MTN Ghana has announced that it will adopt a gradual approach in winding down its 2G and 3G networks, ensuring that subscribers are given ample time to adjust to newer technologies.
According to reports, Stephen Blewett, chief executive officer, MTN Ghana disclosed the plan whilet addressing journalists at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra,
Blewett however, acknowledged that a significant section of customers still depend heavily on 2G and 3G services.
He observed that while some deliberately remain on these networks to control data usage, many others continue to use handsets that are not 4G-enabled.
“Despite the widespread availability of 4G, a lot of our customers are still on 3G. For some, it is about managing their data consumption, while others are constrained by devices that cannot support 4G,” Mr Blewett explained.
He stressed that MTN’s long-term plan is to improve spectrum efficiency by eventually switching off the older networks but said the process would be carefully managed.
