A user on the X platform, @TechinTwi, has called for government intervention to address high data prices, attributing them to the substantial taxes imposed on local communication companies.
In a post, the user stated that Ghanaian telecom operators are burdened with various taxes, which significantly impact their pricing structures.
He pointed out that these taxes are not only a financial strain on the companies but also translate into higher costs for consumers.
He emphasized that the current tax regime makes it challenging for telecom providers to offer competitive rates, ultimately affecting the cost of data services for users.
“According to Nii Laryea, these are the taxes our local communication companies in Ghana pay. Remember, their users also pay more taxes on each service they buy. This is why I say data prices can drop today only if the government decides to make them affordable,” he stated.
He argued that by reducing the tax burden on telecom companies, the government could facilitate a more affordable data pricing structure, benefiting both businesses and consumers.
The call for government action comes at a time when many Ghanaians are advocating for lower data costs to ease financial pressures.
According to Nii Laryea, these are the taxes our local communication companies in Ghana pay. Remember, their users also pay more taxes on each service they buy. This is why I say data prices can drop today only if the government decides to make them affordable.#DissolveNCAboard… pic.twitter.com/IlWRItbyPa
— Tech In Twi (@tech_twi) August 28, 2024