Ghana is preparing to award new 5G licences, with MTN Group and Telecel Group expected to submit bids. Multiple reports say the process follows a government decision to end an earlier arrangement that granted exclusivity to a state-backed wholesale provider tied to a deal involving billionaire Mukesh Ambani. The government moves to revoke the previous exclusive rights open the way for competition in the 5G market.
One report states that Ghana’s planned auction is expected to begin within weeks, indicating an accelerated timeline for the licensing process. Both outlets characterize the upcoming bids as a shift away from a single, exclusive wholesale structure toward a broader set of operators participating in 5G network development and service provision.
The articles do not provide details on the auction format, number of licences, licence fees, or final eligibility requirements. However, they agree that MTN and Telecel are positioning themselves as the key candidates as the country proceeds to rework its 5G licensing framework.
