{
  "id": 5943106,
  "title": "Ghana government to upgrade all rural telephony networks to 4G capability – Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ghana-government-to-upgrade-all-rural-telephony-networks-to-4g",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-06T08:30:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/06/ghana-government-to-upgrade-all-rural-telephony-networks-to-4g-capability-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samuel Nartey George, Ghana's Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, announced plans to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project (RTP) sites to a minimum of 4G capability. The upgrade is necessary as 2G and 3G connectivity are no longer adequate in the face of advancing technologies like 5G and 6G. The move is part of a broader review of the RTP, which the ministry will present to Cabinet soon. During a media visit to rural telephony sites in Akwapim South District and Koforidua lorry terminal, Mr George highlighted that donor and mast sites under RTP were already configured for 4G services, but local sites required equipment and radio upgrades. The government plans to invest in telecom infrastructure similarly to how it invests in roads, schools, and hospitals. Additionally, mobile network operators, MTN and Telecel, are expanding their networks by deploying new sites, with MTN adding 800 sites this year and Telecel constructing around 350. The government has allocated GH¢30 million for rural telephony projects under the GIFEC budget, including GH¢4 million for urgent works on 20 sites. Nearly 1,400 RTP sites are currently carrying traffic, with another 300 sites completed and awaiting connection to donor sites, totaling a project target of 2,016 sites. The expansion, combined with the ongoing 5G spectrum auction, aims to reduce network congestion and enhance service quality nationwide.",
  "summary": "The Ghana government says it will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project (RTP) sites across the country to a minimum of 4G capability to improve connectivity and enhance digital services in underserved communities. The post Ghana government to upgrade all rural telephony networks to 4G capability – Minister appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's Minister of Communications plans to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites to 4G.",
    "Current 2G and 3G connectivity deemed inadequate for advancing technologies like 5G and 6G.",
    "Government allocates GH¢30 million for rural telephony projects under GIFEC budget."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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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."
}