Internet
MTN Ghana Is Bringing 5G, but Don’t Buy the Hype Yet!
TDLR: MTN Ghana has been awarded new 5G spectrum by the NCA, covering the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands for US$202 million over 15 years. It is a big step, but 5G has not launched, and MTN has not shared dates, locations or pricing. MTN Ghana has won new 5G spectrum. On 2 October,…
Unlimited Internet for Ghana: Starlink’s Satellite-Based Solution Now Available!
TLDR; 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…
Using Starlink Is ILLEGAL In Ghana – NCA Drops Confusing Statement
If you happened to log onto X (formerly known as Twitter) this afternoon, you would have noticed that Starlink was trending in Ghana. Maybe like me, you got excited, thinking that the satellite-based internet service provider had decided to launch their services in Ghana a year earlier than expected. Sadly, the reason it was trending…