MTN Ghana commits over $1.1bn to network expansion, 5G rollout — Sam George

MTN Ghana is set to invest more than $1.1 billion over the next three years to expand and upgrade its telecommunications network, including the nationwide rollout of 5G services, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed.

The investment, according to the Minister, is expected to improve network coverage, address persistent connectivity challenges and extend reliable telecommunications services to underserved communities across the country.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 7, Sam George said about $380 million of the total commitment would be invested in 2026 to expand network coverage, deploy additional cell sites and accelerate the development of 5G infrastructure.

He said the scale of the investment reflects MTN Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its network capacity in response to the increasing demand for faster and more reliable 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,” he emphasised.