Telecommunication companies across Ghana have started implementing a new government directive to increase data bundle volumes by between 10 and 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

The directive, issued by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, is aimed at easing the burden of high internet costs and improving digital accessibility for consumers. It follows months of public outcry over limited data packages and rising usage demands.

Under the new structure, mobile network operators including MTN, Telecel, and AT have revised their bundle offers upwards. AT and Telecel have introduced a 10 percent increase in data volumes across all packages, while MTN has implemented a 15 percent boost.

Notable adjustments have been made to high-value bundles. Telecel’s GHC400 plan now offers 250GB, a major jump from the previous 90GB. AT’s equivalent bundle has moved from 195GB to 236GB, and MTN has restored its GHC399 plan, which now includes 214GB of data from the 92.88GB offered under the earlier GHC350 package.

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, has instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to monitor full compliance by all telcos. He warned that operators failing to adhere to the directive will face regulatory sanctions.

In the days leading up to the rollout, telcos began issuing notifications to customers, informing them of the upcoming changes and updated data plans. The move is expected to provide more value to consumers while boosting internet penetration across the country.