Ghanaian youth have taken to social media, demanding cheaper data packages. They argue that the Ghana Communications Authority (NCA) is the reason behind the high cost of data, not the telecom companies. This issue has become a hot topic because Ghana is among the African countries with the most expensive data packages.
Many believe the NCA has intentionally set high prices and taxes to take advantage of data users. Over the past few years, the cost of data packages has increased significantly, making it difficult for people to use the internet. This also affects other subscription services that require data, making them more expensive too.
Users are calling for the government to change the board of the NCA. Arguing that the current members are not serving the interests of the Ghanaian people. They believe the board cannot make decisions that will lower data costs. Campaign leaders say telecom companies in Ghana once offered reasonable prices for data. But everything changed when the NCA imposed heavy taxes. These taxes have made data very costly, and people want the board to revise them so that data can be affordable again.
TELCO like MTN provides better Internet data offers in Nigeria, however in Ghana, Users pay more for the same Internet Data value. This is seen as a failed effort by the government to offer packages that will help businesses grow in Ghana.
The high cost of data has serious economic implications. It hinders business growth as companies struggle to afford expensive data packages. This affects their ability to operate effectively and grow, which affects the overall economy.
Ghanaians are hit with the high cost of data, which they believe is due to the actions of the NCA. They are calling for changes that will make data more affordable and support business growth in the country.
