Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, says a US$1.2 million investment will be made to improve data quality in Ghana by the end of 2025.
The investment will be undertaken by MTN, AT, and government-owned Telecel through spectrum acquisition and the introduction of new transmitters and equipment nationwide.
Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, Mr George said Cabinet had approved additional spectrum for MTN and Telecel to support the initiative.
“I would at this point, commend the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the three groups for their pledge of commitment to collectively invest approximately US$1.2m in their networks between now and the end of the year to enhance quality of service,” he stated.
Mr George made the remarks during an update on recent improvements in data bundle offerings by telcos following government intervention.
He disclosed that the spectrum sale process for MTN would conclude by the first week of July.
The policy approval has also been granted for the National Communications Authority (NCA) to issue a connected entity licence to optimise Telecel’s use of the 2100-megahertz spectrum.
“This should result in a significant improvement in the quality of service and customer experience in the coming weeks,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to an engagement-led approach to sector leadership.
The Minister urged all telcos to invest critically in their networks between July and September 2025, adding that the NCA would conduct a comprehensive quality-of-service assessment from October to December.
“We have pledged our continued fidelity to the people of Ghana who are the customers of the telcos,” he said, warning that defaulting operators would be sanctioned.
Mr George said his ministry was working with the Ministries of Finance, Energy and Green Transition, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to introduce initiatives aimed at making data more affordable.
He referenced ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Finance to rationalise tax components in the sector, as well as consultations with the Ministry of Energy and PURC to establish a telecom tariff regime like that of the mining sector.
He expressed optimism that these measures would result in reduced data costs in the medium to long term, and pledged to continue engaging stakeholders to protect investments and make Ghana an attractive destination for digital infrastructure development.
GNA
