Telecommunication in Ghana is headed by the National Communication Authority of Ghana, the regulating body for all electronic communications in the
Telecommunication in Ghana is headed by the National Communication Authority of Ghana, the regulating body for all electronic communications in the country. There are several mobile networks that are operating in Ghana now since the 90s. Over the years there have been changes of name, transfer of ownership and even merging of some networks.
Some of the mobile networks in Ghana include MTN Ghana, Glo Ghana, AirtelTigo, Vodafone Ghana and Expresso. Fixed Broadband Line is offered by Vodafone Ghana, formerly known as Ghana Telecom and their top competitor MTN Ghana.
Because of how unreliable fixed-line infrastructures are in Ghana, mobile phones are more widely used. Competition among the various mobile network carriers has spurred growth with a subscriber penetration rate of 98% since 2010. The poor call quality of mobile phones, however, means that more people hold more than one mobile phone, usually with two or more different mobile network carriers.
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List of Top 5 Mobile Networks in Ghana
- MTN Ghana
- Vodafone Ghana
- AirtelTigo
- Glo Ghana
- Expresso
MTN Ghana
What does MTN stand for? MTN is an acronym for Mobile Telecommunication Network. MTN Ghana is one of the leading telecommunication networks in Ghana. They have the highest number of subscribers in Ghana and have more than one network code. MTN Ghana network codes are 024, 054, 055 and 059.
Vodafone Ghana
Vodafone Ghana took over from OneTouch Ghana and has been performing tremendously well in the area of voice and data services. They are the second highest network with the most subscribers in Ghana. This has led to the launch of different network code by the telecommunication giant. Vodafone Ghana network codes are 020 and 050.
They offer different types of voice and data services. Some of these include Fix Broadband Internets, SMS, Voice calls, and provides support for SME’s.
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AirtelTigo Ghana
AirtelTigo was formed in November 2017 from a merger between Airtel and Tigo, AirtelTigo is the third-largest Mobile Network Operator in Ghana. They have voice offers such as Unlimited Calls, All-in-one, Sunday Special Offer, and Good Morning offers. Their data packages include Big Time Data, Sika Kokoo, Night Bundles and Family Packs.
AirtelTigo network codes are 026, 056, 027, and 057 as Airtel Ghana and Tigo Ghana (formerly Buzz) have combined network codes due to the merger that happened in 2017.
Glo Ghana
Glo is a new telecommunication network in Ghana that is also gaining subscribers upon its emergence due to their cheap data and voice packages. They are the biggest in Nigeria after Airtel and are evading the Ghana telecommunication market gradually. Glo Ghana network code is 023. The company has plans to add new network codes to their current one as they expand in the Ghanaian market.
Glo Ghana provides their subscribers with Weekly Plans, Monthly Plans, Mega Data Plans, Unlimited Data Plans, Weekend Packs, Auto Renewal, and Non Auto Renewal data packages. They have the Default Tarrif, GLO Yakata, GLO Talk More, and GLO Welcome Back call offers for voice.
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Expresso Ghana
Expresso Ghana, formerly known as Kasapa is the fifth largest telecommunication network in Ghana. They have been around for a long period and provide quality data and voice services. Expresso Ghana network code is 028. Currently the company is facing crisis due to the international sanction on Sudan and due to that operations have halted.
Fixed Broadband Lines in Ghana
Apart from these top 5 Mobile Networks in Ghana and the services they provide, fixed broadband services in the country is provided by the top 2; MTN Ghana and Vodafone Ghana. Vodafone Ghana provides fixed broadband lines and internet service since its interception from Ghana Telecom whiles MTN Ghana only provides fixed broadband internet services as at the time of writing this article.
Vodafone Ghana is the sole service provider of fixed-line numbers in all the regions in Ghana. Each region is provided with an area code prefix. This had made it easy for call receivers to identify which region or area a caller is calling from just like the international dialing codes.
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Fixed-Lines in Ghana and Their Area Codes
In 2010, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana introduced a new numbering plan in Ghana to conform to international standards, and this resulted in new area codes, as well as a new 7-digit fixed line phone number for everyone in Ghana – businesses and organisations as well as residential customers.
From 1st May 2010, all Vodafone fixed line customers were updated to have new 3-digit area codes, as well as having their telephone numbers being extended to 7-digit numbers. This applied to every single fixed telephone line in the Ghana.
For instance:
- If you currently have an Accra or Tema area code of 021 or 022, this will be changed to 030.
- If you are in Kumasi currently with a 051 area code, this will be changed to 032. In fact, all of the Ashanti region will now use the 032 area code.
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Vodafone Fixed Line Network – New Numbering Plan since 1 May 2010.
| Region | Current Numbers | Proposed Numbering Plan effective 1 May 2010 |
| Ashanti | ||
|
Kumasi |
051 XXXXX 0531 XXXXX 0561 XXXXX 0565 XXXXX 0572 XXXXX 0582 XXXXX |
032 20XXXXX 032 21XXXXX 032 22XXXXX 032 23XXXXX 032 24XXXXX 032 25XXXXX |
| Brong Ahafo | ||
| Sunyani Bechem Berekum Dormaa Ahenkro Wenchi Techiman Atebubu Yeji |
061 XXXXX 0632 XXXXX 0642 XXXXX 0648 XXXXX 0652 XXXXX 0653 XXXXX 0567 XXXXX 0568 XXXXX |
035 20XXXXX |
| Central | ||
| Swedru Cape Coast Dunkwa Winneba |
041 XXXXX 042 XXXXX 0372 XXXXX 0432 XXXXX |
033 20XXXXX 033 21XXXXX 033 22XXXXX 033 23XXXXX |
| Eastern | ||
| Koforidua Nsawam Nkawkaw Mpraeso Donkorkrom Suhum Asamankese AkwapimMampong Aburi Akim Oda Akosombo |
081 XXXXX 0832 XXXXX 0842 XXXXX 0846 XXXXX 0848 XXXXX 0858 XXXXX 0863 XXXXX 0872 XXXXX 0876 XXXXX 0882 XXXXX 0251 XXXXX |
034 20XXXXX 034 21XXXXX 034 31XXXXX 034 23XXXXX 034 24XXXXX 034 25XXXXX 034 26XXXXX 034 27XXXXX 034 28XXXXX 034 292XXXX 034 30XXXXX |
| Greater Accra | ||
|
Accra |
021 XXXXXX 022 XXXXXX 0968 XXXXX |
030 2XXXXXX 030 3XXXXXX 030 35XXXXX |
| Northern | ||
| Tamale Walewale Buipe Damango Yendi Bole Salaga |
071 XXXXX 0715 XXXXX 0716 XXXXX 0717 XXXXX 0744 XXXXX 0746 XXXXX 0752 XXXXX |
037 20XXXXX 037 21XXXXX 037 22XXXXX 037 23XXXXX 037 24XXXXX 037 25XXXXX 037 26XXXXX |
| Upper East | ||
| Bolgatanga Navrongo Bawku |
072 XXXXX 0742 XXXXX 0743 XXXXX |
038 20XXXXX 038 21XXXXX 038 22XXXXX |
| Upper West | ||
| Wa | 0756 XXXXX | 039 20XXXXX |
| Volta | ||
| Ho Amedzofe Hohoe Kpandu Kete-Krachi Denu /Aflao Keta & Akatsi |
091 XXXXX 0931 XXXXX 0935 XXXXX 0936 XXXXX 0953 XXXXX 0962 XXXXX 0966 XXXXX |
036 20XXXXX 036 21XXXXX 036 27XXXXX 036 23XXXXX 036 24XXXXX 036 25XXXXX 036 26XXXXX |
| Western | ||
|
Takoradi |
031 XXXXX |
031 20XXXXX |
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