E/R:MTN Ghana to Invest $1.1bn in Network Expansion as Fibre Cuts Threaten Connectivity
MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure, improve service quality and extend connectivity to underserved communities across the country. The investment includes approximately US$380 million earmarked for 2026, alongside plans to deploy 500 additional cell sites nationwide to strengthen network coverage. The General Manager of MTN Ghana, David Gyimah Boadi, disclosed this during the company's Regional Media and Stakeholder Engagement held in Koforidua on Monday, October 26, 2026. Mr David Gyimah Boadi However, the company has raised concerns about the frequent cutting of fibre optic cables by road contractors and illegal miners, describing the situation as a major challenge to maintaining stable network connectivity. Samuel Duku, Network Manager for the Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, said the damage to fibre optic ...