Ghana Ranked 3rd in Africa for Cheapest Data Cost- NCA

The National Communication Authority (NCA) has cited a report by cable.co.uk to silence persons complaining about the cost of data and the decision to declare MTN as a Significant Market Power (SMP) in Ghana.

According to the NCA, the report ranked Ghana as the third country in Africa with the cheapest cost of internet data and second in West Africa.

“Data from a report published by cable.co.uk, and reviewed by the Authority as part of a regular Billing Monitoring exercise, ranked Ghana 3rd in Africa as the country with the cheapest cost pricing for mobile internet data and 2nd in the West African Region,” a statement issued by the Authority said in response to the complaints.

Addressing the concerns, it said the declaration is far from a retribution but purposed to ensure fairness in the industry.

“As the regulatory authority for the communications sector, the NCA is entrusted with the responsibility of upholding fair competition and safeguarding consumer interests within the telecommunications industry. Therefore, the classification of MTN as an SMP aligns with the NCA’s mission and fulfils its mandate.”

It added, “By implementing measures such as asymmetric interconnection rates, tariff parity, and technology neutrality, the NCA aims to promote competition, encourage innovation, and protect consumers’ interests. These measures enable other operators to compete effectively, offer sustainable pricing, and invest in improving service quality.”