With an internet penetration of 48 percent, there are several internet service providers in Ghana to choose from.
In this article, we look at the top seven internet service providers that you can use in Ghana.
MTN Ghana
MTN Ghana has the biggest userbase of internet users in Ghana, alongside the highest coverage of 4G in the country. Most of the users are mobile users on a prepaid plan.
Individuals can also select from their range of Mifi’s, modems, and routers for a more stable and faster connection. The most popular of these devices is the MTN TurboNet device, which provides 4G+ speeds according to MTN.
The Ghanaian branch of one of the biggest telecommunications companies in Ghana also provides internet services for several corporations.
Vodafone
Vodafone Ghana is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, which entered the country after purchasing the national telecommunications network, Ghana Telecom.
Compared to MTN, Vodafone was relatively late in adopting 4G connection support. However, Vodafone is the go-to internet service provider in Ghana for many due to affordability.
Vodafone provides cheaper internet bundles, especially for mobile users, which is a great selling point in an emerging market.
The Red brand network provider also offers extensive fiber connection for companies, even in some rural areas.
Surfline
Surfline is a very new internet service provider in Ghana. It was one of the first networks to get certification to provide 4G connectivity in Ghana.
This certification gave it a first-mover advantage during a period where a lot of people wanted faster connection speeds.
Surfline focuses on providing internet devices such as modems, Mifi’s, and routers instead of delivering connectivity to portable devices through SIM cards.
The downsides to Surfline are that internet packages are expensive, and the network is not available in some places.
Busy 4G
Busy Internet has been around far longer than most people think. This is because the brand rose to prominence after getting a license to provide 4G connectivity.
Busy quickly became a more affordable alternative to initial 4G connectivity providers, Surfline and MTN Ghana.
Similar to Surfline, Busy 4G focuses on providing services through internet-specific devices instead of through SIM cards for mobile devices.
AirtelTigo
AirtelTigo is a combination of two brands Airtel and Tigo. Both brands had been struggling to keep up with the immense growth of other networks, leading to a merger in 2019.
AirtelTigo now has a sizeable market share, offering internet services mainly to mobile phones.
Internet packages on the network are also affordable and come with bonuses.
iBust
iBust focuses on a specific niche. It mostly provides services to businesses in Accra and Tema (Greater Accra Region).
The ISP started operation in April 2008, making use of wireless broadband technology from ArrayComm to offer services.
What’s more, iBust uses a “smart” antenna array to enhance radio frequency (RF) coverage to boost the network’s speeds and traffic capacity.
Teledata ICT
The final company on our top internet service providers in Ghana list is Teledata ICT. The ISP has been in existence for over sixteen years, after going live in 2004.
Teledata ICT serves over 40,000 users with extensive fiber connectivity in major cities like Tema, Accra, Kumasi, and more. Further, Teledact ICT provides a 3.5 GHz network in most regions in Ghana.
There are several internet service providers in Ghana to choose from. When making a choice, you should consider the internet speed in your area and cost.
