MTN Ghana has stated that it respects the decision of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to ensure a level-playing field in the telecommunication sector in Ghana.
It made this known in a statement in response to announcement that the Communications Ministry intends to break its Monopoly in the sector.
Government had announced plans to break MTN’s near monopoly in the communication sector.
The Communications Ministry says MTN’s 75% market share represented “glaring disparities” and unhealthy competition.
AirtelTigo, Vodafone and Glo, have 25%.
According to the Ministry,
it would be using the Electronic Communications (EC) Act 2008 and the National Telecommunications Policy to address the “imbalances”.
But in its statement, MTN says it “has noted media reportsconcerning a decision by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to implement specific policies to ensure a level-playing field for all network operators within the telecommunications industry.”
“MTN Ghana respects the NCA’s purview to regulate the telecommunication sector in Ghana based on legislation and best practices. However, MTN Ghana has not yet received the formal notification from the regulator and awaits this to assess the details,” it says.
“Until then, MTN Ghana will refrain from making any public statements or comments on this matter.”
“We would like to reassure our cherished shareholders and customers that our commitment to the delivery of a bold new digital world in Ghana remains intact and they can count on our continued investment in infrastructure and innovative products and services. MTN Ghana is focused on providing the enabling technology to support Ghana’s digital economy and drive productivity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“MTN Ghana is a responsible market leader in a highly competitive market. We remain an ethical business committed to its regulatory obligations while striving to deliver on its belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life,” it says.
By Melvin Tarlue