Sam George pushes for nationwide 4G upgrade of rural telephony sites
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed that all Rural Telephony sites across Ghana be upgraded to a minimum of 4G. He said the country could no longer justify providing rural communities with only 2G and 3G connectivity at a time when the world is progressing towards more advanced […]
Samuel George, Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has announced plans to upgrade all rural telephony sites to 4G connectivity. He made the announcement during a visit to Eastern Region where he inspected ongoing telecommunications projects. The Minister argued that providing rural communities with only 2G and 3G services is no longer acceptable in today's world where advanced technologies like 5G and 6G are being adopted.
He emphasized that upgrading to 4G would improve mobile services, enhance customer experience and alleviate network congestion. George stressed that telecommunications infrastructure should be given the same priority as other critical sectors like roads and hospitals. He urged the government to make a deliberate decision to modernize existing rural telephony infrastructure to prevent rural areas from falling behind in the country's digital transformation.
The Minister sees the upgrade as part of efforts to bridge Ghana's digital divide and provide reliable, faster telecommunications services to all communities.
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