Ghana recently launched 5G technology, marking a significant leap in the country’s digital landscape. The government, through a partnership involving Ghana’s Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) and tech companies like Nokia, Radisys, and Tech Mahindra, is pioneering the 5G rollout to achieve nationwide connectivity by 2030. President Nana Akufo-Addo officially introduced this technology at an event in Accra, highlighting the government’s ambition to make digital services accessible across the country.
The NGIC initiative, which began over two years ago, is structured as a shared infrastructure model to optimize capital expenditures and lower the digital divide. Key players in the NGIC consortium include Ascend Digital and K-NET, with Microsoft expected to join. This model allows all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to benefit from the shared infrastructure, ultimately reducing operating costs and environmental impact while expanding broadband reach in rural areas.
Expected impacts of 5G in Ghana include improved efficiency in government services, boosted financial inclusion, and enhanced support for digital entrepreneurs. The infrastructure will support various national projects, including the Eastern Corridor Fibre and rural telephony networks, which aim to connect millions of Ghanaians in underserved regions
