Also known as: Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited · Ghana Telecommunications Company
Telecel Ghana — mobile telecommunications company investing in 5G rollout, network expansion, and e-commerce platforms, awarded spectrum licences in 2026.
Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has made a case for leadership that combines excellence and competence with integrity, courage and a strong sense of responsibility to society. …
The Telecel Ghana Foundation has provided free health screening to residents of Abura in the Central Region as part of this year’s Fetu Afahye celebrations. …
… For the 2.3 GHz band, five lots were available, with four applications submitted by Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana) and GoIP Telecommunications Ltd. …
… The unveiling marks an important step in Telecel Ghana’s vision to evolve the Telecel Play App into a digital ecosystem that brings together commerce, financial services, digital content, and everyday lifestyle solutions on a single platform. …
… The Minerals Commission, Lands Commission and Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited failed to submit their 2025 accounts for inclusion in the report, a situation the President said could not be allowed to undermine public scrutiny. …
… Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd have all passed the eligibility and technical qualification assessments conducted by the regulator. …
… The successful applicants are Scancom Plc, operating as MTN Ghana; Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited, trading as Telecel Ghana; and Goal Telecommunications Ltd. …
Some of the participants Telecel Ghana has recorded significant growth in the utilisation of its services, with its subscriber base also continuing to expand. …
… The Consumer Business Director at Telecel Ghana, Aneth Muga, explained that the M’Ahitti Promo was introduced as a way of giving back to customers for their continued trust and loyalty to the company. …
Telecel Ghana's External Affairs Director called for gender inclusion to be made a core business priority rather than one-off initiatives, arguing that women's advancement should be embedded in organisational systems and processes. Speaking at the 10th anniversary Executive Women's Network conference in Accra, he highlighted Telecel's initiatives including female representation targets and the Female Engineering Student Scholarship Programme.
Telecel Ghana's External Affairs Director called for gender inclusion to be made a core business priority rather than one-off initiatives, arguing that women's advancement should be embedded in organisational systems and processes. Speaking at the 10th anniversary Executive Women's Network conference in Accra, he highlighted Telecel's initiatives including female representation targets and the Female Engineering Student Scholarship Programme.
Telecel Ghana's External Affairs Director participated in a panel discussion at the 10th anniversary conference of the Executive Women's Network (EWN), a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation focused on advancing women in senior management and executive positions across Africa.
A double fibre cut along the Accra–Winneba and Winneba–Cape Coast routes caused by ongoing road contractor work has disrupted Telecel Ghana services, affecting an estimated 72,754 subscribers across 181 RAN sites in multiple communities across the Central Region. The Minister for Communications says Telecel engineers are on site working to restore services while engaging the road contractor to halt further excavation work.
Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month with a Business Runway event in Takoradi, bringing together more than 300 established SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, financial advisers, and investors for training, mentorship, and market exposure. The company's CEO stated that Telecel is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and reliability.
Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month celebrations with a Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi, bringing together over 300 SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for training, mentorship and market exposure. CEO Patricia Obo-Nai stated the company is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and has secured alternative fibre routes to ensure reliable connectivity to the Central and Western Regions.
Ghana's Communications Minister disclosed simultaneous cuts on three fibre routes serving the five Northern Regions and parts of Oti Region, affecting 694 2G/3G sites and 521 4G sites. Technical teams from MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and NITA have been deployed to restore services.
Telecel Ghana held its Business Runway programme in Takoradi for the first time, bringing together entrepreneurs and business leaders for practical discussions on financing, digitalisation, marketing, tax compliance, leadership and market access. The CEO said the initiative was designed to take SME support closer to businesses outside Accra and help entrepreneurs address visibility and growth challenges.
The National Communications Authority has awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana following a competitive licensing process, supporting the company's planned rollout of 5G services and expansion of network capacity.
Telecel Ghana has introduced an annual "Award for Excellence and Ethical Leadership" for graduating students at Palm University College who demonstrate strong academic performance, integrity, responsibility and service. The CEO announced the initiative at the university's commencement ceremony, emphasizing the role of educational institutions in shaping ethical leaders for the workforce and wider society.
The National Communications Authority has awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana to support 5G rollout and expand mobile broadband capacity. Telecel secured all three lots it applied for in the competitive licensing process.
Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai told Palm University College's graduation ceremony that ethical leadership combining excellence with integrity, courage and responsibility is essential, and that ethics must be intentionally integrated into educational curricula to shape moral citizens and build trust in business and governance.
The Telecel Ghana Foundation offered free health screening to residents of Abura in the Central Region during Fetu Afahye celebrations, screening for malaria, hepatitis B, typhoid, HIV and blood glucose levels in partnership with Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital and the Divine Mother and Child Foundation.
The National Communications Authority has awarded two lots of 700 MHz spectrum to Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) for a combined licence fee of US$109.9 million. The NCA is continuing its allocation process for 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with the 2.3 GHz band under-subscribed and the 3 GHz band over-subscribed.
Telecel Cash has unveiled Telecel Shop, an e-commerce marketplace integrated into the Telecel Play App that connects customers with merchants across Ghana. Developed in partnership with Flood Pte Ltd, the platform offers secure payments, multiple fulfillment options, and enables merchants to onboard through the Telecel MerchantPro App.
President Mahama has told boards and management of state-owned enterprises that survival is no longer acceptable as success, demanding stronger performance and financial discipline. He reported that five SOEs recorded losses every year from 2021 to 2025, while other state entities recorded an aggregate deficit of $10.48 billion in 2025, up from $2.40 billion in 2024.
The National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of Ghana's 5G spectrum licensing process, while disqualifying Infrava Ltd. The three successful applicants will proceed to Stage 3 to have their price offers opened and ranked for spectrum licences in the 700MHz, 2.3GHz and 3GHz bands.
Telecel Ghana is conducting a nationwide network upgrade and expansion to improve internet speeds, reduce congestion and enhance service quality, with significantly increased investment this year in response to growing subscriber demand.
Forty-five-year-old Adiza Ibrahim from Pru East District became the first grand prize winner of Telecel's M'Ahitti Promo, winning GH¢1 million, though her family initially suspected the win was a fraud before Telecel officially presented the prize.
MTN Ghana has committed more than US$1.1 billion over three years to expand network coverage and support 5G rollout across the country, including the construction of 800 new cell sites. The investment follows regulatory reforms by the National Communications Authority, including removal of the wholesale 5G exclusivity framework that had constrained competition.
Telecel Ghana is stepping up investment in network infrastructure to meet growing subscriber numbers and rising demand for mobile connectivity. The company's Director of External Affairs said the increased capital commitment this year, compared with previous years, forms part of the company's strategy to expand its network, improve service quality, and address congestion in high-demand areas.
Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Month, themed 'Connect to Growth: Unlock More,' to provide practical business support, digital solutions and growth opportunities to SMEs across the country through skills development, technology, market access and networking.
Telecel Ghana CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai told the Ghana Chamber of Mines' Human Resource Conference that the mining industry's ability to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies depends on how quickly its workforce acquires new skills. She identified three priorities: developing agile capabilities, making continuous learning part of everyday work, and harnessing diversity to drive innovation.
Telecel Ghana has launched its annual Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) Month campaign, themed "Connect to Growth: Unlock More," offering practical business support, digital solutions, and growth opportunities to SMEs. The initiative, led by Telecel Business in partnership with the Ghana Enterprises Agency, includes a free regional training programme covering business skills, mentorship, and content creation.
Telecel Ghana has launched a month-long SME Month campaign in September under the theme "Connect to Growth; Unlock More," offering digital solutions, capacity-building programmes, and business opportunities to help small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen operations and achieve sustainable growth. The campaign centres on three pillars—skills, technology, and opportunities—and includes free practical training through a partnership with the Ghana Enterprises Agency.
The Telecel Foundation has extended its Rural Ultrasound Scan Initiative to Kpandai District in the Northern Region, providing free ultrasound screening and maternal health education to expectant mothers in partnership with the Divine Mother and Child Foundation. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in access to antenatal services in underserved communities by enabling early detection of pregnancy-related complications.
Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai urged Ghana's mining industry to prioritise developing adaptable talent and continuous learning to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, arguing that organisations must recruit for adaptability, curiosity and learning agility rather than filling today's vacancies.
Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has called for investment in human resource development and local enterprises to design, manufacture and maintain mining technologies, arguing that true localisation means developing Ghanaian capabilities beyond simply employing more Ghanaians in the sector.
Telecel Ghana has introduced Eco SIM, a biodegradable card made with 90 percent less plastic than conventional SIMs while delivering the same voice, data, and MoMo services. The move addresses Ghana's plastic waste problem, where 1.1 million tonnes are generated annually, with only 5 percent collected for recycling.