By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Minister of Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, says the government, through his ministry, is targeting a 70% 5G population coverage by 2027, where Ghana will be celebrating its 70th Independence Day.
Addressing participants at the 30th Anniversary celebration of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Mr. Nartey George explained that the task for achieving 70% 5G population coverage will require rapid deployment of networks, infrastructure expansion, and significant capital investment.
“Our vision is to achieve 70% of 5G population density coverage by the 70th independence celebration of our nation, next year. So, the work is cut out for the regulator.
You have barely a year to roll out 5G using both the wholesale model and the network-led operations and achieve 70% population density coverage,” the minister stressed.
He acknowledged the challenge ahead but expressed confidence in the capabilities of the NCA team.
“It is a steep aspiration, but I am more than confident in the resilience and abilities of the people who run the NCA,” he added.
