# Data deals — accra.cool > Compare 26 mobile data bundles across MTN, Telecel, and AT to find the cheapest cedi-per-gigabyte. Bundle finder, budget calculator, weekly refresh. ## Current snapshot - **26 bundles tracked** — across MTN, Telecel, and AT - **best monthly value: GHS 1.00/GB** — MTN 50GB at GHS 50 - **last major price reform: 1 July 2025** — mandated 10 to 15% reductions - **value spread of 240% between best and worst** — MTN vs AT monthly - **worst monthly value: GHS 3.40/GB** — AT BigTime monthly bundles ## Why mobile data is the most regulated price in Ghana Every Ghanaian buys data every month. The average user goes through 6–10GB and pays between ₵40 and ₵400 depending on which network and bundle they choose. That's a 10x spread on an identical commodity — pure bandwidth, indistinguishable between providers — which is why the government has intervened in this market more than any other consumer pricing decision in Ghana. Bundle prices are set by MTN, Telecel, and AT but reviewed by the National Communications Authority quarterly. When the NCA disapproves, prices get rolled back, sometimes retroactively. The result is a market where prices change four times a year on fixed dates, then stay locked. We track every bundle from every network across these windows. ## What changed in July 2025 July 2025 was a structural moment. Government mandated a 10–15% reduction in retail bundle prices across all three networks, citing the need to make data affordable for students and small businesses. MTN responded with the 214GB monthly bundle at ₵399 — the floor that defines today's value benchmark at ₵1.86 per gigabyte. Telecel and AT followed with their own restructured bundles two weeks later, though both came in 23% and 41% more expensive per gigabyte respectively. The reform also introduced mandatory non-expiry options across all three networks, which was a quiet revolution: previously, unused data simply vanished at month's end. ## How we calculate value rank Every bundle on this page is ranked by cedi-per-gigabyte. That's the simplest possible comparison and the one that matters for 90% of users. But there are two caveats. First, validity period matters: a daily bundle at ₵0.50/GB is not directly comparable to a monthly bundle at ₵2/GB, because the daily bundle expires unused. Second, network coverage matters — MTN's ₵1.86/GB is the best value, but if you can't get MTN signal where you live, Telecel's ₵2.42/GB is the real choice. The value rank below filters by bundle type so you're comparing like with like. Daily against daily, monthly against monthly. ## Who wins in each bundle type In monthly bundles, MTN has held the value lead since July 2025 and shows no signs of giving it up. Their 214GB and 425GB packages are simply unmatched on cedi-per-gigabyte. Telecel competes hardest in the weekly tier and the night-only bundles, where their pricing is genuinely competitive — sometimes 5–10% cheaper than MTN equivalents. AT, the weakest of the three on pure value, wins on one specific axis: their social-only bundles (WhatsApp + Facebook only, no general internet) are the cheapest in the country at around ₵0.30/GB equivalent. For users who genuinely only need messaging, AT's social packs are unbeatable. ## The non-expiry trap Non-expiry bundles look like a free upgrade — pay the same monthly price, keep what you don't use. In practice they're usually 15–25% more expensive per gigabyte than their expiring equivalents. The math works out for heavy users who genuinely consume 80%+ of their bundle; it punishes anyone who buys "just in case." A typical user paying for non-expiry effectively burns ₵30–₵80/month on insurance they don't need. Read the fine print: most non-expiry plans cap rollover at 3–6 months anyway, after which unused data still disappears. The honest non-expiry option that holds data indefinitely is rare and even more expensive. ## How to actually choose a bundle Three questions, in this order. First, how much data do you actually use? If you don't know, check your last three months of usage in your network's app — most people overestimate by 40%. Second, on which network do you have the best signal at home and at work? This is non-negotiable; the cheapest bundle is worthless if you can't use it. Third, do you need flexibility (daily/weekly) or commitment (monthly/quarterly)? Monthly bundles win on pure value but lock you in. The budget calculator below lets you plug in your usage and see exactly which bundle minimizes your cost across all three networks. ## When to buy fibre broadband instead For households using more than 200GB per month, mobile bundles stop making sense. At MTN's best rate of ₵1.86/GB, 200GB costs ₵372/month. A Vodafone Fiber 100Mbps unlimited plan costs ₵499/month with no cap. Above 250GB monthly usage, fibre is cheaper. Below 100GB, mobile wins on flexibility and lower commitment. The middle range (100–200GB) is the genuinely difficult call — depends on whether the household has 3+ heavy users (favours fibre) or one heavy user plus light users (favours mobile). Fibre is currently only available in Accra Metro, Tema, and parts of East Legon. Outside those areas, mobile is your only practical option. ## Methodology Bundle prices are scraped weekly from MTN, Telecel, and AT official websites and app product pages. We track 26 active bundles across the three networks, covering daily, weekly, monthly, non-expiry, social-only, and broadband tiers. Cedi-per-gigabyte values are pre-computed at ingest. Bundles introduced or withdrawn mid-quarter are flagged in the history table. Coverage maps and signal-quality data are not yet tracked (Stage 3). All prices in GHS, current as of the snapshot date displayed at top of page. NCA-mandated changes are flagged in the history view. --- Source: accra.cool. View the live interactive version at https://accra.cool/data Attribution: accra.cool desk.