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Ghana’s telecommunications landscape is on the brink of a notable advancement as the National Communications Authority (NCA) grants authorization to Space X Starlink GH LTD, the provider of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to offer Satellite Broadband Services within the country.
The NCA’s decision, communicated through an official statement released on April 25, marks a significant milestone following the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation’s approval of the Satellite Licensing Framework in Ghana.
“The administrative processes toward the issuance of the license are ongoing and will be completed shortly,” the statement further elucidated.
This move by the government comes in response to the recent internet disruption caused by damage to undersea cables. Minister for Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful had previously outlined during a parliamentary session in March that the National Communications Authority lacked a licensing framework for satellite operators like Starlink.
Read full statement below:
