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MTN secures $202 million 5G Spectrum licence to compete with Telecel in Ghana
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
MTN Ghana secured a $202 million 15-year 5G spectrum licence in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands, enabling them to expand 5G network capacity and quality across urban and rural Ghana. This positions MTN to compete directly with state-owned Telecel, which recently acquired its own 5G licence, aligning with Ghana's goal of 70% 5G population coverage by 2027.
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Your telecom company can enter Ghana's 5G market with MTN's new spectrum licence opening direct competition against Telecel. This licence lets you build capacity and customer reach before the 2027 5G coverage target tightens investment and deployment windows.
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