The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the government will not extend the deadline for the rollout of 5G services beyond the fourth quarter of 2025.

The minister stated that an agreement has been reached with the Next-Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC) after the company failed to meet its initial deadline of June 2025.

Speaking at a press conference on July 3, 2025, to provide updates on key initiatives and developments in the sector, he noted that by the end of the year, NGIC is expected to have at least 50 5G sites operational across Accra and Kumasi.

"As of July 3, NGIC has deployed 16 5G-ready sites and has received full National Communications Authority approval for its core network infrastructure," he said.



Sam George firmly emphasised that there will be no further extensions to the deadline.

"We've agreed with NGIC that there will be no further extension to these rollout deadlines. If the company fails to meet the Q4 2025 deadline, the ministry will immediately initiate a review and possibly renegotiate the license terms," he stressed.

He further indicated that the national rollout model is a deliberate policy shift aimed at enhancing service provision and connectivity in Ghana.





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