Sam George: Tech In Twi Calls Out Communications Minister Over New Data Bundle Packages
- The new data bundle allocation increments across all telecommunication networks in Ghana have taken effect, as earlier stated by Sam George
- Tech in Twi, in a series of posts, has raised concerns about the implementation and shared his reservations about the initiative
- Social media users who took to the comments section of the post have shared varied opinions on the comments made by Tech in Twi
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Ghanaian tech enthusiast Samuel Yeboah, popularly known as Tech in Twi, has raised objections regarding the increased data bundle allocations across all telecommunication networks in Ghana, which took effect on July 1, 2025.
His first reaction to the new changes came after the Communications Minister, Samuel George, in a post on X on July 1, 2025, reposted a tweet from a netizen praising him for ensuring an increase in data allocations.
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The Minister for Communications, Sam George, rejoiced over the data allocation increments, tweeting:
"We meuve! For God and country!"
Tech in Twi responded swiftly, questioning the impact of the increments and demanding answers on the data allocations made.
He tweeted, saying that if GH¢10 cannot even buy one gigabyte of data, then what is the relevance of the new package.
He made several tweets, questioning how many Ghanaians can afford to buy data packages worth GH¢399.
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He posted:
"If the minimum wage is GH₵18 per day, and after several meetings with telecoms and the formation of a committee, GH₵10 still can’t even get me 1GB of data, then what was the point of all that?"
"Naaa!!! Almost less than 5% of the population can afford GH₵399 worth of data. This doesn’t add up! NO," he tweeted.
New data Package takes effect
Sam George, on June 10, at a press briefing, disclosed that telecommunications companies, after extensive stakeholder consultations, had agreed to a data increase of between 10 to 15 per cent.
With this, MTN Ghana will restore its previously revised GH¢399 bundle, which had been reduced to 92.88 gigabytes at a GH¢350 price point. The data increase will now allow customers to get 214 gigabytes for GH¢399. In addition, all other MTN bundles will also reflect a 15 per cent increase in data value from today.
Other telecommunications networks, AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, have implemented a 10 per cent value increase across their existing bundles.
MTN faces challenges over data increment
Leading telco giant MTN Ghana, on July 1, 2025, released a statement addressing difficulties in implementing its new data bundle package.
The company, in its release, said it experienced a major technical challenge while recalibrating its system to implement the new data package. It assured customers of its resolve in addressing the challenges that had arisen and apologised to its customers for any inconvenience caused.
"We recognize the importance of staying connected and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please be assured that our technical teams are working urgently to resolve the issue and restore services as soon as possible," the statement by MTN read in part.
Reactions to Tech in Twi questioning data allocations
Social media users who took to the comments section of the post shared varied opinions on the questions raised by Tech in Twi regarding the initiative spearheaded by Sam George.
Jeluwasty reacted:
"The GH₵399 thing is funny, bro... We are in a country where some of the youth earn less than 300 cedis a month, and you want them to use their whole month's salary for this bundle? lol"
@LolydBanks13 stated:
"It doesn’t even add up. If you do a GH₵3 bundle 3 times, you will get 1.2GB, which will total GH₵9, but GH₵10 is not even up to a GB."
@dr_knzo added:
"Not saying you don’t have a point, but this is just like telling Rolex to bring their prices down so Casio users can buy it. In conclusion, there are other networks with several internet plans. Move to that side if this side is stressing you."
Ljay4real4real reacted:
"Bro, I don’t understand something. If GH₵399 gives you 214GB of data, then by simple math, half of GH₵399, which is GH₵199.5, should give you 107GB, but instead, it gives you 18GB?? Where is the logic in this… I will back it up with a screenshot."
Telcos face sanctions over service quality
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Sam George demanded that mobile network operators in Ghana improve their services, warning that failure to do so would lead to sanctions.
The minister stressed the need for improved service quality by December 2025, particularly pointing out that fines would be instituted for non-compliance.
The minister emphasised that telcos needed to have completed the spectrum acceptance process by June 30, 2025.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
