Ghana and Helios Towers reinforce commitment to digital growth and infrastructure expansion
12 June 2025
The Ghanaian government and Helios Towers have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the country’s telecommunications sector and advancing its digital transformation goals.
This renewed partnership was highlighted during a recent courtesy visit by Helios Towers Group CEO, Tom Greenwood, along with his team, to Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP).
Find out more Ghana’s telecom sector commits $150 million investment
12 June 2025
In a significant move to improve service quality and address longstanding concerns over pricing in Ghana’s telecommunications industry, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, announced that the country’s three largest telecom operators — MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AirtelTigo — have collectively pledged to invest $150 million into network upgrades by the end of 2025.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, where the Minister also revealed plans to increase the value of mobile data bundles across all networks starting 1 July. The combined investment aims to enhance network infrastructure, improve customer experience, and foster greater transparency in billing.
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Major subsea cable consortium signs MoU to build the AAE-2 Digital Highway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
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11 June 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing global connectivity, a consortium of four leading subsea cable operators — PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the ambitious Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.
This landmark project aims to establish a high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse digital link spanning from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, passing through terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.
Find out more Intelsat acquisition by SES nears completion
11 June 2025
The planned acquisition of Intelsat by SES is reportedly set to be finalised next week. The European Commission is widely expected to give its unconditional approval to the deal, which is valued at over $2.9 billion, following the British Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval granted on 2 June.
This merger is being viewed as a strategic move to establish a formidable European satellite player capable of competing with global giants like Starlink. Additionally, it could significantly influence the satellite television sector across Africa, where both companies currently serve a substantial number of channels.
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