Ghana NCA Public Consultation on Wi-Fi 6 Lower Band Use Services

The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has initiated a public consultation on the proposed use of the L6GHz band for Wireless Access Systems and Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN), including Wi-Fi 6E, in line with its mandate under the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775). The proposal covers the frequency range 5925–6425 MHz and aims to improve indoor connectivity and support advanced applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and high-capacity broadband services.

According to the consultation document, the NCA is considering authorizing the L6GHz band on a license-exempt basis, subject to defined technical and operational conditions to ensure coexistence with incumbent fixed and satellite services currently operating in the band. The framework adopts recommendations from the African Telecommunications Union, allowing Low Power Indoor (LPI) and Very Low Power (VLP) devices with strict power limits and usage restrictions.

The proposal also outlines regulatory provisions distinguishing between personal, single-premise use—which would not require licensing—and commercial deployments, which would require formal authorization and payment of applicable administrative fees. Enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance are also defined.

The public consultation is open with immediate effect and will run until 25 February 2026.
Following the review of submissions and stakeholder engagements, the NCA plans to publish final conditions for opening the L6GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi 6E services later in 2026.