Govt in talks with strategic investor to revamp and takeover AT

The government is currently in negotiations with a strategic investor for the revamp and potential takeover of AirtelTigo, now rebranded as AT.

This is meant to reposition the state-owned telecom operator and strengthen competition in the sector.

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed the development during a stakeholder engagement with telecom industry CEOs on Friday, May 30, 2025.

He revealed that a 60-day timeline has been set for the completion of the deal, with the aim of rolling out improved services by the end of the third quarter.

“It is good to hear CAPEX requirements that are coming in. As Minister, I hold in trust for the Ghanaian people. Maybe for the first time, I will put out that the government is currently in negotiations with a strategic partner to revamp and take over AT.

“We started these conversations. We have given a 60-day window for the completion of those negotiations so that by the end of Q3, we could see a full roll out of the improved services from AT,” Sam George said.

The move forms part of efforts to inject capital and technical expertise into AT, which has struggled to compete effectively in the market since the government took over its operations in 2021.

Mr. George also announced that Cabinet has approved the allocation of new spectrum resources to major players, including Telecel and MTN, to boost infrastructure and service delivery.

“Cabinet is giving approval for spectrum to be offered to Telecel and MTN as well. The regulators also brought to my attention a request for connecting entity licenses so that the likes of AT and Telecel that are pretty constrained spectrum-wise could immediately take advantage of some resources on the NGIC platform. MTN is also welcome if they are interested to take part of those resources,” he added.

These developments signal renewed push by government to drive innovation, network expansion and improved service delivery in the telecommunications industry.