Ghana: National Communications Authority closed consultation on Electronic Communications Act, 2025 including unilateral conduct regulation

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National Communications Authority closed consultation on Electronic Communications Act, 2025 including unilateral conduct regulation

On 14 November 2025, the National Communications Authority closes its consultation on the Electronic Communications Act, 2025, which includes provisions for unilateral conduct regulation. Electronic communications and broadcasting service providers would be prohibited from engaging in conduct with the purpose or effect of substantially lessening competition, including predatory pricing, refusal to supply essential facilities, bundling services to disadvantage competitors, and abuse of a dominant position. The Authority would be empowered to impose structural or behavioural remedies to address anti-competitive concerns.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-16
in consultation

On 16 October 2025, the National Communications Authority opened a consultation on the Electronic C…

2025-11-14
processing consultation

On 14 November 2025, the National Communications Authority closes its consultation on the Electroni…