Telecel Ghana has secured three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band from the National Communications Authority (NCA), paving the way for the telecommunications company to expand its 5G services and mobile broadband capacity.
The award followed the NCA’s competitive licensing process covering spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands.
Telecel Ghana applied for three of the five lots made available in the 2.3 GHz band and secured all three, with the assignment completed in accordance with the provisions of the Request for Applications.
Mr Komla Buami, Director of External Affairs at Telecel Ghana, said the additional spectrum would give the company greater capacity to strengthen its network and improve service quality for customers.
He said the award formed an important part of the company’s preparations for the rollout of 5G services and would help improve the customer experience while supporting Ghana’s expanding digital economy.
“This award is an important step in our preparations for the rollout of 5G. It will provide additional capacity to improve the customer experience and contribute to the continued growth of Ghana’s digital economy,” he said.
Mr Buami also welcomed the NCA’s broader efforts to rationalise spectrum resources and promote their efficient use across the telecommunications sector.
He said an effective spectrum framework would be critical to encouraging further investment in telecommunications infrastructure as demand for mobile services and data connectivity continued to grow.
“We look forward to continued engagement with the Authority on spectrum rationalisation. A well-planned spectrum framework will support network investment, improve service quality and provide the capacity required to meet the country’s growing demand for mobile services,” he said.
The NCA’s latest spectrum allocation forms part of efforts to make additional radio frequencies available for mobile broadband services and support the expansion of 5G connectivity across Ghana.
The 2.3 GHz band is expected to provide additional capacity for high-speed mobile broadband services, particularly as demand for data-intensive services continues to increase.
The allocation therefore gives Telecel additional spectrum resources to strengthen its network capacity as it prepares to deepen its participation in Ghana’s emerging 5G market.
