GISPA Urges Urgent Action To Safeguard Ghana’s Digital Infrastructure Against Future Disruptions

Fortunately, due to the efforts of the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX), Ghana managed to reduce the impact by keeping local internet traffic within the country, playing a crucial role in maintaining business continuity during these interruptions.

Michael Nfordzo, President of GISPA.The Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX), operated by GISPA, optimizes internet traffic within Ghana, reducing costs for users while improving the quality and resilience of local services.

Stakeholders urged government, policymakers to prioritize regulations that support both affordable internet access and the development of resilient infrastructure.

Adding that affordable and reliable internet is the backbone of our modern economy, and should ensure that all Ghanaians, especially businesses, have access to these essential services.The forum also explored the integration of emerging technologies like Starlink and their potential impact on the local internet ecosystem.

GISPA's primary mission is to advocate for policies and regulatory frameworks that promote the growth of the internet infrastructure across Ghana, enabling widespread access to reliable, high-quality communication services.