MTN Ghana has reduced tariffs across its voice, data and device financing services following Ghana’s revised VAT regime, which lowered the effective VAT rate from 21.9% to 20%.
The operator implemented the tariff adjustments from January 2, shortly after the new tax rules took effect, passing the tax reduction through to customers. While the individual savings are modest, the impact could be significant given MTN’s large subscriber base and transaction volumes.
MTN remains Ghana’s dominant telecom operator, with recent National Communications Authority figures showing it holds about 72.7% of the mobile voice market and 79% of mobile data market. The company has held Significant Market Power status since 2020, subjecting it to regulatory measures intended to promote competition.
The lower tariffs could also support wider digital adoption, particularly for small businesses and consumers that rely on mobile data for e-commerce, mobile money and other digital services. However, MTN’s continued market dominance remains a key issue for regulators assessing competition in Ghana’s telecommunications sector.
Source : www.myjoyonline.com
