MTN Ghana To Invest $1.1B In AI Infrastructure

MTN Ghana plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion in the country over the next three years as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

The investment was announced during a recent working visit to Ghana by Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, who outlined the operator’s strategy to expand connectivity and enhance digital services in one of its key markets.

According to MTN, the planned investment will focus on expanding 4G and 5G coverage, strengthening network resilience, developing large-scale data centres, and improving customer experience. The initiative is also expected to support Ghana’s broader ambitions around AI and cloud computing.

Mupita said the company intends to reinvest the funds to deepen digital inclusion while supporting the growth of cloud services and emerging technologies. He noted that AI will transform labour markets but is likely to create new opportunities alongside the disruptions it may cause.

MTN Ghana remains the country’s largest telecommunications provider, with more than 25 million subscribers and an estimated market share of about 58 percent. Its mobile financial services platform, MoMo, has over 11 million active users and plays a significant role in expanding access to digital financial services.

The new commitment builds on a previous investment pledge made in 2022, when MTN announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years to modernise its infrastructure and extend connectivity. That programme included expanding 4G population coverage, supporting national roaming initiatives, and strengthening mobile financial services.

Under the latest investment cycle, MTN is placing greater emphasis on AI and cloud infrastructure. The company expects improved utilisation of subsea cable capacity and the development of hyperscale data centres to enhance Ghana’s position as a digital hub in West Africa.

In addition to infrastructure investments, MTN plans to support digital skills development through training programmes and initiatives aimed at equipping young people with capabilities in areas such as coding, AI and entrepreneurship.

The investment reflects continued confidence in Ghana’s digital economy and highlights the growing role of telecommunications operators in enabling AI-driven services and cloud-based platforms across the region.