Vodafone Ghana has won one lot out of three to begin 4G operations (2x5MHz frequency spectrum block in the 800 MHz Band) for mobile services.
This follows successful financial negotiations with the National Communications Authority (NCA).
The granting of the license is the result of a process which began in September this year.
According to the Authority, two companies submitted applications, with Vodafone emerging as the only successful applicant.
By this, Vodafone should be providing 4G services for its mobile phone clients soon.
A statement from the NCA copied ghanatalksbusiness confirmed the acquisition.
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“The National Communications Authority (NCA) announces for the information of the general public that Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) has won one (1) lot of 2×5 MHz frequency spectrum block in the 800 MHz Band for mobile services following successful financial negotiations.”
Vodafone is paying thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) for the license.
The NCA in September this year opened for Request for Applications for three lots of 2 by 5 Megahertz in the 800 Megahertz band.
According to the NCA, “two companies submitted applications, with Vodafone emerging as the only successful applicant.”
