Vodafone Ghana, the country’s second largest mobile network operator (MNO) by subscribers, has expanded its 3G UMTS900 network to a further 25 locations, with particular emphasis on rural areas, writes GhanaWeb. The new areas covered include Asamang, Dwease, Beposo, Juansa, Ofoase, Nobewam (all in the Ashanti Region); Acherensua, Dadiesoaba, Debibi, Brosankro, Sikaa, Jamera (all in the Brong Ahafo Region); Abaasa, Assin Anyinabrim, Assin Breku, Gomoa Wassa, Assin Akropong (Central Region); Apewa, Akim Manso, Asarekrom, Apinamang (Eastern Region); Nyigbenya (Greater Accra Region); and Afife, Brewaniase and Dzita (Volta Region).
Technology Director of Vodafone Ghana, Srabasti Bhattacharjee said: ‘We are committed to ensuring good quality access to telecommunication services for all Ghanaians in a timely and effective manner. This is part of a concerted effort in line with the National Communications Authority’s desire for telecom companies to extend services to unserved and underserved communities.’