- Comedian SDK Dele criticizes high data costs and slow internet speeds
- Mahama blames single network dominance for data issues
- Mahama pledges to improve internet with satellite and 5G networks
Comedian and skit maker SDK Dele addressed former President John Dramani Mahama’s town hall meeting, expressing concerns about the rising cost of data and slow internet speeds in Ghana.
SDK, speaking as a content creator, highlighted the struggles he faces with data costs and slow upload speeds, which can take up to 30 minutes to upload a single video. “I hope that when you come into power, you will address this issue because you spoke about a 24-hour economy and all that,” he urged Mahama.
The comedian also inquired about Mahama’s plans for aspiring movie industry professionals.
In response, Mahama attributed the data issues to a lack of market competition, citing the dominance of a single network. “When I look at Airtel, Glo, and other networks, their influence on the market seems to have dwindled. Now it is left with MTN, Vodafone, and Telecel. It is important to uplift the other telcos so that competition increases and rates decrease,” Mahama explained.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer proposed introducing a satellite network in 2024 to improve internet services and expressed hope for the introduction of 5G networks in Ghana. He assured SDK and the audience that he would address these issues if re-elected.
