Ghana: National Communications Authority assesement of MTN's qualification as a Significant Market Power in Ghana's telecommunication industry
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Sep 2020 in force
09 Jun 2020 in force
Scope
Implementers
Ghana
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
judiciary
executive
Government Body
court
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Commercial High Court dismissed MTN Ghana's case challenging SMP declaration
On 1 September 2020, the Commercial High Court in Accra dismissed a case filed by MTN Ghana against the National Communications Authority (NCA) over its designation as a Significant Market Power (SMP). MTN Ghana had challenged this designation, argu…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
National Communications Authority designated MTN' as Significant Market Power
On 9 June 2020, the National Communications Authority (NCA) designated Scancom Ghana Ltd. (MTN) as a Significant Market Power (SMP) due to its dominant position in the telecommunications sector. Under the National Telecommunications Policy, an opera…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body