The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that MTN Ghana has committed more than $1.1 billion over the next three years to expand and improve its telecommunications network, including the rollout of 5G services across the country.
According to the Minister, the investment forms part of efforts to address persistent network challenges, improve connectivity and extend reliable telecommunications services to underserved communities.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 7, Mr George said about $380 million of the investment has been earmarked for the current year.
He explained that the funds will support the expansion of network coverage, deployment of additional cell sites and the rollout of 5G infrastructure.
Mr George said the scale of the investment demonstrates MTN Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its network infrastructure and meeting the growing demand for reliable, high-speed connectivity.
“MTN Ghana has committed more than $1.1 billion over the next three years, including roughly $380 million this year, to expand coverage, deploy new sites and support the 5G rollout.
“We have 800 new cell sites in total, the highest annual build the company has undertaken in a decade, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities where network challenges have been most pronounced.”
He further disclosed that government had worked with Members of Parliament to identify areas experiencing significant network challenges across the country.
“I personally worked with Members of Parliament to mark the specific locations most affected in their constituencies. It is the first time such an exercise has been done at this scale, and 180 of those sites are already active and carrying traffic today,” he said.
