The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and Telecel Ghana, aiming to establish a stronger and more sustainable telecom operator.
At a staff engagement at AT Ghana’s Accra headquarters, sector minister Samuel Nartey George reassured employees that all 300 permanent staff will retain their jobs.
“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,” he stressed.
Mr George also guaranteed that AT’s customers would be fully protected throughout the transition.
The ministry cited AT Ghana’s precarious financial situation as a key reason for the merger, noting losses exceeding $10 million in just eight months of this year. The minister emphasised that continued public support was unsustainable.
“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.
The merger, Mr George explained, would reduce costs, eliminate duplication, and strengthen Ghana’s telecoms market.
“It makes no sense for two networks to operate separately on the same tower, both paying twice while both struggle. A merger is the smart and sustainable choice,” he added.
Already, more than 3.2 million AT subscribers have been moved onto Telecel’s network under a national roaming agreement, which the ministry described as 98% smooth.
