Sam George Announces New Data Bundle Rates: More Value, Higher Prices Starting July 1

From July 1, 2025, the prices and value of data bundles from Ghana’s top mobile networks will change. This was announced today (June 10) by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), during a press briefing in Accra.

The new changes follow discussions with the heads of MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo), aimed at giving customers better value while supporting the telecom industry.

Here’s What’s Changing:

MTN Ghana

• A 15% price increase will be added to all existing data bundles.

• The GH₵399 bundle, which had been reduced and renamed as a GH₵350 bundle offering 92.88GB, is coming back. It will now offer 214GB for GH₵399.

AT Ghana

• All current data bundles will increase by 10% in price.

• The GH₵400 bundle, which used to offer 195GB, will now give you 236GB.

Telecel Ghana

• All current bundles will also increase by 10%.

• The GH₵400 bundle, which used to give only 90GB, will now give you 250GB—a major boost in value.

Why the Changes?

The Minister explained that the goal is to make sure customers get better data offers, while also helping the telecom companies manage their rising costs.

He also assured the public that the National Communications Authority (NCA) has been asked to closely monitor the changes and punish any company that doesn’t comply.

“From July 1, if any network fails to implement these new bundles correctly, sanctions will apply,” Sam George said.

No More “Missing Data” Worries

Sam George also addressed a common concern—data disappearing mysteriously. He said the NCA ran tests last year and found no issues with how MTN, Telecel, or AT credited data bundles.

All bundles were properly credited, unused data didn’t expire if they weren’t meant to, and data was rolled over where it should be.

Moving forward, the NCA will conduct similar checks every quarter to ensure accuracy and protect consumers.

Looking Ahead: Cheaper Data?

The Minister revealed that he’s in talks with the Finance Minister to reduce the heavy taxes on data services, which currently make up about 39% of the cost. There are also plans to introduce a special electricity tariff for telecom services—similar to what the mining sector enjoys—to help reduce operational costs.

Final Words from the Minister

“My focus is the people of Ghana. I’ll work with urgency and honesty to fix the problems in this sector,” Sam George promised.

The new data packages are expected to give consumers more data for their money while helping telecom companies improve their services across the country.