Ghana to Reduce Data Prices After Minister's Meeting with Telcos

Ghana's Data Prices Under Scrutiny: Hon. Sam George Addresses Reduction Plans Ghana is grappling with high data costs, a concern directly addressed by Hon. Sam George in a recent press conference. The conference, held [Location and Date], focused on the ongoing efforts to negotiate lower data prices with telecommunication companies. Hon. George emphasized the need for market realignment, stating, "The changes on MTN are steeper than the two other operators, but this is as a result of MTN's SMP status." He also addressed public concerns about billing irregularities, highlighting the National Communications Authority's (NCA) role in ensuring fair billing practices. The NCA's recent billing integrity tests, conducted in Q3 2024, revealed that all data bundles were correctly credited, and unused data was rolled over. Hon. George's commitment to working with the Finance Minister to further reduce prices suggests a proactive approach to addressing this critical issue for Ghanaian consumers. The positive note is the government's commitment to addressing the issue and the hope for future price drops.