MTN Ghana has significantly reduced the cost of its fibre broadband services, cutting prices by more than 70 percent on some of its most popular packages following engagement with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, who described the move as a response to public demand for more affordable internet services and the government’s efforts to improve digital access across the country.
According to the Minister, customers who previously paid GH¢987 for a month of unlimited 100 Mbps fibre broadband will now pay GH¢299 for the same package. The reduction represents one of the largest price cuts seen in Ghana’s broadband market in recent years.
“You demanded. We got engaged. MTN Ghana has responded. Effective today, fibre broadband prices have crashed,” Hon Sam George stated. The development is expected to provide substantial relief to households, businesses, students, and professionals who rely on stable internet connectivity for education, work and commerce.
New Broadband Packages Introduced
As part of the revised pricing structure, MTN has introduced higher value packages designed to make high speed internet more accessible to consumers.
Under the new packages, customers can subscribe to a 300 Mbps unlimited broadband package for GH¢444 per month, while a premium 500 Mbps unlimited package will cost GH¢999 monthly.
The revised packages offer significantly greater value compared to previous pricing levels and are expected to encourage increased broadband adoption across the country.
Industry analysts say lower broadband costs could support Ghana’s growing digital economy by making it easier for businesses and individuals to access reliable internet services.
The reduction is particularly important at a time when demand for digital services continues to increase, driven by online education, remote work, digital entrepreneurship and the expansion of e commerce activities.
Government Engagement Drives Change
Hon Sam George credited the reduction to constructive engagement between the government and MTN Ghana aimed at improving affordability and service delivery for consumers.
He praised the telecommunications company for responding positively to government appeals for more consumer friendly broadband offerings. “I want to express my gratitude to the management and staff of MTN who have heeded our call for more affordable, stable and reliable fibre broadband,” he said.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that Ghanaians benefit from better telecommunications services while supporting the growth of the country’s digital infrastructure.
He stressed that the Ministry would continue working with industry players to improve service quality and affordability across the sector. “From the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, we will continue to push for better service packages for the Ghanaian people,” he added.
Building on Earlier Data Reforms
The latest reduction follows a series of telecommunications reforms introduced by the Ministry in June 2025 to address widespread concerns over data pricing and value.
At the time, the government engaged major mobile network operators to revise data packages after consumers expressed dissatisfaction with reductions in data volumes and rising costs.
As part of those reforms, MTN restored its premium data bundle to provide 214GB for GH¢399, replacing an earlier package that offered 92.88GB for GH¢350. Other MTN data packages were also increased by approximately 15 percent.
Telecel Ghana expanded its flagship GH¢400 package from 90GB to 250GB, while AT Ghana increased its GH¢400 bundle from 195GB to 236GB and improved other data offerings.
The interventions were widely viewed as an effort to ensure consumers received greater value from telecommunications services while encouraging competition within the sector.
Policy Measures and Market Competition
Hon. Sam George has previously explained that the Ministry does not possess the authority to directly fix prices charged by telecommunications companies. However, the government has used regulatory and policy tools to influence market behaviour and encourage operators to provide better value.
These measures include spectrum allocation decisions, policy directives and efforts to create a more balanced and competitive telecommunications market.
The Minister has argued that such interventions can help reduce costs for consumers while maintaining incentives for network investment and infrastructure expansion.
Industry experts note that affordable broadband remains essential for accelerating digital transformation and improving access to opportunities in education, business and innovation.
Enhancing Digital Inclusion
The reduction in fibre broadband prices is expected to support Ghana’s broader objective of expanding digital inclusion and increasing internet penetration nationwide.
Affordable internet access has become increasingly important for economic development, particularly as businesses and public institutions adopt digital technologies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
The latest pricing adjustments are therefore expected to contribute to government efforts to build a more connected society while supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and job creation.
For many consumers across the country, the announcement by the Communications Minister represents a significant breakthrough in the quest for affordable and reliable internet services.
As demand for digital connectivity continues to grow, the collaboration between government and telecommunications providers is expected to play an important role in shaping the future of Ghana’s digital economy.
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