Telecommunication companies in Ghana have increased their data packages by 10 to 15 percent effective today, Tuesday, July 1. The new development follows a directive by the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Sam Nartey George.

Airtel Tigo (AT) and Telecel have increased their data offers by over 10%, whereas MTN has reviewed its data offers by 15%.

AT's GHC400 data package, providing 195 GB, is now 236 GB. Telecel's GHC400 data package is worth 250 GB and not 190 GB.

MTN has reintroduced its GHC399 data package with a 214GB offer.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Innovations earlier assured Ghanaians of reducing the cost of data by the end of 2025.

A committee that was set up in February had developed a roadmap meant to drive plans for data reduction.

A section of Ghanaians had been chiding the sector minister for failing to reduce data costs immediately after he assumed office some months ago.

Mr George, during his vetting as a minister-designate, pledged to ensure the cost of data packages is revised to ensure subscribers are provided value for money and quality services.

"Look, we are dealing with 8 years of the distortion of the market. I wish I could fix it arbitrarily. But it takes a very calculated attempt not to create further distortions by acting irrationally," Mr George said in reaction to calls for immediate reduction in data prices.

Meanwhile, the minister has arranged for cheaper data bundles on five national holidays in the year.

These selected holidays are Independence Day, May Day, Republic Day, Founders’ Day, and Farmers’ Day.

According to him, the initial plan was to offer discounted packages on all 18 public holidays in the year, but this proved unfeasible as telecommunications companies pushed back against the proposal.

Nonetheless, Ghanaians enjoyed discounted data bundles for the first time on a public holiday, starting with March 6th (Independence Day).

A similar offer was made on May 1 (May Day), and the public is assured of enjoying the same benefit for the three remaining selected holidays ahead in the year.

Meanwhile, Samuel Nartey George has vowed to impose financial penalties on Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that fail to meet service quality standards before the end of the year.

According to Mr George, 40 percent of the fines imposed on telecom companies that fail to provide quality services will be used to provide data or call-time bonuses to affected customers.

A nationwide service quality test, covering all district capitals, is expected to be conducted by the NCA in the third quarter of 2025. Based on its findings, the government will take “decisive action” if no significant improvements are seen.

With regard to the spectrum rollout, the minister noted that "the Ghanaian people must feel the impact by the end of this year."

“We know you can’t complete upgrades in three months, but we must see that the process has begun," he added, providing a short-term deadline of June 30.

On their part, the executives of the telcos provided their strategies and investments made so far to provide quality services.

MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett revealed that the company had invested $230 million in 2024 to strengthen its network and IT systems.

Plans include launching 300 new franchise outlets, hiring 400 new staff, and rolling out secure self-service tools for SIM swaps and PIN resets.

Telecel Ghana COO Mohamad Ghaddar revealed that the company has over 400 retail shops, and there are ongoing plans to add 100 more. He also noted the company's commitment to supporting customers with special needs and welcomed regulatory engagement.

AT CEO Leo Skarlatos said significant network upgrades are underway, and by the first quarter of 2026, customers will begin to observe the impact.