National Communications Authority
{{Short description|Ghananian government agency}}
{{Infobox company
|name = National Communications Authority
|logo = NCA - Logo-04.png
|type = Government institution
|founded = Act of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769)
|location_country = Airport City, Ghana
|services = Telecommunications, broadcasting, infrastructure
|homepage = {{URL|http://www.nca.org.gh}}
}}
The National Communications Authority (NCA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769). The Authority is the statutory body mandated to licence and to regulate electronic communications activities and services in the country.
Mission
Moving from Good to a Great Regulator; An innovative, agile, professional, and proactive Regulator, adaptive to emerging changes in the communication and digital ecosystem, and delivering optimally to all stakeholders.
Vision
A world-class communications regulator that facilitates innovative, reliable, and sustainable communication solutions to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
Services
The authority regulates a broad range of services aimed at promoting fair competition, protecting consumer interests, and fostering innovation in the industry. The following are the key services regulated by the NCA:
- Telecommunication Services
- Broadcasting Services
- Others- Infrastructure Services
Current leadership
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- Ag. Director General- Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko
- Ag. Deputy Director General, Technical Operations- Mr Salifu Suleman
- Ag. Deputy Director General, Managerial Operations- Mrs. Etta Mosore
See also
- List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
- NCA commenced a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) trial kicks in Accra and Kumasi: An initiative that is the first in West Africa and fourth in Africa.[https://nca.org.gh/2023/07/23/digital-audio-broadcasting-dab-trial-kicks-off-in-accra-and-kumasi-in-august-2023/]
- NCA introduced a short code for checking Sim Cards linked to Ghana Card to enable customers check the number of Sim cards registered with their Ghana Card.
References
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https://nca.org.gh/about-us-2/
https://nca.org.gh/services-we-regulate/
https://nca.org.gh/leadership-bod/
External links
- {{Official website}}
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{{Ministries and Agencies in Ghana}}
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Category:Government ministries of Ghana
Category:Telecommunications regulatory authorities
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