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Ghana digital and telecommunications infrastructure reforms

Overview

Ghana is implementing a series of digital and telecommunications reforms focused on security and infrastructure expansion. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has outlined plans to introduce biometric verification for SIM card registration by the end of 2026 to combat fraud and strengthen the national digital identity system.

Regarding connectivity, the government aims to bridge the digital divide by upgrading rural telephony sites to at least 4G. Specific targets have been set to achieve 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027. This rollout involves partnerships between the National Communications Authority, the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to replace aging 2G and 3G infrastructure with 4G and 5G capabilities.

Private sector involvement includes MTN Ghana, which has committed over $1.1 billion over three years to support network expansion and 5G deployment. Other regulatory updates include a review of 15 ICT-related laws and new television station tariffs for the National Digital Terrestrial Television platform starting in 2027.

Entities

Ghana · Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications · National Communications Authority · Sam Nartey George · Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Ghana sets 2027 targets for 5G coverage and biometric SIM registration

    Ghana aims for 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027 and will implement biometric SIM registration verification by the end of 2026 to enhance digital security.

  2. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    Ghana announces digital reforms including biometric SIM verification and 5G rollout

    Ghana is set to implement biometric SIM verification by late 2026, upgrade rural networks to 4G, and begin 5G deployment, alongside major investments from MTN Ghana and logistics reforms at Ghana Post.

Sources

adomonline.com · ashantireport.com · chale.news · ecofinagency.com · gbcghanaonline.com · ghanamma.com · kessbenonline.com · myjoyonline.com · nationaldailyng.com · norvanreports.com · oyerepafmonline.com · techfocus24.com · theghanareport.com · thevaultznews.com