MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC) has been notified by the National Communications Authority (NCA) of the award of new spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands, a major step forward in the company’s plans to expand 5G and mobile broadband services nationwide.
The award follows the NCA’s invitation to operators to apply for spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands for the provision of 5G and mobile broadband. Each licence will run for 15 years.
“This award marks an important milestone in our commitment to building the infrastructure that will transform Ghana’s digital landscape,” said Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana.
The 700 MHz band will allow MTN Ghana to expand quality connectivity deeper into communities across the country, while the 3 GHz spectrum provides the capacity to deliver truly high-speed 5G where demand is greatest.
“Together, they allow us to serve more customers better, grow 5G mobility and bring reliable home internet to more Ghanaian households. We thank the National Communications Authority for this opportunity, and we look forward to deploying this spectrum to work for our customers,” he added.
In the 700 MHz band, MTN Ghana has been awarded two of the three available lots, giving it 2 x 20 MHz of spectrum for a licence fee of USD 100.9 million. In the 3 GHz band, the company secured all three available lots, a combined 150 MHz block, for USD 101.1 million. Together, the licences represent an investment of USD 202 million.
| Band | Lots awarded | Bandwidth | Licence fee |
| 700 MHz | 2 of 3 | 2 x 20 MHz | USD 100.9 million |
| 3 GHz | 3 of 3 | 1 x 150 MHz | USD 101.1 million |
Once the licences are issued, MTN Ghana will deploy the new spectrum alongside its existing holdings to strengthen network capacity, improve service quality and deliver a better experience for customers across the country.
The spectrum will be central to growing 5G mobile services and to the company’s ambitions in home broadband.
The company will keep customers, shareholders and the market informed as it advances the rollout of the new spectrum and its high-speed 5G services.
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About Scancom PLC
MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay as You Go, Pay Monthly Data and Digital Services. The company is part of the MTN Group which is a leader in emerging markets with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers.
We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
