Telcos begin implementation of 10–15% data increases today, July 1st

Telecommunication companies across Ghana have begun implementing a government directive to increase data bundle offerings by 10 to 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

The move comes in response to widespread public complaints over the high cost of internet services and aims to provide more value to subscribers. The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, which spearheaded the initiative, says the adjustment is part of broader efforts to improve digital access and affordability.

As part of the new policy, mobile network operators MTN, Telecel, and AT have revised their data bundles upward. AT and Telecel have increased data volumes by 10 percent across all bundles, while MTN has raised its allocations by 15 percent.

Significant changes have been made to high-tier plans. AT’s GHC400 package now offers 236GB, up from 195GB. Telecel has raised its GHC400 bundle to 250GB, a substantial increase from 90GB.

MTN has reintroduced its GHC399 package, which now offers 214GB, compared to the 92.88GB previously included in a GHC350 plan.

Sector Minister Sam George has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to ensure strict compliance, warning that non-compliant telcos will face sanctions.

Leading up to the implementation, mobile operators began notifying customers of the updated pricing structures, aligning with the government’s directive.

Hon. Sam George Earlier this year May2025

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations is working towards ensuring a reduction in connectivity costs by the end of 2025.

The sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George, said a committee that was set up in February,2025 had developed a roadmap that would lead to the drop in data prices.

Mr George said the committee, which included telecom companies, the National Communications Authority (NCA), and other sector players, worked for 13 days without receiving any payment from taxpayers.

“Based on that roadmap, I made the Director-General of the NCA and the regulator engage with stakeholders on what we could do in the immediate, medium term, and the long term.

“So to citizens of this country, my promise is that by the end of this year, we will see data prices drop, and I remain committed to it. We will deliver on that. I trust the process,” he added.

The minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, was speaking at an event to commemorate this year’s World Telecommunications and Information Society

Day at a ceremony in Accra last Monday on the theme: “Gender equality in digital transformation”.

He said an earlier statement he had made on working to reduce data costs had been misinterpreted on social media.

“I have been trending over the weekend on Twitter, not necessarily for my looks or my work, but whether orchestrated or otherwise, people think that data prices must be cheaper by the stroke of my pen,” he said.

He expressed trust in the technical content of the regulator to work with the telecom companies to ensure the viability of businesses, and also ensure that customers get better value for what they pay for.

Tariff report

The minister said his outfit had also engaged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to do an independent study of tariffs in the country and present a report in eight weeks.

Mr George said this would allow the ministry to align the report with that of the NCA report and take an informed policy decision.

“I will not give directives that will affect the industry. What I will do is consult with industry and stakeholders and make decisions that protect investments in the country.

“I will also ensure that customers have the best quality of service and at prices they can afford,” he added.