MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion over the next three years to strengthen digital infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in the country.
The investment was revealed during a working visit to Ghana by MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, who outlined the operator’s strategy to expand connectivity and enhance digital services in one of its key markets.
The funding will be directed toward expanding 4G and 5G coverage, improving network resilience, developing large-scale data centres, and enhancing overall customer experience. MTN also aims to support Ghana’s broader ambitions in AI and cloud computing through increased infrastructure capacity.
Mupita said the company intends to reinvest in Ghana to deepen digital inclusion while advancing cloud services and emerging technologies. He acknowledged that AI will reshape labour markets but emphasized that it is also expected to create new economic opportunities.
MTN Ghana is the country’s largest telecommunications provider, serving more than 25 million subscribers with an estimated market share of about 58 percent. Its mobile financial services platform, MoMo, has over 11 million active users and plays a central role in expanding access to digital financial services.
The new investment builds on a previous commitment made in 2022, when MTN pledged more than $1 billion over five years to modernize infrastructure and extend connectivity. That programme focused on expanding 4G coverage, supporting national roaming, and strengthening mobile financial services.
Under the latest cycle, MTN is placing greater emphasis on AI and cloud infrastructure. The company plans to enhance utilisation of subsea cable capacity and develop hyperscale data centres, positioning Ghana as a growing digital hub in West Africa.
Beyond infrastructure, MTN intends to support digital skills development through training initiatives in coding, AI, and entrepreneurship, particularly targeting young people.
The announcement underscores continued confidence in Ghana’s digital economy and highlights the expanding role of telecom operators in enabling AI-driven services and cloud-based platforms across the region.
