MTN Group and Telecel Group are preparing to bid for 5G licenses in Ghana following the government's decision to revoke Next Gen Infraco's exclusive rights.The auction, expected within weeks, comes after the state-backed wholesale provider's concession was terminated before its 2034 expiry.Radisys Corp., owned by Reliance Industries Ltd., had previously provided network infrastructure but failed to meet rollout targets.Communications Minister Sam George emphasized opening licensing to competition due to slow 5G progress.Ghana aims to expand 5G coverage to 70% of the population by March 2027, with forecasts predicting 7% coverage by year-end if services launch soon.The article highlights concerns about market dominance by MTN and Telecel's efforts to ensure fair competition in the sector.
Original title: MTN, Telecel ready bids for Ghana’s lucrative 5G license
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