Five Telephony Cell sites ready to connect tens of communities   – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that five telephony cell sites in the Ashanti Region will be activated by the end of the second week of October.

These sites are expected to connect tens of communities to mobile and internet networks

According to him, works on the telecom infrastructure, all located in the Sekyere Afram Plains District, have seen significant progress, with contractors assuring the Ministry of completion before the end of this week.

Hon. Sam George made the disclosure on October 13,2026, on the final day of his two-day working tour of telephony sites in the Ashanti Region.

As part of the tour, the Minister visited Nyameama No.1, Nyameama No.2, Abenua and Dawia, all in the Sekyere Afram Plains District.

Addressing the media, Hon. Sam George said the tour was to assess the ongoing work of extending network connectivity to rural communities.

He noted that the projects are on the priority list of the Ministry and remain critical to bridging the digital divide.

The Minister added that upon completion, the sites will improve network access and enhance the livelihoods of residents in the beneficiary communities.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/ Jacob Agyenim Boateng, Kumasi.