MTN Ghana says delivering a reliable and consistent customer experience—not simply advertising faster internet speeds—is the cornerstone of its expanding home broadband business.
Speaking at the Bright Media Conversations (BMC), Richard Acheampong, Chief Home Officer of MTN Ghana, said consumers ultimately judge internet service providers by whether the service works seamlessly when they need it.
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According to him, while broadband speed remains an important technical measure, customers are more concerned about uninterrupted connectivity that supports their everyday activities.
The first thing customers want is internet that works,” he said.
Acheampong explained that delivering that experience requires substantial investment in network infrastructure that customers rarely see, including fibre-optic cables, street cabinets, transmission equipment and advanced digital technologies.
Using a water supply analogy, he said consumers do not worry about the size of underground pipes; they simply expect water to flow whenever they open a tap.
The only thing customers expect is that when they switch on their service, it works. Behind that simple experience is significant investment in infrastructure,” he explained.
He said MTN has focused on building a network capable of supporting modern digital lifestyles, from video conferencing and online learning to home security systems and ultra-high-definition streaming.
The company currently offers broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps through its fibre and wireless home internet services.
However, Acheampong said speed should not be viewed as an end in itself but rather as the capacity needed to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience.
We are confident about the experience we deliver because we have invested in the infrastructure behind it. Speed is important because it enables the experience we promise.”
He noted that reliable home internet allows professionals to participate in virtual meetings without interruptions, students to attend online classes effectively, households to stream digital content seamlessly and entrepreneurs to run businesses from home.
Acheampong said MTN’s objective is to ensure customers enjoy dependable connectivity every day, describing consistent digital experiences as the company’s most important value proposition in an increasingly connected world.
The Bright Media Conversations is an initiative designed to provide journalists and the public with insights from experienced industry leaders on issues shaping Ghana’s economy, technology and society.
