This initiative is part of the government's efforts to enhance connectivity throughout the country.
During the launch event at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Minister of Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful officially inaugurated the service, signifying a significant step forward in the nation's digital progress. "This is truly a revolutionary leap forward that promises to redefine connectivity, productivity, and overall quality of life," remarked Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.
Residents in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi will begin experiencing the benefits almost immediately, once the network operators activate it." Ghana's Communications and Digitalisation Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Pulse Ghana The Minister highlighted that the initial rollout represents the beginning of a phased strategy aimed at expanding coverage to more urban areas by the end of 2024, with plans to extend services to rural regions by 2026.
Ghana's 5G infrastructure is being developed by a consortium led by Next Gen InfraCo (NGIC), a shared infrastructure company established through a collaboration between the government and seven private firms: Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, Tech Mahindra, AT Ghana, and Telecel Ghana.
