Beginning July 1, 2025, telecommunication customers in Ghana will receive significantly more data for the same price, following an announcement by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George.
The minister, speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, revealed that all three major telcos—AirtelTigo (AT), Telecel, and MTN—have agreed to review their data bundles upwards. This move, he said, is part of government’s broader commitment to ensure digital affordability and value for money.
AirtelTigo and Telecel will increase their data allocations by more than 10%. Specifically, AT’s GHC400 data package, which currently offers 195GB, will provide 236GB. Telecel users purchasing the GHC400 bundle will now receive 250GB, up from 190GB.
MTN, on the other hand, is reintroducing its GHC399 package, which will offer 214GB of data. At the same time, its current GHC350 bundle that gives 92.88GB will be discontinued.
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The adjustments are part of a broader strategy initiated in February this year when a committee was set up to design a roadmap for data cost reduction. The ministry aims to significantly lower data costs by the end of 2025.
In response to earlier criticism about delays in reducing data prices, the minister defended the pace of implementation:
“Look, we are dealing with 8 years of the distortion of the market. I wish I could fix it arbitrarily. But it takes a very calculated attempt not to create further distortions by acting irrationally.”
Beyond the general bundle revisions, the minister also announced that discounted data packages will be offered on five national holidays each year: Independence Day, May Day, Republic Day, Founders’ Day, and Farmers’ Day.
Although the original plan was to extend the offer across all 18 public holidays, telecom providers reportedly resisted, citing operational constraints. Nevertheless, Ghanaians have already benefited from special bundles on March 6 (Independence Day) and May 1 (May Day), with three more to come later this year.
In addition to pricing reforms, the government plans to enforce service quality standards more strictly. Mr George said telecom companies that fail to meet required benchmarks will be fined, with 40% of such penalties earmarked for compensating affected subscribers through bonus data or airtime.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) will conduct a comprehensive service quality test across all district capitals in the third quarter of 2025. The government has promised firm action if results reveal poor performance.
On infrastructure development, Mr George stressed that tangible progress must be visible before the end of 2025.
“We know you can’t complete upgrades in three months, but we must see that the process has begun,” he said, setting a short-term target for June 30.
Telecommunication executives also used the opportunity to update the public on ongoing investments to enhance service delivery.
MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett disclosed that the company had invested $230 million this year to upgrade its network and digital systems. MTN plans to open 300 new franchise outlets, employ 400 additional staff, and introduce secure self-service options for SIM swaps and PIN resets.
Telecel Ghana’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamad Ghaddar, revealed that the company currently operates over 400 retail shops, with plans to add 100 more. He also highlighted Telecel’s focus on serving customers with special needs and improving regulatory engagement.
AirtelTigo’s CEO Leo Skarlatos added that ongoing upgrades will yield noticeable improvements by early 2026.
These initiatives mark a major policy shift as the government works with telecom operators to deliver affordable, high-quality data and voice services to Ghanaians.
