Ghana’s Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) has started rolling out 5G internet network, seen as a major boost for network reliability and digitalization.

Meanwhile, the 4G/5G platform is now live in selected locations in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale.

“Today, Ghana moves from 5G ambition to 5G execution. The shared backbone is commercially active and positioned to scale,” NGIC Chief Executive Officer Tenu Awoonor said.

The NCA licensed NGIC in 2024 to build, deploy and operate the 4G/5G network platform on a wholesale basis, enabling licensed mobile network providers to deliver competitive retail services over a common national backbone, as Ghana seeks to achieve 70 percent 5G network coverage by 2027.