Vice President of IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, has welcomed the recently announced revisions to mobile data bundle values but warned of consequences.
In an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Wednesday, June 11, Mr. Branttie said the development is a welcome relief for many data users and small businesses that rely heavily on digital access.
Branttie added that in today’s digital economy, data should be treated as a basic utility, as essential as electricity and water.
Mr. Branttie stated, “So I believe that the genesis of this Data, but I did not start only yesterday, I remember quite clearly that during the campaign period or the height of the campaign period last year one of the biggest issues for a lot of youth was the high data prices and some of it was due to the fact that MTN being the dominance player in the field was designated as a significant market player, which basically means that their market share their market position was deemed too high to be able to allow the others to compete effectively and because of that they were forced to raise their tariffs and his created a lot of consternation amongst a lot of data users.”
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“Data today, it’s a utility, it’s an important as electricity and water in the 21st century and therefore something like this comes as a very great news for most people who consume data, especially because it is now the live wire of a lot of businesses. So for me, it looks like a campaign promise that has been fulfilled albeit with the fact that a lot of advocacy was made to push the communications minister into the situation.”
The Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, announced on Tuesday, June 10, that effective July 1, 2025, mobile network operators in Ghana will revise their data bundle packages to offer between 10% and 15% more value to consumers.
The move comes in response to growing public concern—particularly from the youth—over the high cost of internet access.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Sam George noted that the adjustments were the result of extensive consultations with telecom operators.
He emphasized that while prices may increase slightly, the overall value and data volume will improve to better meet the needs of consumers.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
