Government Targets 70% 5G Coverage by Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary

The government has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to accelerate the nationwide rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, setting an ambitious target of achieving 70 percent population coverage by Ghana’s 70th Independence Day in 2027.

Speaking at the launch of the 30th anniversary of the Communications Authority of Ghana in Accra on Wednesday, February 25, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced that Cabinet has taken what he described as a bold policy decision to democratise the deployment of 5G technology across the country.

According to the Minister, the Ministry will issue clear directives to the NCA within days to begin preparations for a spectrum auction, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks. The regulator will supervise both the wholesale model and the newly introduced network-led operations to ensure the 70 percent coverage target is met within the stipulated timeframe.

“Our vision is to achieve 70% of 5G population density coverage by the 70th independence celebration of our nation, next year. So, the work is cut out for the regulator. You have barely a year to roll out 5G using both the wholesale model and the network-led operations and achieve 70% population density coverage,” the Minister stated.

Describing the target as ambitious, Mr. George expressed strong confidence in the capacity of the NCA to deliver.

“It is a steep aspiration, but I am more than confident in the resilience and abilities of the people who run the NCA,” he added.

The directive forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda aimed at expanding high-speed connectivity, promoting innovation, and positioning Ghana as a competitive technology-driven economy ahead of its milestone 70th independence anniversary in 2027.