{"id":229903,"date":"2024-10-11T01:44:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T01:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/11\/ursula-owusu-ekuful-says-5g-service-to-be-operational-in-ghana-by-november-1-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-10-11T01:44:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T01:44:59","slug":"ursula-owusu-ekuful-says-5g-service-to-be-operational-in-ghana-by-november-1-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/11\/ursula-owusu-ekuful-says-5g-service-to-be-operational-in-ghana-by-november-1-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Says 5G Service To Be Operational In Ghana By November 1, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/yen.com.gh\/ghana\/268732-ursula-owusu-ekuful-5g-service-operational-ghana-by-november-1-2024\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Communications and Digitalisation Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced the government&#8217;s plan to roll out 5G network services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Minister said the roll-out is expected to commence on November 1, 2024, explaining that all necessary infrastructure has been resolved<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>She said that the roll-out of the 5G internet service would bring many benefits to Ghanaians<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Communications and Digitalisation Minister, has announced November 1, 2024, as the roll-out date for 5G service in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The Minister made the disclosure on Peace FM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, explaining that the necessary structures have been set up for the service to commence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture class=\"article-image__wrapper\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/720\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.webp?v=1 720w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) calc(100vw - 2 * 13px), (max-width: 1400px) calc((100vw - 2 * 20px - 2 * 20px) \/ 2), 800px\"><img class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/1120\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/720\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.jpeg?v=1 720w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360\/b54b864a10bbcc9a.jpeg?v=1 360w\" width=\"1120\" height=\"588\" alt=\"Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said the 5G service to be 0perational In Ghana by November 1, 2024\" title=\"Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said the 5G service to be 0perational In Ghana by November 1, 2024\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) calc(100vw - 2 * 13px), (max-width: 1400px) calc((100vw - 2 * 20px - 2 * 20px) \/ 2), 800px\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><button class=\"article-image__button\" title=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000000\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"2\" y2=\"22\"\/><polyline points=\"16 2 22 2 22 8\"\/><polyline points=\"8 22 2 22 2 16\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says 5G internet service will improve access to digital services nationwide.<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"align-left\">She had earlier revealed that the roll-out of the 5G internet service would bring many benefits to Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">These benefits include faster data speed, lower latency and increased internet connectivity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/153ebb6f037e5737.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/153ebb6f037e5737.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/153ebb6f037e5737.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/153ebb6f037e5737.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/153ebb6f037e5737.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/153ebb6f037e5737.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Jospong Group signs mega deal with German company for operations Nigeria<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The Minister said 5G internet services would improve access to digital services, including education, healthcare and financial services, making them more effective and efficient.<\/p>\n<h2>Ghana\u2019s 5G service being built by Ambani<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Asia\u2019s richest man, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has been part of the move to develop shared infrastructure for affordable 5G mobile broadband services in Ghana. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The government granted Ambani&#8217;s Radisys Corp a license and will supply pivotal network infrastructure for Ghana-based Next-Gen InfraCo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Next-Gen InfraCo consists of seven companies: Radisys, Ascend Digital, Nokia, K-NET, Tech Mahindra, AT Ghana, and Telecel Ghana. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Bloomberg reported that Next-Gen InfraCo plans to start operations by the end of 2024 and will offer 5G broadband services to mobile operators and internet service providers in Ghana. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">5G subscriptions are expected to reach 180 million in Africa by 2029. <\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/dcbb892a4547e44b.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/dcbb892a4547e44b.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/dcbb892a4547e44b.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/dcbb892a4547e44b.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/dcbb892a4547e44b.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/dcbb892a4547e44b.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">7-Eleven owner confirms new takeover offer from Couche-Tard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The positive economic outlook and innovative regulation in building out network coverage are the main drivers of 5G growth on the continent.<\/p>\n<h2>Ursula says MTN not exempted from 5G<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Ursula Owusu-Ekufu also clarified that MTN has not been marginalised in the 5G rollout plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Speaking on Citi FM, Owusu said MTN will eventually be involved after initial concerns that Ghana&#8217;s biggest telecommunications company was not part of the deal. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">She also dismissed the claims that MTN was deliberately excluded from the deal in a bid to curb its monopoly. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAll network operators in the country are being offered the opportunity to take up equity in this Next-Gen InfraCo, all of them, including MTN.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>NDC MPs kick against new 5G deal<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><strong>YEN.com.gh<\/strong> reported that the Minority in Parliament has questioned the legality of the 5G deal awarded to Next Gen Infraco. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">In a statement, the minority said that the lack of parliamentary approval renders the entire transaction unlawful, null and void. <\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also\"><picture class=\"c-article-read-also__image\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/e696a8672c69254f.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/e696a8672c69254f.webp?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/e696a8672c69254f.webp?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/e696a8672c69254f.jpeg?v=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/560x315\/e696a8672c69254f.jpeg?v=1 560w, https:\/\/cdn.yen.com.gh\/images\/360x203\/e696a8672c69254f.jpeg?v=1 360w\" sizes=\"256px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/source><\/picture>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Your &#8216;local everything&#8217;: what 7-Eleven buyout battle means for Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSome of the entities in the Consortium, which are the beneficiaries of this opaque transaction, are mushroom entities owned by cronies of President Akufo-Addo and the Minister for Communications, with questionable track records,&#8221; said the statement. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Source: YEN.com.gh<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n    !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) {\n            return;\n        }\n        n = f.fbq = function () {\n            n.callMethod ?\n                n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) {\n            f._fbq = n;\n        }\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = 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