Ghana to Merge AT Ghana with Telecel, $600m Investment Planned

Accra, September 4, 2025 — The Government of Ghana has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana, pledging to retain all 300 permanent jobs and inject US$600 million over four years to stabilise the struggling operator.
From Losses to Consolidation
AT Ghana has recorded losses of more than US$10 million in just eight months this year, with taxpayers covering the shortfall. Officials say the merger is intended to reduce duplication, cut costs, and create a stronger, more sustainable operator.
Jobs Secured, Staff Reassured
Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George stressed that the merger will not trigger layoffs.
“This is not a re-application process. Contracts will continue unless individuals choose to leave.”
The government has assured that all 300 permanent staff will be absorbed into the new structure.
Integration and Investment Timeline
The consolidation will unfold in three stages: technical migration, human resource alignment, and commercial restructuring. More than 3.2 million AT subscribers have already been shifted onto Telecel’s network through national roaming, with staff integration due by the end of September and the new corporate structure to be finalised within 120 days.
The government projects an investment of about US$600 million over four years, funded through spectrum sales, state allocations, and co-investment from Telecel and private partners.
Bottom line: The AT Ghana–Telecel merger underscores the government’s push to restore efficiency and sustainability in the telecom sector, highlighting that scale is now essential to survival.
Source: Ministry of Communications, 3News, Metro TV