Government Orders 10–15% Data Bundle Boost by July 1 to Improve Accessibility-Ghana
In a major policy move aimed at improving internet accessibility across Ghana, the government has directed all major mobile network operators to increase their data bundle packages by 10–15% starting July 1, 2025. This directive affects leading telecom providers MTN, Telecel, and AT. The announcement was made by Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, during a press briefing held on June 10.
The directive is expected to result in more affordable and generous data plans for millions of Ghanaians. According to the Minister, the initiative is part of broader efforts by the government to expand digital access and enhance affordability for the average consumer in a growing digital economy. The adjustment in data offerings will apply uniformly across existing packages.
Specifically, AT (formerly AT-Tigo Ghana) will implement a 10% increase across all existing data bundles. One notable change is the GHC400 bundle, which will now provide 236GB instead of the previous 195GB. Telecel Ghana will also follow suit with a 10% increment. Its GHC400 bundle will leap from 90GB to a significantly higher 250GB.
MTN, the largest mobile network operator in the country, will see the biggest adjustment with a 15% increase across its bundle offerings. The government also announced the reinstatement of the popular GHC399 data plan, which had previously been modified to a GHC350 plan with lower data value. Under the new arrangement, users will again receive 214GB for GHC399, up from the reduced 92.88GB under the modified plan.
The move has been widely interpreted as a response to increasing public demand for better data value and a more digitally inclusive economy. The government hopes the increased data volumes will ease the cost burden on consumers and support digital learning, remote work, and online businesses. Stakeholders and consumer groups are expected to respond in the coming weeks as telecoms begin rolling out the new data bundles in July.
Source: Citi newsroom