Ghana Targets Over 70% 5G Coverage by March 2027

Ghana is targeting more than 70 per cent 5G network coverage by March 2027 as the country steps up investment in digital infrastructure and expands access to next-generation connectivity.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced the target at the 2026 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar, where he outlined the government’s ongoing connectivity initiatives.

He said work was underway to complete 2,016 rural telephony sites, alongside the upgrading of existing 2G and 3G rural telephony infrastructure to 4G and 5G-ready networks. The projects are being implemented under President John Dramani Mahama’s New Economy Policy.

The minister also disclosed that Ghana had opened up 5G spectrum licensing to support the deployment and expansion of next-generation mobile connectivity.

George stressed that expanding network coverage must go beyond infrastructure deployment to deliver meaningful access, usage and improved livelihoods. He said connectivity should be affordable, accessible and beneficial to all citizens.

The 70 per cent coverage target forms part of Ghana’s broader efforts to extend digital access and support its digital transformation agenda.