{
  "id": 17199117,
  "title": "MTN invests $1.1bn to expand network over 3 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/mtn-invests-1-1bn-to-expand-network-over-3-years",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T08:28:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/mtn-invests-1-1bn-to-expand-network-over-3-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian telecommunications company MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure and bring connectivity to underserved regions. General Manager David Gyimah Boadi made the announcement during a regional media and stakeholder engagement in Koforidua, Eastern Region, marking the company's 30th anniversary in Ghana. Of the total investment, US$380 million will be allocated to 2026 to bolster network capacity and resilience in preparation for increasing demand for digital services. In addition to the infrastructure expansion, MTN Ghana plans to deploy 500 new cell sites across the country this year to enhance coverage and connect more communities. Boadi emphasized the company's commitment to digital transformation and supporting Ghana's digital economy, stating that connectivity should empower individuals, businesses, and communities. The company has already invested in digital skills development and education through its MTN Ghana Foundation, awarding 500 scholarships to students and equipping over 100,000 young people with digital literacy and career readiness through the MTN Skills Academy. MTN Ghana's financial performance showed a 32.3% increase in service revenue to GH¢15 billion in the first half of 2026.",
  "summary": "MTN Ghana is investing US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure, improve service quality and extend connectivity to underserved communities across the country. Of the total investment, about US$380 million has been earmarked for 2026 to strengthen network capacity and resilience amid growing demand for digital services. The General Manager … The post MTN…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}