said the additional spectrum capacity would help Telecel improve network performance while supporting the continued development of Ghana’s digital economy.
Telecel Supports Spectrum Rationalisation
Telecel Ghana also welcomed ongoing efforts by the NCA to improve the management and efficient use of spectrum resources within the telecommunications sector.
Komla Buami said the company looks forward to continued discussions with the regulator on spectrum rationalisation, which he said would help create an effective framework for telecommunications network investment.
He noted that proper spectrum planning could support increased investment in mobile networks, improve quality of service and provide the capacity needed to meet Ghana’s growing demand for mobile data and broadband services.
NCA Allocates Three 2.3 GHz Lots to Telecel
A total of five spectrum lots were made available in the 2.3 GHz band as part of the NCA’s competitive licensing process.
Telecel Ghana applied for three of the available lots and was awarded all three following the assessment process conducted under the provisions of the Request for Applications.
The assignment has since been completed in accordance with the applicable licensing requirements.
Boost for 5G Connectivity and Mobile Broadband in Ghana
The allocation of additional 2.3 GHz spectrum forms part of broader efforts by the NCA to make more spectrum available for mobile broadband services and 5G connectivity in Ghana.
Spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band can provide telecommunications operators with additional capacity for high-speed mobile data services, particularly as demand for internet connectivity continues to increase.
For Telecel Ghana, the latest allocation is expected to support further network expansion, 5G deployment and improved mobile broadband services as the company continues to invest in Ghana’s telecommunications infrastructure.
The development also forms part of Ghana’s broader push to strengthen digital connectivity and expand access to faster mobile internet services.
Source: newsthemegh.com