{"id":235304,"date":"2024-11-05T10:07:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/?p=235304"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:22:13","slug":"examen-de-la-controverse-suscitee-par-le-lancement-du-reseau-5g-au-ghaneen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/examining-the-controvery-over-ghanas-5g-network-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Examen de la controverse suscit\u00e9e par le lancement du r\u00e9seau 5G au Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id235304_6cc149-c6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, 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class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane235304_d46d94-d9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_fileText kt-btn-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><polyline points=\"10 9 9 9 8 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Summary<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items235304_248bc9-3c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_a340dd-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_a340dd-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/tag\/ghana\/\" class=\"st_tag internal_tag \" rel=\"tag\" title=\"More on Ghana\">Ghana<\/a> has rolled out its 5G network, launched by President Akufo-Addo and Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.<br>Coverage starts in major cities, with nationwide expansion targeted for 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_562803-14 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_562803-14\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The exclusive license to Next Gen Infraco has raised transparency issues.<br>Critics question its rushed approval and ability to handle the project.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_6fd57e-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_6fd57e-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Analysts caution the 10-year deal could create a monopoly.<br>This may hinder competition, push up costs, and block innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_bf1d28-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-235304_bf1d28-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">While 5G promises growth and digital leadership, risks remain.<br>Experts call for open bidding, regulation, and accountability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghana marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the official launch of its 5G network. Hosted at the La Palm Royal Beach <a href=\"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/tag\/hotel\/\" class=\"st_tag internal_tag \" rel=\"tag\" title=\"More on Hotel\">Hotel<\/a>, the launch was attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who celebrated this achievement as a major step forward for the nation&#8217;s connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while the 5G rollout promises improved internet speeds and connectivity across key urban centres, the decision to award the exclusive 5G license to Next Gen Infraco Ltd. has ignited a heated debate about transparency, accountability, and the future of competition in Ghana&#8217;s telecom sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5G in Ghana Rollout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial phase of the 5G rollout will cover major cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, with plans for nationwide coverage by 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government officials highlighted the potential of 5G technology to transform sectors from <a href=\"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/tag\/healthcare\/\" class=\"st_tag internal_tag \" rel=\"tag\" title=\"More on Healthcare\">healthcare<\/a> to agriculture by enhancing speed, capacity, and connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs Owusu-Ekuful framed this development as a key moment in Ghana&#8217;s ongoing digital evolution, reflecting on the nation&#8217;s progress from early 1G networks in the 1990s to the advanced capabilities of 5G. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister further underscored plans to extend 5G services to rural areas through the Universal Service Fund, with a commitment to data security and alignment with international <a href=\"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/tag\/cybersecurity\/\" class=\"st_tag internal_tag \" rel=\"tag\" title=\"More on Cybersecurity\">cybersecurity<\/a> standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch was celebrated as a regional achievement, positioning Ghana as a leader in digital infrastructure in West <a href=\"https:\/\/enspirefx.com\/fr\/articles\/tag\/africa\/\" class=\"st_tag internal_tag \" rel=\"tag\" title=\"More on Africa\">Africa<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, despite the government&#8217;s ambitious goals, significant concerns have arisen regarding the selection process for the 5G license and Next Gen Infraco&#8217;s capacity to handle such an extensive project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controversial Next Gen Infraco License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics have been vocal about the transparency and legitimacy of awarding the 5G license to Next Gen Infraco, a newly formed entity that critics claim lacks the backing and credibility needed to lead this essential infrastructure project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government describes Next Gen Infraco as a consortium with global heavyweights like Nokia, Radisys, and Tech Mahindra. However, investigations by Bright Simons and other analysts suggest that these companies may not be directly involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, NextGen Infraco appears to be controlled by Ascend Digital, an entity with a record of securing government contracts under dubious circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, Next Gen Infraco&#8217;s incorporation only days before the license award has fueled suspicions of political cronyism. 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