Data Bundle Increases Take Effect Today

Effective today, July 1, telecommunication companies in Ghana will implement a government directive to increase data bundles offerings by 10 to 15 percent.

This decision comes in response to widespread public complaints about the high cost of internet services and aims to provide more value to subscribers.

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, which led this initiative, states that the adjustment is part of broader efforts to enhance digital access and affordability.

Companies

As part of the new policy, mobile network operators MTN, Telecel, and AT have revised their data bundles. Both AT and Telecel have increased their data volumes by 10 percent across all bundles, while MTN has raised its allocations by 15 percent. Significant changes have also been made to high-tier plans.

AT’s GHC400 package now offers 236GB, up from 195GB. Telecel has increased its GHC400 bundle to 250GB, a substantial rise from 90GB. Additionally, MTN has reintroduced its GHC399 package, which now offers 214GB, compared to the previous allocation of 92.88GB in a GHC350 plan.

Sector minister, Sam George, has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to ensure strict compliance with these changes, warning that non-compliant telecommunications companies will face sanctions.