The government will formally launch Fifth Generation Mobile Technology (5G) on November 1, 2024, according to Minister for Communications and Digitalization Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.
This means that internet access in Ghana is expected to witness a significant jump in the upcoming weeks.
The nation’s telecommunications infrastructure should be greatly improved by this adoption, offering much quicker internet speeds and better connectivity.
The arrival of 5G technology is expected to propel progress in multiple domains, such as healthcare, education, and transportation. Improved connectivity will be advantageous for innovations like autonomous vehicles, smart classrooms, and telemedicine.
Government to launch 5G in Ghana on November 1
In addition, it is expected that the implementation will stimulate economic growth by drawing capital into digital services and technology.
“5G is launching on Friday, 1st November. You heard it first on Korooko,” she said.
This trend coincides with growing data costs and inadequate internet connectivity, which are problems facing Ghanaians at the moment. The rising cost of data has been a cause of annoyance for many residents, since it has made it more difficult to access digital information and online services.
The number of complaints has increased, especially from students and small business owners who rely largely on dependable internet connections for their academic and professional endeavors. Users have complained that their inability to stay connected is hampered by the high cost of data, which has an impact on everything from company operations to remote learning.
Many Ghanaians wonder if the new technology would actually meet their demands or just make their problems worse, given their persistent worries about bad internet connectivity and skyrocketing data costs.
Much of the public feels that enhancing the current internet services should take precedence over the promise of higher speeds and improved connectivity. The dependability of current networks is receiving more and more complaints, which has made it more difficult to access vital internet services and information.
