Don’t politicize SIM registration- Telecom Chamber

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has called on policymakers and regulators to shield the country’s SIM registration process from political changes, arguing that continuity is key to building a strong digital identity system.

Speaking at the 2026 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebration, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, said Ghana’s digital transformation agenda relies heavily on a reliable and well-developed digital identification framework.

She expressed optimism that ongoing discussions with the National Communications Authority (NCA) would lead to a more efficient, technology-driven SIM registration system that addresses challenges experienced in previous exercises.

According to her, industry stakeholders want a process that is smoother and more user-friendly, especially given earlier difficulties. She stressed that advances in technology should now make such systems more seamless and reliable.

She also appealed to the NCA to consider recommendations from industry players and maintain close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the current process succeeds.

Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah further insisted that SIM registration should not be repeatedly restarted after changes in political leadership, but rather maintained and improved through continuous updates.

She emphasized the need for a stable system that is not influenced by political transitions, describing it as essential for building long-term confidence in the country’s digital infrastructure.

Her remarks reflect ongoing calls within Ghana’s telecommunications sector for stronger digital identity systems to support financial inclusion, cybersecurity, mobile connectivity, and wider digital development goals.