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Glo Mobile Ghana has finally launched its commercial services to become the sixth mobile operator in Ghana. The long-awaited launch successfully took place on Sunday after a series of postponements and a recent fine of $200,000 by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for its failure to launch on the stipulated date of April 20, 2012. Glo Mobile Ghana, a subsidiary of Globacom International - a Nigerian-based telecom giant � currently has 1.5 million people, who have reserved their numbers on their 0233 number reservation series. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Glo Mobile Ghana, George Andah, would-be subscribers can start making calls from Monday and to appease anxious customers, who have been waiting for long, the network will be accessible in all 10 regions of Ghana. Glo covers about 85% of land mass in the country and its reception covers 1,000 cities and towns in Ghana. Mr. Andah disclosed that Glo is offering free and unconditional GhC 0.20p daily for the next 100 days to every customer - whether one makes calls or otherwise. To add to that, subscribers will enjoy a 100% bonus on recharge plus another bonus on incoming calls. There will also be GhC 0.2p per minute calls for two special people as well as other bonuses for receiving or making international calls.