ACCRA, GHANA — Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has announced a cautious approach to phasing out its 2G and 3G networks, aiming to give customers ample time to transition to 4G. The decision comes as many subscribers still rely on the older technologies for various reasons.
Speaking at a press briefing during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett noted that while 4G is widely available, some customers prefer to remain on 3G to better manage their data consumption. Others, he explained, simply do not have devices that are compatible with the 4G network.
“A lot of our customers are still operating on 3G. Even though 4G is widely available, some choose to stay on 3G because they feel data usage is faster on 4G. Others, however, use older devices that don’t support 4G,” Mr. Blewett stated.
He emphasized that while MTN is committed to optimizing its spectrum use, the process of sunsetting 2G and 3G must be carefully aligned with the availability of affordable 4G-compatible devices. “If we push to shut down 2G and 3G without ensuring customers have affordable 4G devices, we risk leaving people behind,” he added.
Source: Citinewsroom