#SaveOurData: Ghanaians threaten demo against telcos over exorbitant data prices

12:52 - 02 December 2019

Ghanaians on social media have hit out at the various telecommunication networks over their expensive charges on data.

Several Ghanaians took to Twitter on Monday to lament the exorbitant prices of data, which has been a major concern for some time now.

Some have even called for a demonstration against the telcos, in a bid to force them to give customers value for money.

Below are some reactions from Ghanaians:

How can we come together and demonstrate against MTN’s new unrealistic data charges?

Who’s ready to lead? I’m in to support!#saveourdata #mtnbundlesdontexpire
— David Mawuli (@DavidMawuli) December 2, 2019

Dear Vodafone, the future is NOT exciting at all.

Dear MTN, you are not present at everywhere we go but everywhere we pay

Dear Airtel/Tigo, Life with you is NOT simple

Dear Glo, how can we rule our world with an unstable network #SaveOurData and give us quality service
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) December 2, 2019

The data issue is just depressing chale. And has been so for awhile. Frustration is how powerless it all seems.#SaveOurData
— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) December 1, 2019

We can't be spending all our incomes on data bundle,, please all the telecos should do something before we demonstrate against them,,, @SaddickAdams #SaveOurData
— Shafiwu_Ba 💙💙 (@AM_Daghara) December 2, 2019

A lot of people are investing their future into mobile data not cos they're are aimless. But cos they want to stay connected, stay up to date and acquire knowledge online

Mobile operators have thus taken advantage to milk. Ghana data is EXPENSIVE

May be #SaveOurData Demo soon
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) December 1, 2019

The Telcos in Ghana don't pay tax on data. Unless something has changed. They're really milking everyone. #SaveOurData pic.twitter.com/CSfg09CavX
— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) December 2, 2019

#SaveOurData @MTNGhana you no dey for us. Stop cheating us. Data in Ghana is too expensive. pic.twitter.com/rfWbqOJn6c
— Bhor Ketey (@la_borketey) December 2, 2019

4. I fully support ANY effort to STOP the Telco Cartel of Ghana treating Ghanaians like we are not humans. We pay too much for internet access in this country. @VodafoneGhana you are UNFAIR#Saveourdata
— YKGH (@YouKnowGhana) December 2, 2019