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Telecommunication companies in Ghana have initiated a significant shift in their data bundle offerings, following a directive from the government aimed at making internet access more affordable. Effective July 1, 2025, customers can look forward to receiving an additional 10 to 15 percent in data allocations without any change to their current prices.
This new pricing strategy is part of a larger national initiative led by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, which responds to growing public dissatisfaction regarding the high costs associated with mobile data services. The Ministry highlighted that this adjustment seeks to improve digital inclusion and to alleviate the financial burden faced by consumers.
Under the updated scheme, leading telecommunications provider MTN has raised data volumes by an impressive 15% across all its bundles. Meanwhile, competitors Telecel and AT have increased their data offerings by 10%. Notably, the high-end data packages have experienced the most substantial enhancements. For instance, AT’s previously existing data bundle has surged from 195GB to a new robust offering of 236GB. Similarly, Telecel's package has substantially increased from 90GB to 250GB, while MTN has revived its earlier plan, now providing 214GB, up from 92.88GB under a previous offering.
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Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, has underscored the importance of compliance with this new policy by directing the National Communications Authority (NCA) to closely monitor all mobile operators’ adherence. He emphasized that action would be taken against any telcos that do not comply, stating, “This is about fairness and inclusion. Every Ghanaian deserves affordable access to digital services.”
The telecommunication operators have proactively communicated these changes to their customers through SMS alerts and notifications on mobile applications in the lead-up to the rollout. This significant move has been met with enthusiasm from consumer rights groups and digital advocacy organizations, who see it as a progressive step towards fostering a more consumer-friendly environment in Ghana's telecommunications sector.
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