Ghana has taken a step towards a fully connected future with the launch of high-speed 5G internet, covering Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi in its initial rollout.
The event, held today at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, both of whom highlighted the transformative potential of 5G for Ghana’s economy, education, and overall connectivity.
President Akufo-Addo celebrated the launch as a “defining moment in our journey towards a digitally inclusive and transformed Ghana.”
He stressed that the new technology is “more than just faster internet” but rather “a leap forward in connectivity” that aligns with Ghana’s vision to become a digital economy hub. “5G technology will drive our agenda forward, embedding the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and data analytics into daily life across Ghana,” he noted, envisioning innovations that will impact sectors from healthcare to agriculture.
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, highlighted the immediate impact for residents of the three cities, who “will begin experiencing the benefits almost immediately, once the network operators activate it.”
She elaborated on the benefits, citing sectors such as agriculture, where precision farming and smart irrigation will enhance food security and sustainability, and healthcare, where remote consultations and real-time health monitoring could revolutionize service accessibility for rural communities.
In her address, Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful urged Ghanaians to hold telecom providers accountable if they do not deliver on promised 5G service within these initial areas. “If you live in the initial 5G catchment areas and still cannot access 5G by December, kindly call out your network operator, because they have to make it available to you,” she asserted, underlining the government’s commitment to quality and accessible digital services.