Zambaga Rufai Saminu and Alfred Adams
5 November 2009
Accra — IN FULLFILMENT of its pledge to bring world class telecommunication services to clients and subscribers in the Western and Rentral regions of Ghana, a leading telecommunication giant, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), over the weekend launched its 3.5G network, to boost high data services for their subscribers and corporate institutions.
The Western Regional Minister, Paul Evans Aidoo, the Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobinah Nketsia (V), joined the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN, Mr. George Andah, to launch the new telecommunication service.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Chief Marketing Officer noted, "We will go the extra mile to engage our customers, and deliver innovative products and services to meet their needs. Customer satisfaction and reward are our hallmark."
Continuing Mr. Andah added, "For the young customers, 3.5G brings endless possibilities and support for new and exciting multimedia services such as video streaming, games, music videos, sports and news among others." Mr. Andah further indicated that the 3.5 G network would provide customers with DSTV enabled handsets, which would be able to give subscribers the opportunity to watch the 2010 World Cup live on their mobile phones.
The Western Regional Minister, in an address, described the mobile telecommunications giant as leaders of innovation and technology in Ghana's telecommunication industry.
He said the provision of the 3.5 G network for the Western and Central regions by MTN would further enhance the United Nations Development Programme UNDP concept of campaigning to bridge the digital gap, existing between nations.
On the part of government, the Minister said the Mills administration was committed to providing the necessary infrastructure for the sector to grow.
"The government believes in expanding infrastructure to ensure that every Ghanaian gets access to a mobile phone," he said, eulogizing MTN for helping to create many jobs in the private sector to boost the government's 'Better Ghana' agenda.
To this end, he gave the company the assurance that the government also considers communication companies as partners in national development.
Nana Kobinah Nketsia V, in a brief address, commended MTN for respecting the culture and traditions in their areas of operations in Ghana.
He described as excellent the corporate social responsibility of the company, which he said had helped many communities in the country.
Also present at the ceremony were, the Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alhaji Mahama Hamidu and the Chief of Takoradi, Nana Bosomakura III.
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