Accra:Ashanti Region Five new telephony sites are set to be activated by the end of October 2026 in the Ashanti region. This development was announced by Mr. Sam Nartey George, the Minister for Telecommunication, Digital Technology and Innovations, who also revealed plans to extend telecommunication services to three additional sites in the Sekyere Afram Plains district of the Ashanti region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nartey George has instructed the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and its contractors to hasten efforts to extend services to the newly identified sites. During an inspection of four Rural Telephony Project sites at Nyameama No. 1, Nyameama No. 2, Dawia, and Abenua in the Sekyere Afram Plains, the Minister emphasized the need to bridge the digital divide by extending network coverage to less commercially viable communities.
The Minister highlighted that communities within the Sekyere Afram Plains district have been prioritized for improved network coverage. He praised the local Member of Parliament for advocating better telecommunications services and reiterated the government's dedication to addressing connectivity gaps nationwide.
Additionally, the government is collaborating with MTN Ghana to deploy 800 new telecommunications sites across the country. Mr. Nartey George stressed the importance of upgrading rural networks from 3G to 4G to prevent an increasing digital divide as Ghana advances towards 5G technology. Plans for a comprehensive audit of all Rural Telephony Project sites inherited by the current administration were also announced, to verify their operational status.
Mr. Abubakar Issaka, District Chief Executive, expressed gratitude to the Minister for focusing on the district's connectivity needs and assured full support in safeguarding and maintaining the facilities. The inspection forms part of ongoing efforts to monitor rural telecommunications projects and extend reliable digital connectivity to underserved communities in Ghana.