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MTN Ghana Introduces 4 Million New Numbers

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MTN Ghana adds 4 million new phone numbers. MTN has announced the addition of new number blocks beginning with 025 and 059 network codes as it celebrates 25 years of business in Ghana.

MTN was given new blocks by the industry regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA).

MTN launched the 059 (0-6) number block a while ago, however it has since expanded to include the 059-7, 059-8, and 059-9 number blocks, as well as the 025-6 and 025-7 number blocks.

Meanwhile, Surfline was assigned 200,000 numbers in the 025-5 block of numbers for 4G internet services years ago.

Each of the number blocks issued to MTN has at least a million numbers, ranging from 000000 to 999999, according to TechChale. For example, the 0256000000 to 0256999999, as well as the 0257, 0598, and 0599, are all valid. That’s a total of five million more numbers.

MTN Ghana‘s Chief Corporate Services Officer, Sam Koranteng, stated that the provision of the additional block of numbers and network codes will assist consumers in meeting their needs for numbers for personal usage, companies, mobile money, and other digital devices.

According to him, the new number block will also assist MTN Ghana in optimizing its services by providing high-quality data, voice, and mobile money.

“We are excited about these new blocks of numbers because they will make it easier to realize our philosophy that everyone deserves the benefit of a modern connected existence, which begins with having access to a SIM card that links you to the network,” he said.

Customers getting these new numbers, according to Sam Koranteng, should make sure they register their sims with appropriate documents, as required by law.

Abubakar MohammedMTN’s Acting Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, further stated that the new numbers are accessible at all MTN Service Centers and Connect Shops across the country.

 

Customers will benefit from the Dynamic Numbering Service, in which the system provides a list of random numbers from which the user can select their desired number, he assured.

Users should call the block of numbers in the same way they call the old numbers, with the exception that for international calls, customers must include the country code – +233 as usual – for example, +233 25 7000000.

Customers should also be aware that MTN Ghana’s official phone number remains 0244300000, and as a result, they should be wary of fraudsters and scammers who may try to take advantage of the new network codes to commit fraud.

MTN’s toll-free number is 100, and the company’s digital outlets include Twitter (@MTNGhana/@AskMTNGhana) and Facebook (MTNGhana). 0554300000 and 0555300000 are WhatsApp numbers. Customers can also send emails to customercare.GH@mtn.com or use the MyMTN App.

MTN Ghana is the telecommunications and digital market leader in Ghana, with 23.4 million voice subscribers and a 56.48 percent market share as of March 2021. MTN has 15,615,040 mobile data subscriptions at the end of March 2021, accounting for 68.49% of the market.

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Unlimited Internet for Ghana: Starlink’s Satellite-Based Solution Now Available!

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  • Starlink has officially launched in Ghana, allowing users to purchase a kit directly from their website for Gh¢5604.00 (hardware and shipping) and Gh¢770.00/month (unlimited internet).
  • The service aims to provide connectivity to underserved areas, such as remote communities, farms, and offshore rigs, rather than replacing existing urban infrastructure.
  • Starlink’s presence in Ghana is expected to drive competition, prompting local telcos and ISPs to offer better internet deals, and potentially leading to more accessible and affordable connectivity solutions in the future.

 

After months of waiting and constantly refreshing the Stalink availability map, they have finally officially commenced operations in Ghana, They sent out emails to all those who signed up for their pre-order when they first made announcements of planning to set up operations in Ghana.

You can now go to their official website to get a kit and ship it directly to your house without going through any third party or middleman.

 The official cost on their website is ¢770.00 a month for internet connectivity, which will be unlimited, and Gh¢5604.00 for  Hardware and shipping. 

For most people, paying ¢770.00 a month for unlimited internet is a really good deal, but they won’t take a step towards getting it because of the cost of the kit. But STARLINK is primarily meant to provide “CONNECTIVITY WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT” and not to replace Fibre and broadband options in the major cities or become that ubiquitous.

It is not their goal that every household should have a Starlink kit installed. But rather a lot of places where connectivity is & has been a major challenge up until now, get that solution. (ie. Remote areas, hinterlands, farms, on ships & boats, offshore rigs, mines & construction sites, etc) 

However, they know how good the technology & solution are such that there’s increased demand and people would want to scale it up/utilize it by diversifying into other connectivity solutions; which might be more accessible or affordable for more people.

 

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THE STARS ALIGN FOR STARLINK TO FINALLY COME TO GHANA.

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Starlink, the satellite internet company founded by Elon Musk, has received authorization from Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) to start operations by the end of August 2024. This approval comes after several months of discussions between the NCA and SpaceX, Starlink’s parent company, primarily due to licensing and regulatory hurdles.



This milestone is viewed as a major boost for Ghana’s technological progress, given Starlink’s reputation for reliability across 102 countries.

Starlink operates using a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites that communicate with one another and with ground stations to provide high-speed, low-latency internet. This technology is well-suited for enhancing connectivity for both individuals and businesses.

Could the arrival of such a major international ISP see the local ISPs rise to the occasion, potentially leading to more innovative solutions and advancements in the sector or, would it simply blow them out of the water?

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OpenAI Grants Early Access to US AI Safety Institute and Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Resource!

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  • OpenAI will provide the US AI Safety Institute early access to its upcoming safety test, aiming to collaborate on improving AI evaluation methods.
  • OpenAI is dedicating at least 20% of its computing resources to safety initiatives, following the dissolution of its Superalignment team, though a release date for the safety test is not yet specified.
  • In response to recent criticisms, OpenAI has taken steps to enhance transparency, including removing non-disparagement clauses for employees and making efforts to improve internal practices.

 

OpenAI has announced that it will grant the US AI Safety Institute early access to its upcoming safety test, as detailed in a tweet by OpenAI founder Sam Altman on X.

Altman explained that the aim of this early access is to collaborate on advancing the science of AI evaluations.

In the same post, Altman also emphasised OpenAI’s commitment to dedicating at least 20% of its computing resources to safety initiatives. This commitment was intended to be executed by the now-dissolved Superalignment team, which was co-led by Jan Leike, Head of Alignment, and Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI. However, a specific release date for the safety test has yet to be announced.

Addressing recent criticisms, Altman suggested that OpenAI has taken meaningful steps to enhance transparency as part of its safety measures.

He noted, “In May, we eliminated non-disparagement clauses for both current and former employees and removed provisions that allowed OpenAI—though they were never used—to cancel vested equity. We’ve made significant efforts to rectify these issues and improve our practices.”

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