The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Licence Amendment to Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) under Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
According to the NCA, the move is in the public interest and is aimed at promoting competition and innovation in the delivery of 5G services, enhancing consumer choice and service quality, accelerating nationwide digital transformation, and ensuring the optimal and efficient use of spectrum as a national resource.
In a press release dated March 4, 2026, the Authority said the proposed amendment seeks to remove the 5G exclusivity clause in NGIC’s operating licence.
The Authority explained that, in line with Section 14 of Act 775, the proposed amendment will take effect 90 days from the date of the notice, unless otherwise determined after considering any representations made by the licensee within the statutory period.
“The NCA assures the general public that the proposed amendment follows due process and is consistent with the Authority’s mandate to regulate communications services in a manner that safeguards the national interest,” the statement said.
In a related development, the NCA disclosed that NGIC has so far installed 49 5G sites nationwide. Of these, 43 are located in the Greater Accra Region, two in the Ashanti Region, and one each in the Western, Northern, Bono, and Central regions.
The Authority also noted that NGIC is in default of its licence fee instalment payment under the Schedule of Licence Fee Payments, which forms part of its licence conditions.
It said the matter is being handled in line with applicable licence requirements and statutory provisions.
The NCA reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, fair, and predictable regulation to promote sustainable investment, competition, and growth in Ghana’s communications sector.
The Authority stressed that the proposed amendment reflects its broader objective of creating a competitive digital ecosystem that benefits consumers and supports national development.