Ghana’s telecom sector to see transformation through engagement-led leadership, with focus on improving network quality, reducing data prices, and increasing investment.
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has pledged to adopt an engagement-led leadership style to revitalize Ghana’s telecommunications sector. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Mr. George emphasized the importance of involving all stakeholders in decision-making processes to benefit the entire ecosystem.
The Minister stressed the need for healthy and sustainable competition in the sector, which he believes will lead to better services and price reductions in the long term. To improve network quality, Mr. George has mandated all Mobile Network Operators to make critical investments in their networks over the next quarter. The regulator will conduct a rigorous quality-of-service assessment in the final quarter of the year, with defaulting operators facing sanctions.
Effective July 1, 2025, all data bundles will experience a 10% increase. Specific bundle upgrades include Airtel Tigo’s 400 GHC bundle increasing from 195 GB to 236 GB, Telecel’s 400 GHC bundle increasing from 190 GB to 250 GB, and MTN implementing a 15% increase across all its data bundles and restoring the 399 GHC bundle from 92.88 GB to 214 GB.
The Minister acknowledged the financial strain this may impose on network operators but expressed optimism about the positive outcomes for consumers. Mr. George is also working to rationalize tax components that contribute to the high cost of data, aiming to reduce the 39% tax burden on data prices.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the CEOs of the three major telecom companies for their commitment to invest approximately $1.2 million in network enhancements by the end of the year. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has established a reliable billing verification system to prevent arbitrary price changes.
Mr. George reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of Ghana, stating, “I will serve you with heart, with sweat, and with blood.” With these initiatives, the Minister aims to transform the telecom sector, improve services, and make data more affordable for Ghanaians.
