The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has announced that AirtelTigo, Telecel, and MTN will raise their data bundle prices by 10% to 15%, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Minister explained that the decision followed discussions with the CEOs of the telecom companies. He commended their cooperation and commitment to enhancing service delivery, even as they face rising operational costs.
Under a revised plan aimed at improving affordability and service quality, major telecom operators in Ghana will increase their data bundle offerings:
- AirtelTigo will raise all data bundles by 10%. For instance, its GHS 100 bundle will increase from 195GB to 236GB.
- Telecel will also apply a 10% boost. Its GHS 400 package will jump from 90GB to 250GB.
- MTN will implement a 15% increase. Its popular GHS 399 bundle, previously reduced to GHS 350 for 92.88GB, will be restored to GHS 399 and now offer 214GB.
The Minister of Communications explained that these changes are part of broader reforms designed to make data more affordable and enhance service delivery in the medium to long term. He acknowledged that Ghana’s telecom sector has suffered from years of mismanagement but emphasized that these new measures represent real progress.
In addition to the data bundle increases, the Ministry has approved new spectrum access to improve network performance. Telecel, for example, will soon gain access to the 2100 MHz spectrum, with the spectrum allocation process expected to conclude by the first week of July.
All telecom operators have been instructed to invest in their networks between July and September. A comprehensive quality of service assessment will follow from October to December. Operators that fail to meet performance standards will face penalties.
To support these improvements, the three major telecom companies have collectively pledged $150 million in investments by the end of the year. These funds will go toward network upgrades, including new equipment and additional spectrum.
Addressing public concerns over data billing, the Minister clarified that a 2024 audit by the National Communications Authority (NCA) found no irregularities. The NCA will now conduct quarterly billing audits to maintain transparency and build public trust.
The Minister also noted that further reductions in data prices could be possible if the Ministry of Finance lowers the current 39% tax burden on data services.
“We are committed to ensuring value for money, improved service, and a competitive yet fair telecom industry,” he affirmed.
