Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Mr. Sam George, speaks on the ongoing efforts to make internet access more affordable and inclusive for Ghanaians to enjoy. The Minister revealed that these specially designed data packages will be available on these special holidays.
He also stated that he has agreed with all three network operators to have unique data bundle packages for all subscribers on five national holidays.
“The Independence Day test run was a resounding success, and I look forward to working with the National Communications Authority(NCA) and the Mobile Network Operators on May Day for our next holiday offering in celebration of the workers of Ghana.”
The initiative follows the work of a Data Cost Pricing Committee, which the Minister constituted in February. This committee included representatives from telecommunication service providers, consumer groups, and regulatory bodies. The group was tasked with producing a roadmap to achieve more affordable data pricing within just 14 days.
“The Committee delivered its report in 13 days,” Mr. George noted. “I am grateful to all the stakeholders who worked assiduously and at no cost to the State to produce a short, medium, and long-term approach to data price rationalisation in our Country.
