Internet users in Ghana can now look forward to faster and more affordable mobile data as the government has announced plans to roll out the 5G network effective November 1, 2024.
The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, made this announcement on Kokrokoo hosted by Kwami Sefa Kayi.
She disclosed that Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), the company awarded the 5G license in Ghana, is expected to launch the internet services across the country within the specified period, followed by expansion to other parts of Africa.
NGIC, she explains, is a consortium formed between the government of Ghana and seven other partners.
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 aim of the introduction of the 5G internet services is to boost the digital agenda drive in Ghana’s education, healthcare, and digital payment transactions, thereby reducing the digital divide and promoting financial inclusion.
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu, has announced that Ghana will roll out Fifth Generation Mobile Technology (5G) effective November 1, 2024. pic.twitter.com/nznGLHx3im
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