Telecel Ghana
| 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]
Internet disruption
[edit]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
[edit]As of March 2024, Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer for the company.[11]
Project and Initiatives
[edit]Telecel Ghana Foundation
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Telecel Group Expands 4G in Ghana After Vodafone Acquisition". Tech In Africa. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Bourg, Alix (2024-03-13). "Telecel brand officially launched in Ghana". Telecel Group. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Bourg, Alix (2024-03-28). "All you need to know about Telecel. Ghana's new Telco". Telecel Group. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Amade, Sonia (2024-03-18). "All you need to know about Telecel. Ghana's new Telco | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Vodafone Ghana rebranding to Telecel Ghana – Set to bring innovation to Ghana's telecom industry". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Telecel announces immense network expansion in Ghana by adding 300 new 4G sites in record time. – Telecel Global Services". 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Telecel Ghana secures multiple sources of internet services - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "MTN, Telecel explanation; AirtelTigo's boast: What telcos have said about internet outage". GhanaWeb. 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Distinguished, Isaac Donkor (18 March 2024). "Internet outages: 'We're working towards full restoration as soon as possible' — Telecel Ghana". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Data cuts: We've secured new internet capacity – Telecel Ghana". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ admin (2024-02-01). "Accelerate financial inclusion through cross-border mobile transactions in Africa - Telecel Ghana CEO". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Francis (2024-12-17). "Telecel Foundation's DigiTech Academy concludes pilot term in Ho". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "Telecel Ghana Foundation's DigiTech Academy concludes pilot term in Ho". 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "Telecel Ghana Foundation's DigiTech Academy concludes pilot term in Ho - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ GTonline (2024-12-17). "TGF DigiTech Academy concludes pilot term in Ho". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-01-09.