Ghana approves “Dig Once” Policy for fiber rollout. Ghana’s government has approved a sweeping new “Dig Once” policy that will require fiber-optic ducts to be built into all new road projects—a move aimed at slashing deployment costs and accelerating the country’s digital-infrastructure build-out. The decision, announced at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, follows a proposal from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and marks one of the country’s most significant connectivity reforms in years.

Road construction has long been the single largest threat to Ghana’s fiber backbone, accounting for nearly 60% of nationwide cuts. Repairs between 2021 and 2025 cost operators close to $70 million, according to industry data. By embedding ducts during road construction rather than digging up completed roads later, officials estimate broadband rollout costs could fall by as much as 90%.

Government officials say the policy will speed the expansion of 5G and future high-capacity networks, reduce repeat excavation, and widen access to affordable, high-quality internet service across the country. The Chamber of Telecommunications praised the government’s decision, calling it a “forward-looking step toward sustainable digital infrastructure” and emphasizing its readiness to support implementation.

Industry analysts say the move positions Ghana as a leader in coordinated infrastructure planning on the continent, with expected spillover benefits for businesses, schools, hospitals, and public agencies that rely on reliable connectivity.

With the Dig Once policy, Ghana is setting a template for cost-efficient fiber expansion—one that other African governments may soon look to replicate.
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