The National Communications Authority (NCA) has given the green light for the use of Space X’s Satellite Broadband Services in Ghana. The approval follows the policy endorsement of the satellite licensing framework by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, with administrative processes for license issuance currently underway.

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A foreign entity has acquired a significant stake in Ghana’s telecommunications infrastructure, and the deal underwent rigorous scrutiny to ensure it aligns with existing regulatory frameworks. The aim is to enhance service delivery and innovation within the industry. The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing internet disruptions by licensing Starlink’s application. She also encouraged further investment from other operators in Ghana.

In her update to Parliament concerning the major internet disruptions experienced on March 18th, Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful emphasized the importance of operationalizing RASCOM (Regional African Satellite Communication) to encourage collaboration among African countries rather than individual country initiatives.

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