The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC), stating that the government will revoke the company’s exclusive rights to 5G infrastructure deployment if it fails to meet critical rollout deadlines.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, the Minister expressed concern over delays in the commercial launch of 5G services, despite some progress in network development.
“I stated in my last briefing that failure by NGIC to roll out full commercial activity by the end of Quarter Four this year will lead to me terminating the terms of that contract, taking away the exclusivity clause, and opening up for fresh negotiations,” Mr. George stated.
NGIC currently holds exclusive rights as Ghana’s shared, neutral infrastructure provider for both 4G and 5G networks, a role intended to accelerate digital access and reduce duplication of infrastructure across the telecommunications sector.
The Minister stressed that the exclusivity agreement was granted on the condition of timely and efficient service delivery a standard the company must uphold to maintain its privileged status.
The warning comes amid increasing demand for next-generation connectivity in Ghana, with businesses and consumers alike anticipating the promised benefits of 5G, including faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced digital innovation.
The Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that telecom infrastructure development proceeds without undue delay and in the interest of the broader Ghanaian public.
