Telecom Operators to Adjust Data Bundle Offerings

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has announced changes to data bundle offerings by major telecommunications operators in Ghana, effective July 1, 2025. The changes follow extensive engagements with the CEOs of AirtelTigo, Telecel Ghana Limited, and Scancom Ghana Limited (MTN Ghana).

MTN Ghana, which holds Significant Market Power (SMP) status, will increase prices of all data bundles by 15%. However, the minister announced the restoration of the popular 399 Ghana cedi bundle, which will now offer 214 gigabytes of data. AirtelTigo and Telecel Ghana will increase data bundle offerings by 10%. The 400 Ghana cedi bundle from AirtelTigo will now offer 236 gigabytes, while Telecel's 400 Ghana cedi bundle will offer 250 gigabytes.

The minister expressed gratitude to the telecom CEOs for their cooperation, noting that the increases will come at considerable costs to the network operators. "I am glad that our engagements and the consultations are bearing fruit for the Ghanaian people," George remarked. The changes aim to enhance value for Ghanaian consumers while addressing operational challenges faced by the telecom sector. The new data bundle offerings will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Old Rate - GH₵400 bundle: 195 gigabytes of data.
New Rates (Effective July 1, 2025): GH₵400 bundle: 236 gigabytes of data.
All data bundles: 10% price increase applied to existing bundles.

Telecel Ghana:

Old Rate: GH₵400 bundle: 90 gigabytes of data.
New Rate: (Effective July 1, 2025): GH₵400 bundle: 250 gigabytes of data.
All data bundles: 10% price increase applied to existing bundles.

MTN Ghana:

Old Rate: GH₵350 bundle: 92.88 gigabytes of data (previously adjusted from a GH₵399 bundle).

New Rate: (Effective July 1, 2025): GH₵399 bundle: Restored to offer 214 gigabytes of data.
All data bundles: 15% price increase applied to existing bundles.

The minister explained that the implementation date of July 1 allows network operators to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been directed to monitor strict compliance with these directives, with sanctions to be applied for any failures. “The NCA is directed to ensure the monitor strict implementations of this directive from first of July, where failure applies, sanctions should be applied,” he emphasized.