Telecel Ghana has commissioned a dedicated 4G cell site at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the Volta Region, significantly expanding network capacity and improving high-speed mobile connectivity across the campus and surrounding communities ahead of the arrival of more than 2,000 first-year students.
The project, part of the telecom operator's nationwide network expansion programme, was activated to support the university's growing digital learning environment, online collaboration and research activities. The proactive deployment ensured the network was fully tested and ready to handle the surge in demand from new students.
The Head of Networks at Telecel Ghana, Anthony Sam, described the UHAS campus as an important site for the company's investment strategy, noting that the dedicated 4G site would significantly increase network capacity for students and researchers.
"UHAS is one of Ghana's growing centres for research and healthcare education, with a connected student population that depends on reliable connectivity," Mr Sam said. "This dedicated 4G site significantly increases network capacity on campus to support virtual learning, research and everyday digital experiences. It is part of our broader strategy to continuously strengthen our network where demand is growing."
The UHAS deployment forms part of Telecel Ghana's ongoing network modernisation drive, which has seen the company deliver over 1,000 network enhancement projects nationwide this year. These include capacity upgrades, Multi-Operator Core Network deployments, upgrades from 3G to 4G and newly activated sites, all aimed at improving network speed, coverage and customer experience.
Head of Customer Operations at Telecel Ghana's Enterprise Business Unit, Jerry Ayeduvor, said activating the site ahead of the university's student onboarding was a deliberate strategy to deliver a seamless experience from day one.
"UHAS has been a valued customer, and our approach is always to anticipate demand rather than react to it," Mr Ayeduvor explained. "Having the site go live before the activation of more than 2,000 tertiary subscribers meant the network was fully tested, stable and ready to handle the surge in demand. More importantly, that readiness built confidence in our network and strengthened our partnership with the University."
Students have already begun experiencing the benefits of the enhanced network. President of the Federal Students Representative Council, Edward Benevolent Nyamekye, welcomed the development, saying the improvement had been immediately noticeable.
"The inception of the Telecel mast has gone a long way to help curb connectivity issues for calls and internet connectivity. Thank you Telecel for making UHAS campus a great one to be at," Mr Nyamekye said.
The UHAS cell site deployment highlights Telecel Ghana's continued investment in strengthening network infrastructure across the country by expanding capacity, modernising existing infrastructure and deploying new sites in strategic locations. The telecom operator said it is building a resilient network capable of supporting Ghana's growing digital economy and delivering a consistently better connectivity experience for customers, businesses and institutions nationwide.