Ghana is targeting more than 70 per cent 5G network coverage by March 2027, as the country intensifies efforts to expand digital infrastructure and improve access to next-generation connectivity.
The announcement was made by Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, during the 2026 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar, where he outlined the government’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen the country’s telecommunications sector.
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As part of the expansion strategy, Ghana is working to complete 2,016 rural telephony sites while upgrading existing second- and third-generation (2G and 3G) rural telecommunications infrastructure to 4G and 5G-ready networks. These projects are being implemented under President John Dramani Mahama’s New Economy Policy.
The minister also disclosed that Ghana has opened up 5G spectrum licensing to support the deployment and expansion of next-generation mobile connectivity, creating opportunities to accelerate network development and broaden access to advanced telecommunications services.
George emphasized that expanding network coverage must go beyond the physical deployment of infrastructure. He stressed that connectivity should translate into meaningful access, increased usage and improved livelihoods, ensuring that digital services are affordable, accessible and beneficial to all citizens.
The government’s 70 per cent coverage target reflects Ghana’s broader ambition to strengthen its digital economy, improve connectivity in underserved communities and create an enabling environment for innovation, business development and digital inclusion.
By combining rural telecommunications expansion, infrastructure upgrades and 5G spectrum availability, Ghana aims to extend the benefits of digital transformation to a wider share of its population, positioning connectivity as an important driver of economic and social development.
