Ghana has launched a major telecom consolidation, merging Telecel (which now includes Vodafone Ghana) with AirtelTigo in a strategic move to create a stronger competitor against market leader MTN, which currently controls around 79% of the market. The government’s goal is to foster competition in a sector heavily tilted in MTN’s favor.
The unified operator will command roughly 26% of Ghana’s telecom market, based on the combined subscriber base of Telecel and AirtelTigo. However, bridging the gap with MTN will require more than just a merger.
To revive the merged entity, the government has proposed a $600 million investment over four years, drawing from spectrum sales, private investment, and policy support. Technical integration and staff restructuring are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
While the merger signals renewed hope for competition, MTN is not standing still. The company continues to invest heavily in its Ghana operations and remains the dominant network, with 75% of mobile voice subscribers and over 70% of data market share, including 4G coverage. MTN also posted robust service revenue growth recently.
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