The minister made the remark while discussing the government’s efforts to improve internet affordability and expand digital access for Ghanaians.
According to the minister, the GH₵399 bundle now offers 214 gigabytes of data, a major increase from the previous allocation of about 92.88GB that existed under earlier pricing structures.
The change came after negotiations between the Ministry of Communications and the chief executives of Ghana’s three major telecom operators MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AT Ghana to increase data volumes without raising the base cost for consumers.
The reforms, which took effect on July 1, 2025, were part of a broader policy initiative aimed at addressing public concerns about high internet costs and ensuring better value for money.
Under the directive, MTN increased the value of its data bundles by about 15 percent, while Telecel and AT Ghana implemented a 10 percent increase in data allocations.
Sam George explained that the restoration of the GH₵399 bundle with 214GB significantly improved affordability for heavy data users, including students, digital entrepreneurs, content creators, and businesses that rely heavily on internet connectivity.
By increasing the amount of data available for the same price, the policy effectively reduced the cost per gigabyte for consumers. The minister has argued that this move positions Ghana as one of the most competitive digital markets in the region.
In fact, he noted that the generous bundle size makes the GH₵399 package the most affordable large-volume data plan currently available in West Africa.
However, the policy has also sparked broader conversations about the effects of extremely cheap data. .
Some officials have suggested that Ghana’s relatively low internet costs and stable electricity supply could attract foreign digital workers and even cybercrime groups seeking cheap, high-capacity internet access.
Despite these concerns, the government maintains that making internet access affordable is essential for digital inclusion, innovation, and economic growth, and remains committed to working with telecom operators to improve both pricing and network quality across the country.