Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has constituted a 13-member committee to design a new cost-sharing framework for Ghana’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform, part of efforts to place the system on firmer financial footing.
The move followed a stakeholder meeting that brought together regulators, public broadcasters and private operators to confront concerns over operating expenses, service quality and network stability.
George described DTT as Ghana’s most far-reaching broadcast distribution channel and a core component of the country’s digital transition, urging industry players to work jointly to protect its viability.
The committee, chaired by the National Communications Authority, will propose a transparent model for allocating operational costs. A preliminary report is due within 30 days, after which stakeholders will reconvene to assess the recommendations.
Deliberations centered on the expense of maintaining transmission infrastructure, better use of existing assets and improving reliability across the network. Broadcasters have in recent years questioned the platform’s commercial sustainability as audiences increasingly turn to satellite and online streaming services.
George assured participants that no binding decisions would be made without further consultation, framing the review as a process to balance regulatory responsibilities with industry realities.
Representatives at the meeting included officials from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, the National Media Commission and KNet Ltd.
