Telecel Ghana grows network from 5,000 to 9,000 sites in network expansion drive
At the base of Telecel Ghana's telecommunications mast within Madina's Social Welfare vicinity, a team of engineers in reflective vests has begun installing new wireless technology to advance network speed in the catchment area, marking the start of a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme.
The expansion, which commenced on Saturday, 30th May 2026, is aimed at improving service quality, increasing capacity and delivering faster and more reliable connectivity for customers across Ghana. The move comes on the back of a promise made by Chief Executive Officer, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, in March during a media interview, where she assured customers that major network infrastructure improvements would begin in the second quarter of the year.
Director of Technology, Ebenezer Siebu, said the telecom operator was deploying newer technologies to increase capacity and ease congestion in the busiest data corridors.
"We are building extra capacity on this site to reduce congestion and increase internet speeds for thousands of customers in Madina. As data usage continues to grow, these investments ensure our customers enjoy faster speeds, better voice quality and consistently stronger connection," Mr Siebu said.
He added that the telco is rolling out similar technology upgrades across more than one hundred high-traffic sites this year, while over one thousand sites nationwide will undergo varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation programme.
Telecel Ghana's Health and Safety team was actively present at the commencement of the installation works to ensure strict compliance with operational standards. The safety officers reminded engineers and contractors from Huawei to always prioritise safe work practices.
Speaking on the importance of network infrastructure upgrades to local communities, Head of Networks, Anthony Sam, said the investments go beyond technology deployment.
"At Telecel, we connect energies and that means making connectivity better for our customers to enjoy the value. As we improve the network in communities across the country throughout this expansion drive, we are approaching our work with passion, commitment and purpose as always," Mr Sam said.
For residents in Madina, the network upgrade activity offers visible proof that network improvements are underway. Adiza, a nursing mother in the community, said she was excited that she would experience faster network speed and enjoy her content consumption online after the upgrade.
"I use Telecel every day to watch videos on social media so I am excited to see them improving the network here in Madina. I can't wait," Adiza said.
The nationwide expansion is designed to meet the surging demand for mobile data and prepare the company's infrastructure for future technologies and digital services. Since rebranding to Telecel Ghana, the telecom operator has expanded its network footprint significantly, growing from approximately five thousand sites to about nine thousand nationwide, forming part of one of the industry's most ambitious capacity enhancement programmes.