The National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched proceedings to revoke the exclusive rights to 5G network services currently held by Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC).
In a statement on Wednesday, the regulator said it issued a formal Notice of Proposed Licence Amendment under Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), targeting the clause that grants NGIC sole operation of fifth-generation services.
The move is intended to promote competition, innovation, and consumer choice in the telecommunications sector while ensuring the “optimal and efficient use of spectrum as a national resource.” The amendment, if finalized, is scheduled to take effect 90 days from the notice date, though the timeline may be adjusted depending on NGIC’s response during the statutory consultation period.
The NCA also flagged that NGIC is currently in default of its licence fee instalments, a breach that is being addressed in line with regulatory and legal provisions. Despite this, NGIC has already rolled out 49 5G sites nationwide, with the bulk located in the Greater Accra Region (43), and a handful across Ashanti, Western, Northern, Bono, and Central regions.
“The proposed amendment is in the public interest, aiming to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation agenda while ensuring fair access to 5G services,” the NCA said. The Authority emphasized that the process follows due legal procedure and is consistent with its mandate to safeguard national interests.
Stakeholders were reassured that the regulator remains committed to “transparent, fair, and predictable regulation to encourage sustainable investment, competition, and growth in the communications sector.”
