New guidelines for the erection of telecommunications masts imposes stiff penalties on telecom operators.
Telecom operators could be made to pay as much as $30,000 in fines if they flout the new guidelines on the erection of mobile phone masts.
The introduction of the guidelines also marks the lifting of the freeze on the siting of masts.
Deputy Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Omane Boamah has said that the operators under the new guidelines, are expected to share masts in what is known as collocation.
He says the stiff penalties for breaches should be enough deterrent considering the pro-profit outlook of the telecom companies.
Glo Mobile should be most excited about the lifting of the ban as they cited it as one of the major frustrations to rolling out their network.
The Communications Minister whilst reacting to their threats to pull out, hinted that the ban was to be lifted within days.
Meanwhile, Communication Minister Haruna Iddrissu says the government expects over 2,000 jobs to be created after the launch and subsequent operation of Globacom.
It will therefore not in any way frustrate the efforts of the Nigerian telecommunications giant in its bid to begin operations in Ghana.
Glo has threatened to quit Ghana after what it says is needless frustrations from government agencies.
The issue assumed media headlines a fort night ago amidst threats of a trade row between the two West African countries after Nigerian traders waded into the controversy and alleged that the Ghana government was deliberately pursuing policies to drive them away from Ghana.
But the Communications Minister insists the allegations by Glo are unfounded.
Haruna Iddrisu said it will be in the interest of the government to have Glo roll out, explaining that the Mills government has shown more than enough commitment to ensure a successful launch and operation by Glo.
According to him it was agreed at the last cabinet retreat which was devoted to job creation, that the launch of Glo could create as many as 3,000 jobs and was therefore directed via a cabinet memo to “prioritize two activities; the launch of Glo and making Ghana an attractive destination for business process outsourcing.”
“So it certainly will come to me as a personal surprise that Globacom will be throwing this unfounded allegation to the Ghanaian public and create an impression in Ghana that we are unfriendly people,” he lamented.
He has therefore directed the National Communications Authority to investigate the concerns by Glo and allow them an opportunity to substantiate the allegation.
Telecom operators could be made to pay as much as $30,000 in fines if they flout the new guidelines on the erection of mobile phone masts.
The introduction of the guidelines also marks the lifting of the freeze on the siting of masts.
Deputy Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Omane Boamah has said that the operators under the new guidelines, are expected to share masts in what is known as collocation.
He says the stiff penalties for breaches should be enough deterrent considering the pro-profit outlook of the telecom companies.
Glo Mobile should be most excited about the lifting of the ban as they cited it as one of the major frustrations to rolling out their network.
The Communications Minister whilst reacting to their threats to pull out, hinted that the ban was to be lifted within days.
Meanwhile, Communication Minister Haruna Iddrissu says the government expects over 2,000 jobs to be created after the launch and subsequent operation of Globacom.
It will therefore not in any way frustrate the efforts of the Nigerian telecommunications giant in its bid to begin operations in Ghana.
Glo has threatened to quit Ghana after what it says is needless frustrations from government agencies.
The issue assumed media headlines a fort night ago amidst threats of a trade row between the two West African countries after Nigerian traders waded into the controversy and alleged that the Ghana government was deliberately pursuing policies to drive them away from Ghana.
But the Communications Minister insists the allegations by Glo are unfounded.
Haruna Iddrisu said it will be in the interest of the government to have Glo roll out, explaining that the Mills government has shown more than enough commitment to ensure a successful launch and operation by Glo.
According to him it was agreed at the last cabinet retreat which was devoted to job creation, that the launch of Glo could create as many as 3,000 jobs and was therefore directed via a cabinet memo to “prioritize two activities; the launch of Glo and making Ghana an attractive destination for business process outsourcing.”
“So it certainly will come to me as a personal surprise that Globacom will be throwing this unfounded allegation to the Ghanaian public and create an impression in Ghana that we are unfriendly people,” he lamented.
He has therefore directed the National Communications Authority to investigate the concerns by Glo and allow them an opportunity to substantiate the allegation.
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