Some of the participants
Telecel Ghana has recorded significant growth in the utilisation of its services, with its subscriber base also continuing to expand.
The telecommunications company is, therefore, undertaking a major nationwide network upgrade and expansion programme to improve internet speeds, reduce congestion and enhance overall service quality.
The Director of External Affairs at Telecel Ghana, Komla Buami, who disclosed this, said the company had significantly increased its investment in the business in response to growing demand for its services.
He was speaking to journalists during a media soiree organised by Telecel for journalists in the Western and Central Regions.
Mr. Buami said the company’s investment in its operations this year was significantly higher than in previous years.
“The amount of money we have invested in our business this year is much more than what we have done in previous years,” he said.
He added that the company’s investment in network infrastructure had contributed to an increase in subscriber numbers and supported growth in its operations.
Mr. Buami also said Telecel had retained the jobs of employees of Vodafone Ghana following the transition to the new brand.
“When Telecel took over from Vodafone, there had not been any job losses. Telecel has kept the jobs of everybody who was in Vodafone,” he said.
He explained that network expansion and upgrades remained a key priority, particularly in extending quality connectivity to consumers in underserved communities and the hinterland.
Mr. Buami, however, expressed concern over the persistent cutting of fibre-optic cables, which he said continued to adversely affect Telecel’s network and operations.
“One of the critical things we have noticed is fibre cuts within our network,” he said.
He commended the government’s efforts to improve the country’s road network but said road expansion projects had also contributed to an increase in damage to fibre-optic infrastructure.
“We are seeing an increasing number of fibre cuts daily, and this is causing lots of issues,” he said.
He called for greater care during road and other infrastructure projects to protect critical telecommunications infrastructure and minimise disruptions to customers.
The Executive Head for the Western and Central regions of Telecel, Samuel Gbadago, called for a stronger partnership between the company and the media to promote accurate, balanced and informed reporting on developments in the telecommunications sector.
The Head of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Telecel, Rita Rockson, also took the journalists through the company’s history, from its beginnings as P&T and Ghana Telecom, through One Touch and Vodafone, to its current identity as Telecel.
She also highlighted Telecel’s contributions to the growth and development of the country’s telecommunications sector.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi