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MTN Ghana is set to deploy its newly acquired 5G spectrum valued at US$202 million, alongside its existing spectrum holdings, as the telecom operator moves to expand network capacity and improve service quality across the country.
The additional spectrum is expected to help MTN Ghana meet rising demand for high-speed connectivity while accelerating the expansion of 5G mobile services and home broadband connectivity.
The development follows notification from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that MTN Ghana has been awarded spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands for 5G and mobile broadband services.
The licences are valid for 15 years, with MTN Ghana receiving two 20 MHz lots in the 700 MHz band and 150 MHz in the 3 GHz band.
MTN Ghana is expected to pay a total of US$202 million for the allocations, comprising US$100.9 million for the 700 MHz spectrum and US$101.1 million for the 3 GHz spectrum.
The company said it is completing the formalities and payment obligations related to the licence acquisition, adding that the spectrum payments have already been factored into its equity free cash flow outlook.
Boosting Network Capacity
MTN Ghana said the new spectrum will complement its existing holdings and provide additional network capacity as data consumption and demand for faster connectivity continue to rise.
The operator expects the investment to improve network performance, enhance service quality and deliver a better customer experience nationwide.
“Following the issuance of the spectrum licences, the Company will deploy the 5G spectrum in addition to its existing spectrum stock, to strengthen network capacity, enhance service quality, and improve customer experience across Ghana,” the company said.
Supporting 5G and Home Connectivity
MTN Ghana said the additional spectrum would also play an important role in expanding 5G mobile services and advancing its home connectivity offerings.
The increased capacity is expected to enable the operator to support more high-speed connections while handling growing data traffic from households and businesses.
The investment represents a significant expansion of MTN Ghana’s spectrum resources and strengthens its ability to scale 5G services as demand for faster and more reliable connectivity grows.
MTN Ghana said it would continue to update the market on material developments as it completes the licensing process and proceeds with the deployment of the newly awarded spectrum and high-speed 5G services.