| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Predecessor | Vodafone Ghana |
Key people | Patricia Obo-Nai |
| Website | telecel.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]
In February 2024, Telecel Ghana announced immense network expansion in Ghana by adding 300 new 4G sites in record time. [6]
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]
As of March 2024, Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer for the company. [11]
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]