Ghana: Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force

On 9 January 2009, the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) entered into force. The Act establishes a duty for all licensees, including electronic communication and broadcasting service providers, to avoid anti-competitive practices. It also outlines obligations for companies designated as Significant Market Power (SMP) by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to ensure fairness in the market.