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  • The National Communications Authority (NCA) has sanctioned Mobile Network Operator (MNO), MTN Ghana for failing to comply with directives which were sent to them following some challenges with their network recently. In the directive, the Authority directed MTN to submit a report on the challenges within 24 hours of receipt of the directive among other directives. 
  • The National Communications Authority (NCA) has sanctioned Mobile Network Operator (MNO), MTN Ghana for failing to comply with directives which were sent to them following some challenges with their network recently.
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    This sanction shows that MTN needs to be careful with regulations. Any bad move can hurt the image of the company which can lead to some bad consequences like losing some important market share.
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    For a company of its calibre, MTN should be very careful in this kind of situations since such "scandals" are not expected from a well-established company.
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NCA-Sanctions-MTN-for-Failing-to-Comply-with-Directives.pdf - 0 views

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  • The National Communications Authority (NCA) has sanctioned Mobile Network Operator (MNO), MTN Ghana for failing to comply with directives which were sent to them following some challenges with their network recently. In the directive, the Authority directed MTN to submit a report on the challenges within 24 hours of receipt of the directive among other directives.
    • samielbaqqali
       
      This sanction illustrates that with legislation, MTN needs to be vigilant. Any bad move will damage the company's reputation, which can result in some bad results, such as losing some major market share.
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Improved ICT infrastructure in Ghana raises data penetration | Ghana 2018 | Oxford Busi... - 0 views

  • In 2017 MTN Ghana – the local subsidiary of the South African mobile operator, and the market leader – redefined what constitutes a subscriber, removing 3.4m inactive lines from its network in the first quarter of the year. However, in the same quarter the company gained more than 800,000 new active customers. The net effect was a drop of 2.5m in its subscriber base, leaving it with 16.9m voice subscribers, according to the NCA.
  • MTN Ghana holds the largest market share. As of April 2017 it had a 56.1% share of mobile data services and 46.9% of voice. It also held 59.7% of broadband wireless access through its 4G services.
  • The firm saw revenue growth of 19.8% in 2016 on the back of its strong performance in the data segment. According to the company’s financial results, data revenue increased by 66% and accounted for 42% of total revenue in 2016 on the back of the launch of a 4G network.
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  • This led to a drop in the overall mobile penetration rate in Ghana. It fell from 139% in February 2017 to 127% at the end of April. However, the country has actually seen a slight increase in the number of customers. In 2016 monthly mobile subscription growth ranged from 0.22% to 1.51%, and in March 2017 the segment was growing at a rate of 0.57%. The sluggishness is a result of the fact that the voice segment is saturated, but there is still room for expansion and building revenues in data services. Data
    • samielbaqqali
       
      Businesses that are constantly planning a way to better their company will always find new ways of making decisions. You only need to pursue a certain methodology that needs a full analysis of the market or the segments of the consumer.
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    As you can see, MTN is always taking crucial decisions. I think that companies that always plan a way to improve their business can always find innovative ways to take decision. You just need to follow a certain strategy that requires a full study of the market or the customer segments.
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    MTN and Ayo engaged in a partnership in order to launch an insurance on mobile money transfer. It was called "send with care" which allowed clients to pay premiums that would cover them in some determined situations.
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