The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, is advocating for a transformative shift in Ghana’s telecommunications sector to make internet access more affordable for citizens.
He is proposing the introduction of fixed monthly data packages that offer unlimited access to digital services for all Ghanaians.
Mr Opoku, who serves on Parliament’s Communications Committee, made this call during an interview on Channel One News on Friday, July 4. He described the proposal as essential for achieving true digital inclusion and ensuring long-term price stability in the telecommunications sector.
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His comments follow a recent intervention by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who on Thursday, July 4, directed MultiChoice Ghana to reduce its DStv subscription fees by 30%.
Earlier, the minister had engaged telecommunications companies to revise internet packages by increasing data volumes without changing the cost to consumers.
These interventions were prompted by the Ghanaian cedi’s significant appreciation—about 30% against major international currencies over the past five months—a period during which public frustration grew over stagnant service prices.
While commending Minister Nartey George’s efforts, MP Davis Ansah Opoku emphasized the need for a more sustainable approach to protect consumers from future economic shocks.
“I think it is very welcoming. When data prices are reduced, it is something that the Ghanaian people will be excited about. As the minister said, the DStv directive is a result of the appreciation of the Ghana cedi, and this is something that we expected the telcos to have done, and so for him to have prompted them is commendable,” Mr Opoku stated.
He added, “We are looking forward to some pragmatic steps, so that even if the dollar depreciates, we will still have reduced prices. I am looking forward to a fixed rate where Ghanaians enjoy unlimited services every month. So this is a good step, and we commend him for that.”
Mr Opoku’s proposal seeks to address the recurring issue of fluctuating data costs, which are often tied to the cedi’s performance against foreign currencies.
In a country with over 40 million mobile subscriptions and a rapidly growing digital economy, reliable and affordable internet access is no longer a luxury—it is a fundamental necessity for education, business, and social engagement.
Currently, many Ghanaians spend a significant portion of their income on data, with most packages offering capped volumes that limit extensive digital participation.
The call for unlimited fixed-rate data packages aligns with similar initiatives in other digitally advanced nations and could significantly boost Ghana’s digital literacy, innovation, and economic productivity.
Such a move would require coordinated efforts between government, regulatory agencies like the National Communications Authority (NCA), and major telecom providers such as MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana, and AirtelTigo, which together serve the majority of the mobile market.
Implementing this policy could not only improve consumer welfare but also align with the government’s broader digital transformation and inclusion agenda.
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