The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has raised concerns over the rising incidents of fibre cuts damaging the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
In the first half of 2024 alone, there were 5,133 fibre cuts across the country, forcing the telecommunications industry to spend GH₵118 million on repairs.
According to a statement issued by the Chamber on Tuesday, September 24, it said these funds, which could have been used to expand and improve services, were instead reallocated to fix damaged fibre networks.
The Chamber explained that fibre, a critical resource laid underground to support faster data transfers and high-bandwidth applications, has faced frequent cuts and damages nationwide. "These frequent disruptions directly affect the quality and availability of telecom services to Ghanaians, disrupting communication, internet connectivity, and other essential services that rely on our networks. "These cuts, sadly, impact customer experiences.