Telecel And 6 Others To Partner Ghana Government To Provide 5G Internet, MTN Not Part Of Project
- The government is partnering with seven companies to deliver affordable 5G mobile internet
- These companies are expected to launch 5G services across Ghana within the next six months
- The seven have come together to establish the Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC)
The government is partnering with seven companies on a new shared infrastructure to deliver affordable 5G mobile broadband services in Ghana.
The seven companies are Radisys, Ascend Digital, Nokia, K-NET, Tech Mahindra, AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana.
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These partners have established the Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC), which has been awarded a 5G license.
They are expected to launch 5G services across Ghana within the next six months and subsequently expand across Africa.
It will also work with the telcos to launch affordable 4G/5G-enabled smartphones.
The companies are also looking to include digital services in education and healthcare.
Meanwhile, the leading telco in Ghana, MTN Ghana, is not participating in this shared 5G infrastructure. In 2021, MTN announced its readiness to roll out a 5G in Ghana.
However, the National Communications Authority refused to grant MTN the license to go 5G.
5G subscriptions are expected to reach 180 million in Africa by 2029. The positive economic outlook and innovative regulation in building out network coverage are the main drivers of 5 G growth on the continent.
Telecel new on the Ghana telco scene
Vodafone Ghana recently transitioned permanently into Telecel Ghana on March 12, 2024, following earlier government approval.
The telco has said this change marks a strategic move to expand economic access to communication services across the country.
Telecel Ghana has now assumed control over various operations previously managed by Vodafone.
This includes fixed telephone lines, internet services and cash transfer services.
The Telecel Group acquired a 70 per cent majority stake in Vodafone Ghana.
MTN increases product prices
In a separate story, YEN.com.gh reported that MTN Ghana increased the prices of its product offerings starting November 28, 2023.
The telecommunications company said the price increase is due to increased operational costs.
MTN offers several products, including data zone bundles, midnight bundles, social media bundles, and regular bundles.
Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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