Sam George announces significant increases in data bundle allocations across all mobile networks.

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced upcoming increases in data bundles across the country’s three major telecommunications networks.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, 10th June, the Minister revealed that the decision comes after several months of consultations with key stakeholders to develop a roadmap for more affordable data pricing for Ghanaians.

Mr. Nartey George noted that, following in-depth discussions with the Chief Executive Officers of Telecel, Airtel Ghana, and MTN Ghana, the new data bundle adjustments will be implemented starting 1st July 2025.

Airtel Ghana

A 10% increase in all existing data bundles.

The GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB of data, will now provide 236GB.

Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel)

A 10% increase in all data bundles.

The GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will increase to 250GB from 1st July.

Scancom Ghana Limited (MTN)

A 15% increase in all existing data bundles.

The reinstatement of the GH₵399 bundle—previously replaced by a GH₵350 bundle offering 92.88GB—which will now offer 214GB for GH₵399.

In his remarks, the Minister criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration, accusing it of mismanaging the sector over the past eight years

The sector has seen a steep decline in both growth and investment, while the regulator has been largely inactive. It is, therefore, surprising to witness supporters of the former government becoming the most vocal critics of the very problems they helped create. I’m told this is a calculated tactic from the playbook of dark politics, known as ‘jadam’.

Mr. Nartey George also stressed the importance of improving service quality across the telecommunications sector. He revealed that the CEOs of the three major networks have been directed to make significant infrastructure investments aimed at enhancing service delivery during the upcoming quarter, from July to September.