Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has announced the much-anticipated rollout of 5G technology, set to launch on November 1, 2024.
This development is expected to revolutionize the telecommunications landscape in Ghana, offering faster internet speeds, lower latency, and improved connectivity.
She shared this information during an interview with Kwame Sefa Kayi on Peace FM’s Kokorokoo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
It will be recalled that during a press conference held on May 30, 2024, the minister detailed the government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. She revealed that Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), a consortium comprising the Ghanaian government and seven partners, has been awarded the 5G license.
They are; Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, and Tech Mahindra and two telcos – AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana.
Global tech giant, Microsoft, according to the minister has also expressed interest in the project and discussions will soon begin.
The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation added that the company will be the first 5G Mobile Broadband Shared Infrastructure Entity to build a nationwide 4G/5G network.
The introduction of 5G is expected to transform various sectors by providing enhanced connectivity, lower latency, and greater access to digital services. This move aligns with Ghana’s vision of becoming a digital hub in Africa, with plans for NGIC to expand its services beyond Ghana into other parts of the continent.
