{
  "id": 6114570,
  "title": "Telecel Ghana steps up investment as subscriber base usage surge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/telecel-ghana-steps-up-investment-as-subscriber-base-usage-surge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:55:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/telecel-ghana-steps-up-investment-as-subscriber-base-usage-surge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Telecel Ghana is increasing investment in its network infrastructure to accommodate rising subscriber numbers and enhanced demand for mobile connectivity across the country. As reported by Komla Buami, Telecel Ghana's Director of External Affairs, the company's capital expenditure on operations this year has seen a significant increase compared to previous years, reflecting an \"exponential growth\" in service utilisation. The surge in usage prompted the company to expand its network, improve service quality and address congestion in regions where demand has surged. The investment strategy is part of Telecel Ghana's broader plan to enhance its network capabilities and meet the growing needs of its customers, according to Buami. Since taking over the assets and operations of Vodafone Ghana approximately two and a half years ago, Telecel Ghana has focused on network upgrades and expansion during its initial phase. The company has retained all the jobs of the employees from Vodafone Ghana, ensuring no layoffs during the transition. The substantial growth in subscriber numbers and increased usage of services, including Telecel Cash subscribers, has incentivized the company to continue investing in its network to maintain reliable service delivery. Telecel Ghana's ownership structure, with 30 percent Ghanaian ownership, is also emphasized as an essential aspect of its identity, and Buami noted that the increasing patronage of its services reflects Ghanaians' support for locally-owned businesses. However, frequent damage to fibre infrastructure during road construction remains a major challenge to reliable telecommunications services. Telecel Ghana is experiencing an increasing number of fibre cuts, which sometimes disrupt connectivity for large populations. The company acknowledges the importance of road infrastructure development for national growth but urges contractors, foremen, and workers to exercise caution when working near telecommunications infrastructure to prevent fibre cuts.",
  "summary": "Telecel Ghana is stepping up investment in its network infrastructure as the company responds to growing subscriber numbers, increased usage of its services and rising demand for mobile connectivity across the country. The company’s Director of External Affairs, Komla Buami, disclosed that Telecel had significantly increased the amount of capital being committed to its operations […] The post…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}