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An important step in the government’s attempts to increase access to broadband, voice, and data connectivity has been taken with the commissioning of three (3) rural telephony sites in the Ashanti Region by Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP), Minister for Communications and Digitalisation.
Brofoyedu Anawam, Bouya, and Anunso are the benefited communities.
The Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project includes this effort. Its goal is to build 2016 cell sites in underserved and unserved rural communities throughout the nation, with half of them being solar-powered.
Thousands of people in the Ashanti Region will receive phone and data services from the commissioned sites, closing the digital divide and promoting economic development. Research indicates that a 2% rise in GDP growth can result from a 10% increase in mobile penetration.
With these additional locations, locals will be able to Improved Communication, Better data and voice services for both personal and professional use.
Opportunities for the economy include easier access to financial services, internet marketplaces, and instructional materials. Access to social networks, government initiatives, and healthcare services is known as “social inclusion.”
The Minister underlined the government’s dedication to using technology to promote socioeconomic advancement.
“These telephony sites will empower rural communities, providing them with the tools to participate in the digital economy,” the minister said.
“We are committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian, regardless of location, has access to reliable and affordable connectivity.”
The government’s commitment to closing the digital divide and advancing digital inclusion is demonstrated by the commissioning of these websites.
Thousands more Ghanaians will have access to transformative connectivity as the project expands, opening up new avenues for advancement.
