TikToker's Plea: Ghana Needs Cheaper Data

Ghanaian TikToker Calls for Data Cost Reduction A recent TikTok video by Mylo Melo has sparked a conversation about the high cost of data in Ghana. The video, which has garnered 323 views and 36 likes, urges President Mahama and Member of Parliament Sam George to take action to lower data costs. Melo argues that the current cost is particularly burdensome for those working and studying from home, a situation exacerbated by the communication service tax. "Many people are working from home," Melo states in the video, "Students are using online portals. You need to ensure that the cost of data is affordable." He suggests two potential solutions: eliminating the communication service tax and delaying the renewal of telecommunication company licenses, arguing that the cost savings could be passed on to consumers. The video concludes with a call for the windfall to be used to benefit customers and further reduce data costs. While the video's suggestions are presented as potential solutions, the impact of such actions on the telecommunications industry and the Ghanaian economy would require further analysis. However, the video effectively highlights a pressing concern for many Ghanaians and underscores the need for affordable internet access.