The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to the 5G wireless data communication for mobile carriers. “We have made sure that the spectrum required for five 5G is available, there are few policies that must be made as to […]
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NCA engages stakeholders on digital audio broadcasting
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has educated operators of 16 FM stations on the technical aspects of its digital audio broadcasting (DAB) trial which is scheduled to begin on August 1, this year. The participants also included KNET, the technical partners for the project, among others, who are part of the upcoming trials in Accra […]
Digital audio broadcasting trial kicks off in Accra and Kumasi from August 1
Beginning August 1, 2023, digital audio broadcasting trial will start in Accra and Kumasi, the National Communication Authority (NCA) has announced. The National Communications Authority (NCA) is pleased to announce the commencement of a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) trial in Accra and Kumasi. FM stations involved in this trial will be heard simultaneously in Accra […]
Surfline hit with liquidity challenges “Shuts down data centre, radio access network”
Surfline, which prides itself as Ghana’s first 4G LTE company that offers fast and reliable internet services, has been hit by serious financial difficulties customers in limbo. Consequently, the company has shut down its data centre. Prior to that, the company, which aggressively hit the market with exclusive services and product offerings, also shut down […]
NCA tightens vigilance: Commissions frequency monitoring equipment
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has inaugurated a national Broadcasting Monitoring Centre (BMC) to help measure transmission parameters of frequency modulation (FM) and television (TV) in the country. Already in operation at the NCA Tower in Accra, the centre will also enable the NCA to secure proof of deviations for enforcement of authorisation conditions and […]
We don’t have the ability to jam or interfere with broadcasting signals – NCA replies Mahama
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has rejected claims that it is interfering with broadcasting and internet services in the country. In a statement issued by the Authority and sighted by JoyNews, the public was urged to disregard any allegations made to that effect. The statement comes on the back of media reportage attributed to the […]
ICT sector: Communications Minister woos investors into Ghana
A Ghanaian delegation attending the 2018 Telecom World Conference and Exhibition in Durban, South Africa has taken the conference by storm, showing the West African country’s rich culture and digital innovations. Led by the Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, members of the Ghanaian delegation wore ‘kente’ and ‘fugu’ to the admiration of other participants at the […]