Accra: The government has announced plans to collaborate with the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to improve the quality of voice calls across the country. This initiative aims to establish stricter key performance indicators (KPIs) for MNOs, with penalties for those failing to meet the standards.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, highlighted these plans during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Mr. George emphasized the importance of cyber security and announced that the Ministry would work with National Security to enhance the country's security architecture across various sectors, including public, industry, and international relations.
The Minister-designate also addressed the expansion of mobile telephony nationwide, indicating that the government would utilize funds from the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to ensure universal access, especially in rural areas. Moreover, Mr. George revealed plans to re-register SIM cards using technology to verify biometric data from the National Identification Authority (NIA) database, with the financial responsibility for the process resting on the MNOs rather than the state.
In response to rising cyber security fraud, Mr. George advised the public to remain vigilant against scams, warning that official communications would not be made through social media platforms with offers of employment. He also commented on the issue of unsolicited messages, noting the government's intention to strengthen the Data Protection Authority to safeguard personal data from unauthorized third-party access.
