The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has announced significant revisions to data bundle offerings by Ghana’s three major telecommunications operators—MTN Ghana, AT Ghana, and Telecel Ghana—set to take effect from July 1, 2025.
Speaking at a press briefing on June 10, 2025, in Accra, the minister explained that the changes follow extensive consultations with telecom CEOs and are aimed at enhancing value for consumers while balancing operational challenges faced by providers.
For MTN Ghana, which holds Significant Market Power (SMP) status, a 15% increase in the prices of all existing data bundles will apply. However, in a notable update, the minister announced the restoration of the GH₵399 data bundle, which had previously been downgraded to GH₵350 for 92.88GB. The new GH₵399 bundle will now offer 214GB of data starting July 1.
AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana will implement a 10% increase on all data bundles. However, both providers will offer significantly increased data value:
- AT Ghana’s GH₵400 bundle, formerly providing 195GB, will now offer 236GB.
- Telecel Ghana’s GH₵400 bundle, previously offering just 90GB, will increase to a generous 250GB.
“These changes come at considerable cost to the operators, but I commend the CEOs for prioritizing the Ghanaian consumer,” said Hon. Sam George.
To ensure accountability, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has been tasked with monitoring strict compliance. The minister directed the NCA to sanction any operator that fails to implement the changes effectively from July 1.
Addressing ongoing public concerns about data billing discrepancies, the minister clarified that the NCA’s Q3 2024 billing integrity test found no irregularities across MTN, Telecel, and AT. He emphasized that data bundles were properly credited, non-expiry bundles remained valid, and unused data was rolled over as expected.
In a bid to further reduce data costs, Sam George revealed ongoing engagements with the Finance Minister to rationalize the 39% tax component of data pricing. Discussions are also ongoing with the Minister of Energy and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to introduce a telecom-specific tariff, similar to those in sectors like mining.
“These reforms are about putting Ghanaians first—protecting your interests, reducing your costs, and ensuring transparency and fairness,” Sam George affirmed. “We will fix the system I’ve inherited and restore trust in this ministry.”
These changes mark a key milestone in Ghana’s digital transformation efforts and represent a broader strategy to empower consumers, improve service delivery, and ensure fair market practices in the telecom sector.
