Former Communications Minister, Edward Omane Boamah has called on the National Communications Authority (NCA) to release the 5MHz spectrum to the Telecommunications companies who need it to boost their bandwidth redundancy to ensure the free flow of communication especially during the December 7 polls.
He said the internet in Ghana risks being congested during and after the elections due to an increasing load of data as a result of the search and sharing of information by anxious Ghanaians.
In an open letter to Kwaku Sakyi Addo (NCA Board Chairman) and Joe Anokye (DG, NCA), Dr. Omane Boamah said: “One of the reasons this congestion can happen is because many Ghanaians will be using data to check results and also touch base with friends and family.”
Below is the full Statement
Dear Kwaku Sakyi Addo (NCA Board Chairman) and Joe Anokye (DG, NCA),
Good morning.
Do you anticipate congestion on the internet during this election period from 7th to 9th December? One of the reasons this congestion can happen is because many Ghanaians will be using data to check results and also touch base with friends and family.
Well… the National Communications Authority (NCA) can solve this problem easily. There is a 5MHz spectrum available.
NCA, release the 5MHz spectrum to the Telcos who need it (to boost their bandwidth redundancy) to ensure the free flow of communication before, during, and after the elections.
We have an election at hand and to ensure transparency and free flow of information, data is the most important currency.
And if I may add, Christmas is also just around the corner. Data usage will rise as well.
Thank you.
Omane Boamah
Former Minister for Communications
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
