Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, received a courtesy call from a delegation from Next Gen Infraco (NGIC), headed by CEO Tenu Awoonor.
Through the use of its creative open-access infrastructure architecture, this meeting highlighted NGIC’s critical role in propelling Ghana’s ambitious digitalization strategy.
In order to promote connectivity and innovation, NGIC, a digital infrastructure business, is constructing Ghana’s first open-access, wholesale fiber and wireless national network. It will do this by utilizing both 4G and exclusive 5G technology.
Multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can utilize the same infrastructure thanks to their neutral-host approach, which eliminates duplication, lowers costs, and speeds up nationwide coverage.
Without requiring each operator to construct its own expensive infrastructure, this model is acknowledged as the future of connection, optimizing efficiency, encouraging competition, and guaranteeing everyone has access to high-quality, reasonably priced internet.
The NGIC team acknowledged the government’s visionary leadership in promoting a digitally inclusive society and congratulated the Minister on the country’s noteworthy advancements in digital transformation.
The main topic of discussion was NGIC’s strategic rollout of 4G and 5G infrastructure across the country, which is essential to closing the digital gap and boosting Ghana’s economy.
NGIC is committed to providing an exclusive 5G backbone and an open, wholesale 4G network, which will allow telcos, ISPs, and businesses to access high-speed internet at a reasonable cost.
A thorough report on NGIC’s progress in deploying both 4G and state-of-the-art 5G services was given.
They emphasized the concrete advantages of noticeably faster data rates, lower latency, and improved connectivity while highlighting the revolutionary potential of these technologies.
These developments have the potential to completely transform a number of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and education, especially in underprivileged rural areas.
NGIC is contributing to cost reduction, coverage expansion, and improved service quality throughout Ghana and beyond by doing away with redundant infrastructure and encouraging effective network sharing.
The discussion emphasizes how crucial it is to have a collaborative ecosystem that includes local communities, the government, and private sector organizations like NGIC in order to successfully accomplish Ghana’s goals for digital transformation.
The government’s goal of using digital technology to promote inclusive economic development is exactly in line with NGIC’s infrastructure rollout.
The deep potential of 4G and 5G technology to stimulate economic growth and diversification was discussed.
These technologies’ potential was examined in relation to enhancing individuals’ access to necessary services, encouraging creativity, and empowering them via digital literacy.
The work of NGIC is essential to boosting economic growth, advancing smart cities, fintech, AI, and IoT solutions, and speeding up digital transformation.
MNOs and ISPs can expand their network reach, boost dependability, and provide companies and consumers with improved data offerings by utilizing the wholesale 4G capacity.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George conveyed his sincere gratitude for NGIC’s commitment and practical work in constructing Ghana’s digital infrastructure.
In order to ensure that the anticipated advantages of their novel model materialize as quickly as possible, he also pushed NGIC to expedite the start of commercial operations.
He reaffirmed the government’s steadfast support for the creation of strong and resilient digital infrastructure, acknowledging NGIC as a crucial collaborator in this endeavor.
