Telecel Ghana To Increase Investment In Network Infrastructure By 150%

Telecel Ghana plans to increase network infrastructure investment by about 150 per cent in 2026, according to Chief Executive Officer Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai.

The company says it is expanding capacity to meet rising mobile data demand and position itself for the next phase of digital connectivity in Ghana.

The telecom operator recorded nearly 30 per cent revenue growth and returned to profitability in 2025.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Ing. Obo-Nai said 2025 marked a financial turning point for the business, supported by pricing adjustments, revised product value and customer growth.

“This is one of my best years. We grew almost 30 per cent at the end of the 2025 financial year, and we declared profits for the first time in a long while.

“The change in commercial strategy has been helpful, including investments in service value and adjustments to data allocations to better align with consumer expectations,” she said.

The stronger earnings come alongside a significant expansion in network infrastructure. Telecel increased its number of sites to about 9,000 from roughly 5,000 reflecting one of the company’s largest capacity additions in recent years, as usage shifts increasingly towards data-heavy applications across Ghana.

Ing. Obo-Nai said investment spending will focus on adding network capacity, improving service reliability and preparing infrastructure for future technologies, including 5G mobile services.

The capital investment, funded by Telecel Group, will provide additional equipment and tower deployment to strengthen service delivery.

She said regulatory support has also contributed to the expansion through additional spectrum allocations approved by the National Communications Authority, with backing from the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation.

Obo-Nai said spending will accelerate further this year as the telco responds to customer traffic growth driven by digital adoption, streaming demand, and broader enterprise connectivity requirements.

“Our network is growing phenomenally, and it gets congested because of the customer data demands. With the evolution of technology, we are now building sites on sites to create capacity.”

Telecel Ghana said its current infrastructure is already configured to support the rollout of 5G, allowing the company to move quickly when deployment conditions permit, sustaining future customer growth as data consumption rises.

Part of the expanded network has also been deployed beyond Telecel’s own subscriber base. Under a regulatory directive issued last year, the company enabled national roaming for AT Ghana customers, allowing them to maintain service continuity through Telecel’s infrastructure while keeping their existing service provider relationship. The migration was completed within a month.

Looking ahead, Obo-Nai said network expansion remains central to Telecel’s strategy as telecom operators increasingly serve as infrastructure platforms for broader economic digitisation.

“The economy is opening up, digitisation and AI are expanding, so we are preparing our network to be an enabler across all industries,” she said.

“Customers should expect better connectivity as infrastructure installation continues across the country. There are a lot of tailored products and campaigns ahead, and they will enjoy the benefits of being a Telecel customer.”

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