Buy data in bulk and stop overspending monthly
At first glance, spending GHS 3 on data may feel manageable. You get just enough to browse or check messages, and it doesn’t dent your pocket. But when you do the math, the cost adds up quickly—and painfully.
GHS 3 gets you about 401MB. If you use around 1.5GB per day, you’ll spend over GHS 10 daily. Multiply that by 30 days, and you’re looking at more than GHS 300 a month, possibly more depending on your usage habits.
On the other hand, you could buy data in bulk and sidestep that trap entirely.
MTN’s GHS 399 bundle offers 214GB upfront. It sounds like a big purchase, but in reality, it gives you far more data at a much lower cost per gigabyte. That same 214GB would cost between GHS 600 and GHS 800 if you tried to piece it together with daily or weekly bundles.
I made the switch three weeks ago. Since then, I’ve kept my data on 24/7. My phone stays connected at work and at home. My smart TV joins the party every evening. Despite all that, I still have about 180GB left.
This wasn’t a luxury purchase. I didn’t buy it because I had money to spare. I bought it because I didn’t want to keep throwing money away day after day. When you buy data in bulk, you reduce stress, avoid constant top-ups, and save more than you think.
It’s no different than buying rice in bulk instead of scooping it in cups. The logic applies everywhere—buy bigger, spend less per unit.
With mobile data prices set to shift starting July 1, 2025—as confirmed by Minister Samuel Nartey George—there’s even more reason to get ahead. Telcos will adjust bundle values across the board. You can still grab this deal before the change hits.
Here’s how to access the GHS 399 for 214GB offer:
- Dial *138#
- Select 1
- Select 1
- Select 1
- Select 99
- Select 7
The numbers speak for themselves. Small, frequent purchases feel manageable—but over time, they silently drain your wallet. Buying your data in bulk changes the game entirely.
So, next time you reach for that GHS 3 top-up, pause. Open your calculator. Let the numbers decide.
