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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana, ensuring the interests of staff and customers are protected. Speaking at AT’s Head Office in Accra, Minister George emphasized that the merger is a response to AT’s financial struggles, having recorded over $10 million in losses in just eight months this year.
The Minister assured that all 300 permanent employees of AT Ghana will be retained under the new entity, with no re-application process required. “This is not a re-application process. It is a continuation of your contracts. Every one of you will be absorbed, unless you personally choose to leave,” Minister George stressed.
The merger will be implemented in three phases: technical migration, which is nearly complete with roaming already operational; human resource alignment, ensuring all staff are absorbed by the end of September; and commercial restructuring, which will be finalized within 120 days, setting the framework for the merged operator.
Already, over 3.2 million AT subscribers are being seamlessly migrated onto Telecel’s network through a national roaming arrangement, described as “98% smooth”. The Minister highlighted that the consolidation with Telecel would help reduce costs, eliminate duplication, and build a stronger competitor in Ghana’s highly competitive telecom market.
“A merger is the smart and sustainable choice,” he added. The government will invest $600 million over the next four years, including proceeds from spectrum sales, while encouraging Telecel and other partners to co-invest.
The Minister emphasized that the move is not just about cost-cutting but about building a resilient, competitive telecom company that can serve Ghanaians better and thrive in the long term. “These losses are funded by taxpayers. That is money that should be building roads, water systems, and schools. We cannot keep pouring public funds into unsustainable operations,” he said.
