New Data Bundle Offers Take Effect Today as Government Pushes for Greater Value

Starting today, July 1, 2025, mobile data users in Ghana will benefit from enhanced data bundles at no extra cost, following new directives from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations.

Announced last month by sector minister Samuel Nartey George, this policy mandates all three major telecom operators MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AT Ghana to increase data volumes on existing bundles while keeping current prices unchanged.

At a press briefing on June 10, Mr. George explained that the initiative results from extensive consultations with stakeholders aimed at providing greater value to consumers and restoring fairness in the telecom market.

“As of July 1, all data bundles will receive at least a 10% increase in value. For example, the GH¢400 bundle that previously offered 195 GB will now provide 236 GB,” he announced.

Breakdown of New Data Packages

-MTN Ghana
Previous: GH¢350 bundle = 92.88 GB (adjusted from GH¢399)
New: GH¢399 bundle = 214 GB (restored)
All bundles receive a 15% value increase from today.

– AT Ghana
Previous: GH¢400 bundle = 195 GB
New: GH¢400 bundle = 236 GB
A 10% value increase applies across all bundles.

– Telecel Ghana
Previous: GH¢400 bundle = 90 GB
New: GH¢400 bundle = 250 GB
A 10% value increase applies across all bundles.

Mr. George thanked the CEOs of the telecom companies for agreeing to absorb the costs of these adjustments to provide immediate relief to Ghanaians. “These increases come at a significant cost to the networks, but I’m proud that our discussions are delivering real value for the Ghanaian people,” he stated.

To ensure compliance, the National Communications Authority (NCA) will monitor the implementation and apply sanctions to any telecom operator that fails to meet the new directives. Beginning in the third quarter of 2025, the NCA will also introduce quarterly billing integrity tests to ensure accurate data usage tracking across popular websites and apps.

Looking toward the future, the minister revealed that broader reforms are in progress to lower long-term data costs. This includes discussions with the Ministries of Finance and Energy to address sector-specific taxes and utility tariffs. “If we can rationalize the nearly 39% tax burden on telecom services, we will observe even greater reductions in data prices,” he emphasized.

Mr. George reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the sector, describing the current state as one he inherited in a “comatose” condition. “I will serve with heart, with swiftness, and with boldness we will fix the mess I inherited,” he declared.

With the new data bundles now in effect across all major networks, Ghanaians can expect more value, better transparency, and a renewed sense of fairness in mobile data services.