The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced three companies that have qualified to proceed to the next stage of Ghana’s 5G spectrum licensing process.
The announcement follows the completion of the qualification stage of the Request for Applications (RFA) for spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands.
According to the NCA, four applications were received by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026, with three applicants meeting the requirements to advance to the next stage.
The Authority made this known in a press release issued on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The qualified applicants are:
– Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana)
– Goal Telecommunications Ltd
– Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana)
The NCA identified Infrava Ltd as the sole non-qualified applicant.
The qualification exercise involved an assessment of the applications under Envelope A, which covered the applicants’ eligibility and technical qualifications.
The Authority said the assessment comprised an Eligibility Review and a Technical Qualification Assessment, conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Request for Applications.
The NCA said all applicants had been formally informed of the Authority’s determination regarding their respective applications.
It added that reasons had been provided to applicants where applicable.
As a result of the qualification outcome, only the three successful applicants will proceed to Stage 3 of the selection process.
The Authority further stated that the Envelope B submitted by the non-qualified applicant, Infrava Ltd, would not be opened.
The next stage of the process will involve the opening and ranking of the Best Price Offers submitted by the qualified applicants.
The NCA said the three successful applicants would be notified separately of the date, time and venue for the opening and ranking of their Best Price Offers.
The process forms part of efforts by the communications regulator to allocate spectrum in the identified frequency bands for telecommunications services.
The 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands are among the spectrum resources being considered under the current licensing process.
The publication of the qualified applicants marks the completion of the qualification stage and clears the way for the next phase of the selection process.
The NCA said the announcement was issued as part of its mandate to manage and regulate the use of Ghana’s radio frequency spectrum in the national interest.
The latest development sets the stage for the next phase of the licensing exercise, with MTN Ghana, Goal Telecommunications and Telecel Ghana remaining in contention for the spectrum licences covered by the Request for Applications.
By 1960news.com
