Ericsson Marks 30 Years In Ghana

A scene during the anniversary celebration

 

Ericsson has marked 30 years of operations in Ghana, coinciding with the Swedish telecommunications company’s 150th global anniversary.

The company said the milestone highlighted its longstanding partnership with the Government, telecommunications industry and other stakeholders in Ghana’s digital transformation.

Ericsson said it began operations in Ghana in 1996 and had since played a role in the development of the country’s telecommunications sector.

According to the company, it was instrumental in the introduction of Ghana’s first commercial GSM network, which marked an important stage in the country’s transition to digital telecommunications.

It said subsequent technological developments had included the introduction of 3G and 4G services, rural connectivity solutions and infrastructure supporting mobile financial services.

Ericsson said its work in Ghana formed part of its broader 150-year history of developing communications technology and digital infrastructure.

The company said its technology had provided infrastructure for consumers, businesses and public-sector institutions, while its current focus was on supporting the next phase of digital transformation.

It identified 5G and differentiated connectivity, cloudification and automation, enterprise and mission-critical networks, and mobile financial services as some of the areas in which it intended to deepen collaboration in Ghana.

Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice-President and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, said the company’s three decades in Ghana had been shaped by partnerships aimed at expanding connectivity.

“Our 30-year journey in Ghana is a testament to the shared belief in the potential of connectivity and the powerful partnerships we have forged over the years,” she said.

She said Ericsson had worked with its partners to build what she described as a strong digital foundation for Ghana, from the introduction of mobile communications to the emerging era of 5G.

Ms Kassi said the anniversary was also an opportunity for the company to renew its commitment to Ghana’s digital future.

“We are excited to continue this journey, co-creating solutions that will accelerate digitalisation, foster innovation, and unlock new opportunities for everyone,” she said.

Rostand Njomgang, Head of Cluster Central, Ericsson West and Southern Africa, said the company’s experience in Ghana demonstrated the impact of telecommunications on communities and businesses.

He said Ericsson’s technology had helped improve connectivity and create opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities.

Mr Njomgang said the company would also focus on skills development and investment in Ghana’s digital ecosystem to support the country’s ambition of becoming a digital leader.

“The next chapter of connectivity, defined by 5G, AI, and cloud innovation, holds immense promise, and we are proud to be a partner in making it happen,” he said.

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