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Getting yourself a Ghanaian SIM card when visiting the country will save you a lot of money. That is because Ghana is the 5th cheapest African nation to get mobile data. That sounds intriguing, but how much do SIM cards cost in Ghana? You can purchase a Ghanaian SIM card for 2 GHS (0.35 USD). You can get 1 GB valid for 7 days for as low as 10 GHS (1.70 USD). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urc0ezCCTew There are not many nations in Africa or around the world, for that matter, that sell SIM cards for this cheap and offer 1 GB for this low price. But there is a lot more to know about Ghanaian SIM cards. In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Ghana. Let's do this. Original publication: 8th of May 2020. Last updated: 30th of November 2020. Table of Contents Can I Buy a SIM Card in Ghana? Everybody living in or visiting Ghana is allowed to buy Ghanaian SIM cards from the local operators (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo & Glo), without restrictions. However, have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations. Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Ghana. Can I Use My Phone in Ghana? Ghana uses GSM for its mobile telecommunications network. They use frequencies used in many regions around the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania - ITU Regions 1 & 3). However, these frequencies are not used in the Americas (North-, Central-, and South America + the Caribbean - ITU Region 2). By Maximilian Dörrbecker (Chumwa) - Own work, using this file by Denelson83, CC BY-SA 2.5 If you bought your phone in the Americas, if your device has not been unlocked, or your phone does not support the Ghanaian frequencies, then you cannot use your phone in Ghana. Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Ghana Ghana has four mobile operators: MTN GhanaVodafone GhanaAirtelTigoGlo Ghana The following frequencies are used by the Ghanaian operators: 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) Note: only MTN Ghana and Vodafone Ghana have 4G/LTE networks at the time of writing. You can learn more about frequencies in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=achqanxN9Xs To check whether your phone will work in Ghana, check out this page by Will My Phone Work. Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above). If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know. A Note About Busy Ghana Busy Ghana is another option, but it will not be covered in this guide. Busy primarily focuses on residential users using Busy's routers and MIFI devices at home. Although Busy boosts that they have the best 4G coverage, which they may have. However, they only cover Greater Accra. This makes Busy not a good operator for travelers or anyone else living outside of Accra. Moreover, your device needs to support 2300 MHz (on Band 40) to use Busy's network. Mostly high-end phones support this frequency and Band. When things improve with Busy, then I will add them to this guide. The Best SIM Card in Ghana If you want to buy a SIM card in Ghana, I would recommend going with MTN because they have the country's best coverage and speeds. But they are also the most expensive. If you prefer a lot of variety in packages, go with Vodafone. AirtelTigo is also a good candidate with its Big Time Data bundles with no expiry. ALSO: Want to get an excel sheet of the best SIM cards of over 230+ destinations around the world, updated monthly? Sign up for the Phone Travel Wiz Newsletter and get the excel sheet for FREE! SIM Card Registration in Ghana SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Ghana. It will be done at the point of sale. Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights in Ghana Broadband internet speeds in Africa are, unfortunately, still slow compared to other regions in the world. However, mobile internet speeds are, in most African nations, much faster than broadband speeds. Moreover, mobile internet is more accessible (setting up an antenna is easier than laying cables). Mobile internet speeds in Ghana are decent. In fact, Ghana is in the top 15 countries in Africa with the fastest mobile internet speeds. The average mobile download speed in Ghana is 15 Mbps. That is according to the Speedtest Global Index. Source For reference, the world average mobile download is around 36 Mbps. So yes, speeds in Africa are slow compared to the rest of the world, but the speeds are decent than other African nations. Source But how expensive is mobile data in Ghana? The average price for 1 GB of data in Ghana is 0.94 USD, which is far below the Sub-Saharan average of 6.91 USD. The world average is 5.03 USD. In fact, Ghana is the 5th cheapest African country to get mobile data. That is all according to Cable.co.uk. Although Ghana still has a long way to go to provide nationwide coverage, mostly inland, speeds and prices are reasonable in the country. Then again, you would have to be around the coast, Accra, or Kumasi to enjoy this reasonable service. Currency in Ghana Ghana uses the Ghanaian Cedi with the symbol GHS (which will be used throughout this guide). However, prices are often listed as just GH₵. For example, 25 GHS is GH₵25. For reference, below are some exchange rates between GHS and USD (US Dollars): 1 GHS = 0.15 USD10 GHS = 1.70 USD100 GHS = 17.20 USD1000 GHS = 172.05 USD For up-to-date GHS:USD exchange rates, search GHS to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use. If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Transferwise Borderless Account and Debit Card. Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Transferwise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks). I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Euros, my main currency, when using Transferwise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Transferwise account FREE! Ghana Prepaid SIM Cards & Video Guide Below, I will guide you through the Ghanaian operators, MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana, AirtelTigo, and Glo Ghana, and go through: Background informationMobile coverageSIM card types, prices, and availabilityRecharge/top-up informationCombo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) If you prefer to watch a video of what the Ghanaian operators have to offer, be sure to check the video below AND also subscribe to my channel for more local prepaid SIM card guides, SIM card reviews (prepaid and international), mobile hotspots, and international roaming guides. You should still go through the guide after watching the video (I refer to it multiple times throughout the video). https://youtu.be/a64lXSTvrDM With that being said, let’s see what Ghana has to offer to us. MTN Ghana MTN Ghana, just MTN, is the largest operator in Ghana, with a more than 67% market share. MTN's dominant position has been noticed by the NCA (National Communications Authority), Ghana's telecom authority. The NCA decided to declare MTN of having significant market power. One of the reasons MTN is such a large operator in Ghana is that they have the country's best speeds. MTN won the 2019 Ghana Speedtest Award for having the fastest mobile speeds in the country, having speeds more than triple to its competitors. Source This is what you will learn about MTN: * Coverage* How to Get an MTN SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to Vodafone | Jump to AirtelTigo | Jump to Glo MTN Ghana Coverage MTN has the best coverage in Ghana. They also won the Speedtest 2019 Best Mobile Coverage Award. Source That study showed that MTN has the best general and 4G availability in Ghana. Source As you can see, coverage can mostly be found around the coast (Greater Accra, Takoradi, and Kumasi). In Wa and Tamale, you can expect coverage as well. Getting an MTN Ghana SIM Card & Price MTN SIM cards can be bought for 2 GHS in MTN stores. Topping-Up Your MTN Ghana SIM Card If you have forgotten your MTN phone number, dial *156# to retrieve it. MTN recharge cards are sold in denominations of 10 GHS to 200 GHS in MTN stores and other retailers in Ghana. To redeem your MTN recharge card, dial *134*VoucherCode#. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, then you would dial *134*123456#. Dial *124# to check your MTN balance. MTN Ghana Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers MTN has several types of plans featuring data, such as: Super Savers (combo plans)Mashup - Pulse (combo bundles) Data Bundles (data-only bundles) MTN plans can be bought by dialing *138# (or *567# for Pulse) and selecting the plan you want. Because of this, activation codes for each bundle will be listed as *138#-Option 1-Option 2-Option 3. For example, the 5 GHS 300 MB for 7 days plan can be purchased by dialing *138#, selecting option 1, choosing option 2, and pressing option 4. The tables below will list an activation code as *138#-1-2-4 below, but it should not be dialed as a USSD code like that. MTN Ghana Super Savers The Super Savers are combo plans with data and minutes. The following Super Savers are available: PriceDataLocal MinutesValidityActivation5 GHS 100 MB50 minutes7 days*138#-4-110 GHS300 MB100 minutes7 days*138#-4-220 GHS700 MB300 minutes7 days*138#-4-330 GHS1 GB 500 minutes30 days*138#-4-450 GHS1.5 GB700 minutes30 days*138#-4-5100 GHS 4 GB1500 minutes30 days*138#-4-6 You can manage your Super Savers bundle by dialing *175*1#. MTN Ghana Mashup (Pulse) The Mashup bundles, also known as Pulse, are combo bundles with data and minutes. You also get free access to select websites and apps. The following Mashup bundles are available: PriceDataFreebiesLocal MinutesValidityActivation1 GHS25 MBWhatsApp & Wikipedia25 minutes1 day*567#-1-11 GHS30 MBWhatsApp & Wikipedia20 minutes1 day*567#-1-21 GHS35 MBWhatsApp & Wikipedia15 minutes1 day*567#-1-31 GHS50 MB WhatsApp & WikipediaN/A 1 day*567#-1-45 GHS 125 MBWhatsApp, Wikipedia, Facebook & Twitter125 minutes7 days*567#-2-15 GHS 150 MBWhatsApp, Wikipedia, Facebook & Twitter100 minutes7 days*567#-2-25 GHS 200 MBWhatsApp, Wikipedia, Facebook & Twitter50 minutes7 days*567#-2-35 GHS 250 MBWhatsApp, Wikipedia, Facebook & TwitterN/A 7 days*567#-2-410 GHS 250 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & unlimited on-net calls on Mondays250 minutes30 days *567#-3-110 GHS 300 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & unlimited on-net calls on Mondays200 minutes30 days *567#-3-210 GHS 350 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & unlimited on-net calls on Mondays150 minutes30 days *567#-3-310 GHS 500 MB WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & unlimited on-net calls on MondaysN/A 30 days *567#-3-4 Mashup bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text STOP to 567. MTN Ghana Data Bundles The Data bundles are standard data-only bundles in daily, weekly, and monthly variants. The following Data Bundles are available: PriceDataValidityActivation0.5 GHS 20 MB1 day*138#-1-1-11 GHS 50 MB1 day*138#-1-1-21 GHS 25 MB7 days*138#-1-2-12 GHS120 MB1 day*138#-1-1-32 GHS60 MB7 days*138#-1-2-23 GHS500 MB 1 day*138#-1-1-43 GHS180 MB7 days*138#-1-2-35 GHS300 MB7 days*138#-1-2-410 GHS1 GB 7 days*138#-1-2-510 GHS400 MB30 days *138#-1-3-120 GHS 1 GB 30 days *138#-1-3-240 GHS 2.5 GB30 days *138#-1-3-360 GHS 4 GB30 days *138#-1-3-0-480 GHS6 GB 30 days *138#-1-3-0-5120 GHS10 GB30 days *138#-1-3-0-6150 GHS 15 GB30 days *138#-1-3-0-7199 GHS 20 GB 30 days *138#-1-3-0-8 You can manage your Data Bundle by dialing *175*1#. MTN Ghana APN Settings Normally, your phone will automatically retrieve the correct APN settings for your MTN Ghana SIM card. If not, then enter the following information (leave anything not mentioned below blank): Name: MTN GhanaAPN: internet Vodafone Ghana Vodafone Ghana, just Vodafone, used to be the second-largest operator in Ghana without a doubt. However, since Airtel Ghana and Tigo Ghana merged into AirtelTigo, the subscriber numbers between Vodafone and AirtelTigo have been so close that they switch positions almost every quarter. Even then, Vodafone still has faster speeds than AirtelTigo (but significantly slower speeds than MTN Ghana). This is what you will learn about Vodafone: * Coverage* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to MTN | Jump to AirtelTigo | Jump to Glo Vodafone Ghana Coverage Vodafone has the second-best coverage in Ghana. If you are staying in Greater Accra, Takoradi, or Kumasi, you should expect coverage with Vodafone. The same counts for when you are in Tamale or Wa. Source Getting a Vodafone Ghana SIM Card & Price Vodafone SIM cards are sold for 2 GHS in Vodafone stores. The Starter Pack includes 50 MB and 1 GHS in credit. If you have forgotten your Vodafone number, dial *127# to retrieve it. Topping-Up Your Vodafone Ghana SIM Card Vodafone recharge cards are sold in Vodafone Stores, Distributor Shops, and many other retailers in Ghana in denominations of 1 GHS to 50 GHS. To top-up your Vodafone SIM card, dial *134*VoucherCode#. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, then you would dial *134*123456#. Dial *124# to check your Vodafone balance. Vodafone Ghana Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers Vodafone has many combo and data-only bundles, which are: Bossu Bundles (combo bundles) Red Bundles (combo bundles) VIM (combo bundle)Vodafone X (combo plans targeting the youth - 15-24)Vodafone Black (invite-only data plan)Data Bundles (standard data-only bundles)Jumbo Packages (standard data-only bundles with large allowances)No Expiry Bundles (data-only bundles with no expiry) 2 Moorch Data (data-only bundles with dedicated social media data allowances) Vodafone Cash Special (daily data-only bundles) Night King Bundles (nighttime data-only bundles) Freedom Offers (flexible plans with a unit system) Those are a lot of options. Click on the links above to jump to the bundle you are interested in. Vodafone Ghana Bossu Bundles The Bossu Bundles are combo bundles with data and local minutes. The following Bossu Bundles are available: PriceBundleDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesValidityActivation0.50 GHS Bossu DeewaN/AUnlimited 2 local minutes24 hours*5050#2.15 GHS Bossu Daily Offer104 MBN/A104 local minutes 24 hours*5588#5.40 GHS Bossu Weekend5.17 GB N/A310 local minutesSaturday & Sunday *5588#10.75 GHS Bossu Data Weekly3.62 GBN/AN/A5 days *5588#13 GHS Bossu Data Weekly Extra4.66 GBN/AN/A5 days *5588#43.50 GHS Bossu Data Weekly Plus10.35 GB N/AN/A15 days *5588# Vodafone Ghana Red Bundles The Red Bundles are combo bundles with data, minutes, and SMS. The following Red Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *200#: PriceBundleDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity1 GHSRed 152 MBUnlimited10 local minutesN/A24 hours2 GHSRed 2 Plus52 MBN/A52 local minutesN/ANo expiry2 GHSRed 2104 MB414 on-net minutes31 local miunutesN/A3 days 5 GHS Red 5 Plus 155 MBN/A155 local minutesN/ANo expiry5.40 GHS Red 5259 MB 129 on-net minutes129 local minutes10 SMS7 days 10 GHS Red 10 331 MBN/A331 local minutes20 SMSNo expiry20 GHS Red 20776 MB1242 on-net minutes311 local minutes21 SMS30 days27 GHS Red 251.55 GBN/A518 local minutes21 SMS30 days30 GHS Red 301.55 GBUnlimited518 local minutes21 SMS30 days50 GHS Red 502 GBUnlimited900 local minutes20 SMS30 days100 GHS Red 1003 GB Unlimited2000 local minutes20 SMS30 days Do note that unused data will roll over when you renew your Red Bundle. Unused minutes will not roll over. Vodafone Ghana VIM The VIM bundle is a weekly combo bundle with data and minutes. PriceDataOn-Net Call CreditOff-Net MinutesValidityActivation5.40 GHS 311 MB8 GHS 10 off-net minutes7 days *556# Vodafone Ghana X Bundles The Vodafone X Bundles are combo bundles targeted at the youth (15-24) with data, dedicated social media allowances (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram), community minutes, and community SMS. Even though the Vodafone X Bundles are aimed at the youth, there are no restrictions on who can purchase these bundles. The following Vodafone X Bundles can be purchased by dialing *5888#: PriceBundleDataSocial Media DataSocial Media AppsCommunity CallsCommunity SMSValidity1.60 GHSVodafone Quick Fix52 MB26 MBWhatsAppUnlimitedUnlimited1 day2.15 GHSVodafone Quick Fix Plus104 MB52 MBWhatsAppUnlimitedUnlimited1 day3.20 GHSVodafone X Social207 MB52 MBWhatsApp & FacebookUnlimitedUnlimited3 days 4.30 GHSVodafone X Social Plus 311 MB104 MBWhatsApp & FacebookUnlimitedUnlimited3 days 7 GHSVodafone X Weekly518 MB155 MBWhatsApp, Facebook & TwitterUnlimited5 SMS7 days8.60 GHSVodafone X Weekly Plus 673 MB259 MBWhatsApp, Facebook & TwitterUnlimited5 SMS7 days10.75 GHS Icons828 MB828 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & InstagramUnlimitedN/A7 days19.25 GHSVodafone X Monthly1.24 GB518 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & InstagramUnlimited21 SMS30 days 21.50 GHSVodafone X Monthly Plus 2.07 GB725 MBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & InstagramUnlimited21 SMS30 days 32.50 GHSVodafone Xtreme Monthly3.11 GB1.55 GBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & InstagramUnlimited21 SMS30 days 43 GHS Vodafone Xtreme Monthly Plus 4.14 GB 2.59 GBWhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & InstagramUnlimited21 SMS30 days Vodafone Ghana Black Vodafone Black is an invite-only premium plan with large allowances. I know travelers will not get this plan (neither will many regular Vodafone users because the plan is invite-only), I still wanted to show you what Vodafone Black is in case you get lucky one day. PriceDataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity250 GHS 20 GB5000 on-net minutes1500 off-net minutes200 IDD minutes1000 local SMS30 days Vodafone Ghana Data Bundles The Data Bundles are standard data-only bundles. The following Data Bundles are available, which can be bought by dialing *700#: PriceDataValidity1.08 GHS 518 MB1 hour 2.15 GHS 2.07 GB1 hour 3.25 GHS 569 MB24 hours5.40 GHS 1.04 GB2 days 21.50 GHS 4.14 GB7 days 100 GHS 20 GB30 days Vodafone Ghana Jumbo Packages The Jumbo Packages are standard data-only packages with large data volumes. The following Jumbo Packages are available, which can be activated by dialing *700#: PriceDataValidity100 GHS 20 GB30 days 200 GHS 40 GB 30 days300 GHS 100 GB30 days400 GHS 200 GB30 days Vodafone Ghana No Expiry Bundles The No Expiry Bundles are data bundles with no validity. They also come with a nighttime data allowance to be used between 0:00 - 4:00 (12 AM - 4 AM). The following No Expiry Bundles are available, which can be purchased by dialing *700#: PriceDataNighttime DataValidity0.50 GHS 26 MB26 MBNo expiry 1 GHS 62 MB62 MBNo expiry 2 GHS 155 MB 155 MB No expiry 5 GHS 621 MB621 MB No expiry Vodafone Ghana 2 Moorch Data The 2 Moorch Data Bundles are data add-ons for the Bossu Bundles and Vodafone X Bundles with dedicated social media allowances (WhatsApp, Facebook & Instagram). They cannot be purchased as standalone bundles. The following 2 Moorch Data Bundles are available, which can be bought by dialing *700#: PriceBundleDataNighttime DataSocial Media DataValidity10 GHS Streamer Max Weekly1.55 GB1.55 GB100 MB15 days 20 GHS Chat Monthly4.14 GB4.14 GB500 MB 30 days 50 GHS Downloader Monthly 10.35 GB10.35 GB500 MB 30 days Unused 2 Moorch Data roll over to the next period. Vodafone Ghana Cash Special The Vodafone Cash Special bundles are daily data-only bundles with can only be purchased with Vodafone Cash. The following Vodafone Cash Special bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *110#: PriceDataValidity1.60 GHS550 MB1 day2.15 GHS600 MB1 day3.25 GHS 1.5 GB 1 day Vodafone Ghana Night King Bundles The Night King Bundles are data bundles that can be used at night between 0:00 and 4:00 (12 AM - 4 AM). The following Night King Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *700#: PriceDataValidity2.15 GHS2.07 GB1 night 5.40 GHS 7.7 GB1 night Vodafone Ghana Freedom Offers The Freedom Offers are packages that use a unit system for each action you take (data, calls, and SMS). The following rates are charged with the Freedom Units: 1 MB = 1 Freedom Unit1 On-Net Minute = 1 Freedom Unit1 Off-Net Minute = 5 Freedom Units1 International Minute = 5 Freedom Units1 Local SMS = 1 Freedom Unit The following Freedom Offers are available, which can be purchased by dialing *151#: PriceBundleFreedom UnitsValidity1 GHS Freedom Offer 140 units1 day2 GHS Freedom Offer 280 unites 3 days 5 GHS Freedom Offer 3200 units 7 days 10 GHS Freedom Offer 4400 units28 days 20 GHSFreedom Offer 5800 units28 days 50 GHS Freedom Offer 62000 units 28 days Vodafone Ghana APN Settings In many cases, your device will download the correct Vodafone Ghana APN settings for your SIM card. If not, enter the follow (and leave anything not mentioned blank): Name: Ghana VodafoneAPN: internet AirtelTigo AirtelTigo is an operator that came from a merger between Airtel Ghana and Tigo Ghana. Both companies wanted to compete with MTN and Vodafone more, so they decided that a merger was the best course of action. AirtelTigo is significantly smaller in terms of market share and subscribers, but on par with Vodafone Ghana. However, AirtelTigo has much slower speeds than MTN Ghana and just slower speeds than Vodafone Ghana. This is what you will learn about AirtelTigo: * Coverage* How to Get an AirtelTigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to MTN | Jump to Vodafone | Jump to Glo AirtelTigo Coverage AirtelTigo has decent coverage in populated areas, such as Greater Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. Unfortunately, no reliable coverage map of AirtelTigo could be found. But I can say that their coverage is worse than MTN's and Vodafone's, but better than Glo's. Getting an AirtelTigo SIM Card & Price AirtelTigo SIM cards are sold for 2 GHS in AirtelTigo stores. If you have forgotten your AirtelTigo phone number, dial *703# to retrieve it. Topping-Up Your AirtelTigo SIM Card AirtelTigo recharge cards are sold in values of 0.5 GHS to 50 GHS. They can be purchased in AirtelTigo stores and many other retailers. To top-up your AirtelTigo scratch card, dial *134*VoucherCode#. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, then you would dial *134*123456#. Dial *124# to check your AirtelTigo balance. AirtelTigo Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers AirtelTigo has several bundles with data, which are: Fuse Xtra (combo bundles)Big Time Xtra (data-only bundles)Sika Kokoo (data-only bundles) Family Packs - XXL (data-only bundles)Night Bundles (nighttime data-only bundles) Click on the links above to jump to the bundle you are interested in. AirtelTigo Fuse Xtra Bundles Fuse Xtra Bundles are combo bundles with data, nighttime data (0:00 - 4:00/12 AM - 4 AM), and local minutes. The validity of the standard data allowance and minutes do not expire. The following Fuse Xtra bundles are available, which can be purchased by dialing *111*2#: PriceDataNighttime Data (7-night validity)Local MinutesValidity2 GHS 52 MB52 MB52 minutesUnlimited5 GHS155 MB155 MB155 minutesUnlimited10 GHS 330 MB330 MB 330 minutesUnlimited15 GHS 415 MB415 MB415 minutesUnlimited AirtelTigo Big Time Data Bundles The Big Time Xtra Bundles are data-only bundles with a dedicated nighttime data allowance (0:00 - 4:00/12 AM - 4 AM). If you purchase a Big Time Data Bundle through AirtelTigo Money, you will get more data than activating a bundle through USSD (*111# and option 2) or with a scratch card. The following Big Time Data Bundles are available if you activate them through *111# and choosing option 2: PriceDataNighttime Data (7-night validity)Validity0.50 GHS 25 MB25 MBUnlimited1 GHS65 MB65 MBUnlimited2 GHS 155 MB155 MBUnlimited5 GHS 625 MB625 MBUnlimited10 GHS 1.6 GB1.6 GBUnlimited20 GHS4.3 GB4.3 GBUnlimited50 GHS10.4 GB 10.4 GB Unlimited If you purchase a Big Time Xtra Bundle with AirtelTigo Money, then you get the following allowances: PriceDataNighttime Data (7-night validity)Validity1 GHS80 MB80 MBUnlimited2 GHS 200 MB200 MBUnlimited5 GHS 650 MB650 MBUnlimited10 GHS 2 GB2 GBUnlimited20 GHS5 GB5 GBUnlimited50 GHS11 GB11 GBUnlimited AirtelTigo Sika Kokoo Bundles The Sika Kokoo bundles are data-only bundles with large data allowances, aimed at downloading large files. The following Sika Kokoo Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *111*4#: PriceDataValidity5 GHS1.1 GB5 days10 GHS3 GB5 days AirtelTigo Family Packs (XXL) The Family Packs, also known as XXL Data Packs, are data-only bundles with large data allowances that can be shared between three family members (or AirtelTigo numbers). The following XXL Family Packs are available, which can be purchased by dialing *111# and selecting option 4: PriceDataValidity99 GHS25 GB30 days 220 GHS55 GB30 days 350 GHS 175 GB30 days AirtelTigo Night Bundles The Night Bundles are data bundles to be used between 0:00 and 4:00 (12 AM - 4 AM). The following Night Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *553#, option 3, and option 1: PriceDataValidity3 GHS4.5 GB1 night5 GHS 7.5 GB1 night AirtelTigo APN Settings In most cases, your phone will download the correct APN settings for your AirtelTigo SIM card. If that does not happen, enter the follow (leave anything not mentioned blank): Name: AirtelTigoAPN: internet Glo Ghana Glo Ghana, just Glo, is the smallest operator in Ghana. However, they are the cheapest. With a market share of less than 1%, it is surprising they have still been in business after all these years. Globacom, Glo's parent company from Nigeria, even laid a submarine cable with a landing point in Ghana, meaning that the operator has no plan on abandoning the Ghanaian market anytime soon. Moreover, the Ghanaian Minister of Communications has warned Glo about their poor performance numerous times and has even threatened to suspend Glo’s operator license back in 2018. Although that has not happened yet (and hopefully will not happen), Expresso Ghana, a suspended Ghanaian operator, was warned about the same thing, and the National Communication Authority (NCA) did not renew Expresso Ghana’s license when it was due for renewal. This is what you will learn about Glo: * Coverage* How to Get a Glo SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to MTN | Jump to Vodafone | Jump to AirtelTigo Glo Ghana Coverage Glo has the worst coverage in Ghana. Coverage can mostly be found in urban regions. No reliable coverage maps of Glo could be found. If you are staying in the big cities and towns, you will be fine. Anywhere else and your connectivity will suffer. Getting a Glo Ghana SIM Card & Price Glo SIM cards can be bought for 2 GHS in Glo stores, which are called Gloworld Locations. If you have forgotten your Glo phone number, dial *193# to retrieve it. Topping-Up Your Glo Ghana SIM Card Glo Refill cards are sold in Gloworld and other establishments in many places throughout Ghana in amounts of 1 GHS to 50 GHS. Online top-up is available too. To redeem your Glo recharge card, dial *134*VoucherCode#. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *134*123456#. Dial *127*VoucherCode# if you directly want to purchase a data bundle with your Glo recharge card. Dial *124# to check your Glo balance. Glo Ghana Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers Glo has several types of packages that include data, such as: Awesome Voice Pack (combo bundles)Yakata Plus (combo bundles) High Speed Internet (data-only bundles)Twin Bash (combo bundlesFacebook on USSD (data for Facebook) Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in. Glo Ghana Awesome Voice Pack The Awesome Voice Pack is a bundle with data, nighttime data (0:00 - 5:00/12 AM - 5 AM), and local minutes. The following Awesome Voice Packs are available, which can be purchased by dialing *555#: PriceDataNighttime DataLocal MinutesValidity1 GHS 50 MB50 MB25 minutes2 days5 GHS 250 MB250 MB125 minutes10 days Glo Ghana Yakata Plus Yakata Plus is a plan that includes data, data to gift to other Glo users, and unlimited on-net calls. The following Yakata Plus Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *555#: PriceDataData to GiftOn-Net MinutesValidity1 GHS 300 MB100 MB Unlimted2 days2 GHS600 MB200 MBUnlimted4 days5 GHS 1.5 GB500 MBUnlimted10 days10 GHS3 GB1 GBUnlimted20 days20 GHS 6 GB2 GBUnlimted40 days 50 GHS 15 GB 5 GBUnlimted100 days Glo Ghana High Speed Internet Bundles The High Speed Internet Bundles are standard data-only bundles. The following High Speed Internet Bundles are available: PriceDataValiditySharingGiftingRolloverActivation1 GHS100 MB1 dayYesYesYes*127*11 GHS50 MB7 daysYesYesYes*127*10#2 GHS300 MB1 dayYesYesYes*127*12#2 GHS200 MB7 daysYesYesYes*127*11#2 GHS 1.5 GB1 SaturdayYesYesNo*555#2 GHS 1.8 GB1 Sunday/Public Holiday YesYesNo*555#3 GHS 750 MB1 dayYesYesYes*127*18#3 GHS 350 MB 7 daysYesYesYes*127*13#5 GHS700 MB7 daysYesYesYes*127*2#10 GHS 4 GB 7 daysYesYesYes*127*46#10 GHS 1.7 GB30 days YesYesYes*127*14#20 GHS 4.2 GB30 days YesYesYes*127*22#40 GHS 10 GB30 days YesYesYes*127*5#50 GHS15 GB30 days YesYesYes*127*3#60 GHS20 GB30 days YesYesYes*127*6#80 GHS30 GB60 days YesYesYes*127*33#100 GHS60 GB90 days YesYesYes*127*36#150 GHS100 GB 90 days YesYesYes*127*37#300 GHS Unlimited 30 days YesYesNo*127*30# To check your High Speed Data Bundle balance, text STATUS to 127. To share data, dial *127*00*PhoneNumber#. To gift data, dial *127*ActivationCode*PhoneNumber#. Glo Ghana Twin Bash Twin Bash is a recharge method featuring data, data to gift, and airtime. The following Twin Bash bundles are available, which can be activated by recharging through *127*VoucherCode#: PriceDataData to GiftAirtimeValidity1 GHS 80 MB40 MB6 GHS4 days 2 GHS 160 MB80 MB12 GHS 10 days 5 GHS 400 MB200 MB30 GHS 30 days 10 GHS 1000 MB500 MB60 GHS30 days 20 GHS2400 MB1200 MB120 GHS 30 days 50 GHS 8000 MB4000 MB400 GHS 30 days To check your balance, text STATUS to 127. Checking your bonus can be done by dialing *124*4#. To gift data, dial *127*ActivationCode*PhoneNumber#. Glo Ghana Facebook on USSD Facebook on USSD are data bundles for Facebook use. The following Facebook on USSD bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *909#: PriceDataValidity0.005 GHS Unlimited Facebook1 day0.01 GHS Unlimited Facebook30 days Facebook on USSD auto-renews. To disable auto-renewal, dial *909*22# Glo Ghana APN Settings in most cases, your phone will automatically download the correct APN settings for your Glo Ghana SIM card. If that does not happen, text settings to 4777. Otherwise, you will have to enter the settings manually (do not enter anything not mentioned below: Name: GloAPN: internet Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Ghana Getting a Ghanaian SIM card is the best way to stay connected in the country. However, for some, getting local SIM cards is not an option. For example, if you havea SIM-locked device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfhARWaJ0 Luckily, there are other ways to get online when in Ghana. However, these methods may be more expensive than getting a SIM card from the local operators. International Roaming International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7xGPry-Tc However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards. That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXUQnX3Uww International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all. Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for Ghana here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSKtHeE0rVg Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming. However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card. There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here. Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI) Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card. You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one. Using Free WIFI Networks Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free. The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Trinidad and Tobago. Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data. The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Ghana Getting a SIM card from either MTN or Vodafone would do you well when considering a Ghanaian SIM card. Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other African Countries Visiting other countries in Africa? Check out my Africa SIM card buying guide, covering other African countries, such as Ascension IslandAlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)DjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEswatini (Swaziland)Ethiopia GabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauIvory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)KenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMoroccoMozambiqueNamibia NigerNigeriaRéunionRwandaSaint HelenaSão Tomé and PríncipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSudanTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe Going to other places around the world? 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If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too! Learn About Your Phone Travel Options You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally. Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you. Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out! Sign Up for the Phone Travel Wiz Newsletter Sign up for my newsletter: Get an excel sheet of the best SIM cards of over 230+ destinations around the world, updated monthly! Moreover, I send you many tips and tricks on how to save money while traveling every now and then. Let's Be Social Did you know that I have a YouTube channel covering everything you need to know about traveling with your phone? 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