Ghana 5G Rollout Begins: Ursula Owusu Announces 3 Cities to Benefit

Ghana has officially launched its 5G network, and Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced that Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi will be the first cities to experience the benefits of high-speed internet.

This rollout is part of a phased plan to expand connectivity across the nation, with additional urban areas expected to be covered by the end of 2024 and rural areas by 2026.

This is truly a revolutionary leap forward that promises to redefine connectivity, productivity, and overall quality of life, Residents in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi will begin experiencing the benefits almost immediately, once the network operators activate it. Remarked Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.

Ghana’s Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is emphasizing the importance of reliable 5G service. She’s calling on citizens to hold their service providers accountable if 5G coverage isn’t available by December in areas that are part of the initial rollout.

Essentially, she wants to ensure that Ghanaians can enjoy seamless and efficient 5G connectivity.

Key Benefits of Ghana’s 5G Launch

• Faster Internet Speeds: Enjoy seamless browsing, streaming, and downloading with 5G’s faster speeds.
• Improved Connectivity: Stay connected with family, friends, and colleagues across the country.
• Digital Inclusivity: Affordable data packages will make high-speed internet accessible to businesses, students, and low-income households.
• Economic Growth: 5G will drive growth in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and more.

Government Support

The government has partnered with Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, and Tech Mahindra to deliver affordable 5G mobile broadband services through the Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC).

This initiative aims to propel Ghana towards a fully digitized nation by 2030, ensuring universal access to high-speed, secure, and seamless mobile services.

• Collaboration with telecom providers for affordable data packages.
• Focus on digital inclusivity and affordability.
• President Akufo-Addo’s dedication to Ghana’s digital economy.

Rollout Plan

• Initial rollout in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi.
• Additional urban areas by the end of 2024.
• Rural areas by 2026.
• 10-year exclusivity period for Next Gen InfraCo (NGIC) to establish nationwide 5G infrastructure.

This is an exciting development for Ghana, and we can expect significant improvements in connectivity, productivity, and overall quality of life