MTN Ghana paid the cedi equivalent of US$74m in July 2025 for 1800MHz and 2600MHz assignments, technology-neutrality in 900/1800/2100MHz and licence extensions to 2038, the country’s largest disclosed telecom capex-style transaction of the window and a direct response to data-traffic growth and Starlink’s arrival. Vodacom/other-market comparisons: see the East Africa edition’s TZS 49.8bn Vodacom block.
Value: US$74m (verified against public announcements).
Advisers: regulator (NCA) process; adviser teams undisclosed.
Recorded by The Meridian research desk from public announcements, regulatory filings and financial press coverage. Dates and values are as publicly reported.
