Government to upgrade all rural telephony sites to 4G – Communications Minister
The government is set to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project (RTP) sites across the country to at least 4G as part of efforts to close Ghana’s digital connectivity gap and improve access to modern telecommunications services in underserved communities. Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George said the move was necessary as 2G and 3G technologies were…
Ghana's Communications Minister has announced plans to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project (RTP) sites throughout the country to at least 4G connectivity. The government aims to bridge the digital connectivity divide and enhance access to modern telecommunications services in underserved regions. Samuel Nartey George, the Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister, explained that 2G and 3G technologies are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of contemporary digital services, given the rapid advancement of global telecommunications towards 5G and beyond.
The upgrade will be part of a wider review of the RTP, which will be presented to the Cabinet. Minister George emphasized that the shift to 4G networks aligns with the broader objective of treating telecommunications infrastructure as a critical element of national development, on par with investments in roads, schools, and healthcare facilities.
During a recent inspection of RTP and other telecommunications sites in the Eastern Region, the Minister highlighted that GH¢30 million had been allocated for rural telephony projects under this year's GIFEC budget. Additionally, efforts are underway to expand network infrastructure and improve connectivity in peri-urban and underdeveloped areas.
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