The Minister-designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has promised to ensure that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Ghana get more spectrum to help improve the current quality of service in the country.
According to him the management of spectrum will be done in a way that helps maintain the balance in the ecosystem and the strength of the overall sector.
He made the remarks during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday January 30, 2025.
“Mr. Chairman, spectrum is a finite national resource, and so, the management of spectrum is critical for the maintenance of balance and the sector. We’ll continue to look at, maintaining the balance in the ecosystem, maintaining the strength of the sector and taking direction and leading from his Excellency the President”.
“We’ll continue on management of spectrum, in a way that ensures proper quality of service for consumer experience, but also ensuring that the businesses are kept afloat. Thank you,” he added.
The Road Ahead
When confirmed as Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George is expected to lead initiatives that will drive Ghana’s digital transformation. Key priorities will likely include:
- Building a conducive and supportive policy and regulatory environment.
- Championing the review of the tax regime especially as it pertains to smartphones, industry specific taxes, VAT and levies on imported services among others.
- Championing the protection of industry infrastructure.
- Implementation of measures to reduce the cost of doing business and ease of doing business in the telecommunications industry.
- Tackling indebtedness of government to industry players.
- Etc.
