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 towards the expansion and improvement of 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, Sam George said the investment includes approximately $380 million earmarked for the current year to improve network coverage, deploy additional cell sites and support the expansion of 5G infrastructure.
He said the scale of the investment demonstrates a significant commitment by MTN Ghana to strengthening its network infrastructure and responding to growing demand for reliable and 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 5G rollout. We have 800 new cell sites in total, the highest annual build the company has undertaken in a decade, particularly at the rural and peri-urban communities where network challenges have been most pronounced.
“I personally worked with Members of Parliament to mark the specific locations most affected in their constituencies, the first time such an exercise has been done at this scale and 180 of those sites are already active and carrying traffic today.”
