Telecommunications companies across Ghana have rolled out increased data bundle offerings by 10 to 15 per cent, following a government directive aimed at reducing internet costs and expanding digital access.
The policy, effective Tuesday, July 1, was initiated by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation in response to mounting public complaints about the high cost of data.
Under the new scheme:
- MTN has increased its data volumes by 15%.
- AT and Telecel have raised theirs by 10% across all bundles.
The most notable changes appear in high-tier data plans:
- AT’s GHC400 plan now delivers 236GB, up from 195GB.
- Telecel’s GHC400 package offers a massive 250GB, a huge leap from 90GB.
- MTN has reintroduced its GHC399 plan, which now provides 214GB, compared to the 92.88GB previously attached to a GHC350 plan.
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, has tasked the National Communications Authority (NCA) with enforcing the new policy, warning telcos that non-compliance will attract sanctions.
“This adjustment is a strategic step toward digital inclusivity. We want every Ghanaian to get more value for their money in today’s data-driven economy,” the minister stated.
Telecom operators began notifying subscribers of the revised bundle structures ahead of the implementation date, aligning with the government’s directive to improve transparency and customer satisfaction.
The adjustment is part of a broader national digital agenda aimed at boosting internet penetration, enhancing education and e-commerce, and narrowing the digital divide across urban and rural communities.
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