NCA extends deadline for 5G spectrum licence applications to 27 August
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has extended the deadline for applications for spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz mid-band frequencies, which are expected to support the rollout and expansion of 5G mobile broadband services in Ghana. The revised deadline is Thursday, 27 August 2026, at 5:00...
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has extended the deadline for applications for spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz mid-band frequencies, which are expected to support the rollout and expansion of 5G mobile broadband services in Ghana.
The revised deadline is Thursday, 27 August 2026, at 5:00 p.m., three weeks later than the original deadline of August 6.
The NCA announced the extension on Friday alongside the publication of a Consolidated Response to questions and concerns submitted by prospective applicants regarding theRequest for Applications (RFA).
The document contains responses to written queries from interested parties and issues raised during a pre-application briefing held on July 27.
According to the NCA, its review of the licensing process also resulted in amendments, corrections and clarifications to provisions contained in the original RFA.
The Authority has therefore urged all prospective applicants to study the Consolidated Response together with the original RFA before submitting their applications.
It said the documents should be read together to ensure applicants are fully informed about the revised requirements, procedural changes and updated timetable.
The extension of the application deadline has also resulted in changes to subsequent milestones in the original RFA schedule.
The revised timetable has been included in the newly published Consolidated Response.
The additional time is expected to allow prospective applicants to assess the clarifications, make any necessary adjustments to their proposals and ensure that their submissions comply with the revised requirements.
The spectrum bands being licensed are expected to play an important role in Ghana’s continued development of fifth-generation mobile broadband services, including expanding network capacity and coverage.
The NCA is Ghana’s statutory regulator for the electronic communications sector and is responsible for licensing and regulating communications services and managing the country’s radio frequency spectrum.