Government Targets 70% 5G Coverage by 2027 Independence Anniversary
The government has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to fast-track the nationwide rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, setting an ambitious target of achieving 70 percent population coverage by Ghana’s 70th Independence Day in 2027.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, at the launch of the 30th anniversary of the Communications Authority of Ghana in Accra on Wednesday, February 25.
According to the Minister, Cabinet has taken a decisive policy position to democratise 5G deployment and expand high-speed connectivity across the country. He indicated that the ministry will, within days, issue formal directives to the NCA to begin preparations for a spectrum auction, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
The regulator is expected to supervise both the wholesale infrastructure model and newly introduced network-led operations to meet the 70 percent population coverage goal.
Describing the timeline as ambitious, Mr George nonetheless expressed confidence in the technical and operational capacity of the NCA to deliver within the limited timeframe.
He noted that achieving broad 5G coverage will be central to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, supporting innovation, smart infrastructure, fintech expansion, e-commerce growth and broader economic competitiveness ahead of the country’s 70th independence milestone.
