Telecel Ghana

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Telecel Ghana
Company type Private
IndustryTelecommunications
Predecessor Vodafone Ghana
Key people
 Patricia Obo-Nai
Websitetelecel.com.gh

Telecel Ghana is the Ghanaian subsidiary of Telecel Group, an African focused telecommunications company. [1] They are the leading total communications solutions provider. In February 2023, Telecel Group completed a deal to acquire 70% shares of Vodafone Ghana [2] in Ghana Telecom Company Limited [3] and effectively rebranded [4] Vodafone Ghana into Telecel Ghana. [5]

Contents

In February 2024, Telecel Ghana announced immense network expansion in Ghana by adding 300 new 4G sites in record time. [6]

Internet disruption

In March 2024, the company lost internet connectivity due to a cut in their undersea cables. [7] and this led to the disruption of services on fixed and mobile networks. [8] Later, they secured internet capacity through local and international partners. [9] [10]

Leadership

As of March 2024, Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer for the company. [11]

Project and Initiatives

Telecel Ghana Foundation

On December 14, 2024, Telecel Ghana Foundation concluded the first term of its DigiTech Academy at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic JHS in Ho [12] , focusing on STEM education with hands-on training in web development, IoT, robotics, and programming. [13] [14] [15]

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