The government is currently in advanced negotiations with a strategic investor for the revamp and potential takeover of AirtelTigo now operating under the brand name AT, as part of efforts to reposition the state-owned telecom operator and enhance competition within the sector.

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement with telecom industry CEOs on Friday, May 30, 2025.

He revealed that a 60-day timeline has been set for finalising the deal, with a goal of rolling out improved services by the end of the third quarter.

“It is good to hear CAPEX requirements that are coming in. As Minister, I hold in trust for the Ghanaian people.  Maybe for the first time, I will put out that the government is currently in negotiations with a strategic partner to revamp and take over AT.

“We started these conversations. We have given a 60-day window for the completion of those negotiations so that by the end of Q3, we could see a full roll out of the improved services from AT,” he said.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into AT, which has faced challenges competing effectively since its acquisition by the state in 2021.

Mr. George also announced that Cabinet has approved the allocation of new spectrum resources to key telecom operators, including MTN and Telecel, to support infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery.

“Cabinet is giving approval for spectrum to be offered to Telecel and MTN as well. The regulators also brought to my attention a request for connecting entity licenses so that the likes of AT and Telecel that are pretty constrained spectrum-wise could immediately take advantage of some resources on the NGIC platform. MTN is also welcome if they are interested to take part of those resources,” he added.

These developments reflect the government’s renewed commitment to boosting innovation, expanding network capacity, and enhancing overall service quality in Ghana’s telecommunications sector.