The National Communication Authority (NCA), in its latest update on the repair works on the undersea submarine cable cuts, indicates that the SAT-3 cable will be restored in the second week of April. NCA added that the three other cables will be restored on May 9, 2024, barring any unforeseen circumstances. The NCA said it […] The post Undersea cable cut: SAT-3 to be restored in second
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the full restoration of the cables that disrupted internet connectivity is expected to be completed by 9th May 2024. In its sixth update sighted by Citi News on Thursday, the NCA revealed that it had liaised with the four Submarine Cable Service Providers […] The post Network
All the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that have restored 100% internet capacity, are still relying on the cables that were not impacted by the disruptions, the National Communications Authority (NCA), has said. The NCA says the four subsea cable landing service providers – ACE, MainOne, SAT-3 and WACS, that were hit, are still down. Addressing […] The post The
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has expanded its satellite licensing regime to include recent broadband satellite services, according to the Director General at NCA, Dr. Joe Anokye. At a media briefing on Sunday, March 24, to update the country on the recent internet disruptions occasioned by the undersea cable cuts, Mr. Anokye indicated that the […] The post NCA
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the reinstatement of the Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime to ensure the quality and compliance of digital television receivers, such as set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets, sold in the country. This move aims to improve the overall user experience and protect consumers from substandard products. NCA, […] The post NCA
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has stated that he anticipates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to offer compensation to subscribers for any losses incurred due to the recent internet disruptions. However, he noted that the MNOs are independent entities and will need to make this decision before the Authority […] The post Internet
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has reported improvements in internet connectivity across the country. The Director General of the NCA, Dr Joe Anokye, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, confirmed that Telecel had fully restored its connectivity. He also mentioned that AT was operational and MTN was making significant […] The post Internet
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has given an explanation for the interruption in mobile and fixed data services indicating that it was caused by a disruption in multiple undersea Read More... The post Undersea Cable Disruption Affects Data
Prince Kamal Gumah, the proprietor of Gumah FM, disputes the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) stated reason for shutting down his radio station in Bawku. Gumah FM was one of four stations closed by the NCA. The NCA, acting on recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and the Ministry of National Security, closed Bawku […] The post Bawku:
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has intervened in the closure of four media outlets in Bawku, Upper East Region, asserting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) lacks the authority to enforce ethical and professional standards. MFWA argues that the NCA is not a suitable entity to impose sanctions on media content. The stations […] The post Bawku:
The Agogo Traditional Council has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to intervene and direct the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reopen Salt FM. The radio station, owned by renowned businessman Ohene Kwame Frimpong, was shut down on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for failing to renew its authorization, according to a notice issued by the NCA. Some residents […] The post Direct
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has justified the closure of Agogo-based Salt FM and insisted that the management of the station was given several reminders but failed to renew its authorization. Some residents of Agogo took to the streets on Tuesday in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the NCA. Some residents suspect […] The post NCA justifies closure of Salt
Last November, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation announced with flourish that it has “facilitated” a “joint venture” between state-owned AT (formerly, AirtelTigo) and “Hannam Investments”, which will result in a transformation of the Ghanaian telecom operator into a world-class operator. The Ministry was at pains to educate Ghanaians about what a big catch Ian […] The post Bright
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been urged to promote broadcasting standards through the award of spectrums, in a bid to ensure that content broadcast to consumers is of good quality. In an interview with journalists at a stakeholders engagement and launch of a research report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD) in […] The post NCA
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has officially launched the National Communications Authority (NCA) Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028) in Accra. The Authority’s Five-Year Strategic Plan’s development is in accordance with Section 3(b) of the NCA Act, 2008 (Act 769), and is aimed at setting clearly-defined goals and measurable steps for the Authority. […] The post
The 2nd part of November 2023 witnessed an increased rate of 64.7% of reported cases of unethical and unlawful content on the Ghanaian airwaves, according to a joint report released by the National Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communications Authority (NCA). According to the two entities, this figure is higher than the first-fortnight report […] The post Fake
The Member of Parliament for the Bunkpurugu constituency, Abed-nego Bandim, has waded into the fracas between Starlink and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The NCA, in a recent statement, issued a stern warning against the use and sale of Starlink internet services in Ghana, declaring its operations illegal. Starlink is a satellite internet service provided […] The post Bring
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