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 tells Joy News 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 last week, hinted Joy Business that the ban was to be lifted within days. Source: Joy Business/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana