New Data Bundle Rates Take Effect July 1 – Sam George Announces Major Telecom Adjustments

Accra, June 10, 2025 – Starting July 1, Ghanaians will see significant changes to mobile data bundle packages, following a new directive from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. The Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, announced the updates during a press briefing held today in Accra.

The changes, aimed at offering better value to consumers while tackling operational issues in the telecom sector, follow extensive talks between the Ministry and telecom executives from AT Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and MTN Ghana.

Key Changes to Data Packages

MTN Ghana:

• A 15% price increase will apply across all data bundles.

• The previously downgraded GH₵399 bundle, which had been replaced with a GH₵350 bundle offering 92.88GB, will be restored to GH₵399 with a 214GB data cap.

AT Ghana:

• A 10% price increase applies to all current data bundles.

• The GH₵400 package will jump from 195GB to 236GB.

Telecel Ghana:

• Also, implementing a 10% price hike.

• The GH₵400 bundle, which previously offered 90GB, will now provide 250GB.

“These upgrades are being implemented despite the financial burden on network operators,” said Sam George. “But the outcome is positive for Ghanaians, and I appreciate the cooperation from telecom stakeholders.”

Implementation & Oversight

To ensure a smooth rollout, operators have until July 1 to adjust their systems. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been tasked with monitoring full compliance, with penalties in place for violations.

“The NCA is expected to strictly enforce the July 1 deadline. Any operator that fails to comply will face sanctions,” the minister emphasized.

Addressing public skepticism about data billing practices, George cited an NCA audit conducted in Q3 2024, which verified the accuracy of data bundle crediting across all networks. The audit found no discrepancies, expired data, or unexplained deductions.

Moving forward, the NCA will conduct quarterly integrity tests focusing on usage tied to popular websites and mobile applications. Any irregular billing discovered will trigger penalties.

Tackling High Data Costs

George also hinted at broader reforms aimed at lowering data costs in the long run. He is currently in talks with the Ministry of Finance to simplify the tax structure that currently inflates data prices by nearly 39%.

“There’s a need for tax rationalization in this sector. If we fix that, we’ll see a real drop in data prices,” he said.

Discussions are also ongoing with the Ministry of Energy and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to implement a sector-specific telecom tariff, similar to what’s available in the mining industry, to lower infrastructure costs.

A New Era for Ghana’s Telecom Industry

Minister George reaffirmed his dedication to fixing long-standing inefficiencies in the telecom space while maintaining a balance between consumer interests and telecom sustainability.

“My loyalty is to the Ghanaian people,” he said. “I’m here to clean up the system, push for transparency, and protect both users and investors in this critical sector.”

As the July 1 changes approach, consumers can expect better data value, improved transparency, and stricter enforcement of standards in Ghana’s evolving telecom landscape.