India's Reliance
Industries Ltd., led by Asia's wealthiest individual Mukesh Ambani, has
partnered with Ghana-based Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) to bring 5G broadband
services to Ghana. This strategic partnership will leverage Reliance's
expertise in providing affordable mobile data, aiming to replicate the success
of its Indian subsidiary Jio Infocomm Ltd.
NGIC, with an exclusive
license for 5G services in Ghana for the next decade (and potentially five more
years), plans to offer affordable mobile broadband and devices. This initiative
marks a significant expansion for Reliance and a diplomatic win for India as it
seeks to counter China's growing influence in Africa through digital inclusion
initiatives.
The venture has formed
strategic partnerships with major tech players like Nokia, Microsoft, and Tech
Mahindra, further bolstering its capabilities. With Reliance's expertise and
NGIC's local knowledge, Ghana is poised to experience a mobile data revolution
similar to India's, where Jio Infocomm Ltd. transformed the mobile data
landscape by offering low-cost services.
This partnership is set
to bring cutting-edge 5G technology to Ghana, enhancing the country's digital
landscape and promoting economic growth.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
