Ghana’s cabinet has approved the establishment of shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for all telecommunications operators in the country to enhance Internet connectivity.
Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said the network would also pave the way for other telecommunication companies to invest in the country.
Digging Deeper
The Minister of Communications said the government is ready to partner with the private sector to deliver 4G and 5G networks in the country.
The minister added that there were currently private telecommunication operators that were interested in partnering and building the 5G network infrastructure in the country.
What They’re Saying
“The government will auction the 5G spectrum since it is one or two companies that can buy such spectrum,” Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, stated.
“Auctioning the spectrum will only create more difficult situations for the citizenry with the dominance of one or two telecommunication entity,” she said.
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In 2015, MTN Ghana won the bid for its 4G spectrum for $67 million. The company was preparing its 5G pilot in 2022 but announced a suspension with no reason given.