Key takeaways
- MTN Ghana charges GHS 0.1440 for MTN to MTN calls and GHS 0.1464 for MTN to other network calls per minute.
- When roaming in other countries, MTN charges you GHS 1.0042 or GHS 0.8986—depending on the country—for calls you receive from a foreign number.
- MTN offers an IDD bundle to make affordable calls to China, India, the USA, and Canada.
Whether catching up with friends across town or chatting with family overseas, MTN Ghana offers a range of call tariffs to meet your needs.
This article provides a detailed overview of MTN Ghana’s local and international call rates, helping you stay connected without stretching your budget.
Local call rates
MTN Ghana charges its customers for every minute of talk time. Local call rates apply to calls made to other people within Ghana, whether MTN to MTN or MTN to other local networks. Let’s explore this further.
Regular call rate
This is the standard call rate deducted from your airtime when you’re not subscribed to a voice plan.
- On-net calls: Calls from an MTN number to another MTN number are charged GHS 0.1440 per minute.
- Off-net calls: Calls from an MTN number to another local network (Telecel, AT) are charged GHS 0.1464 per minute.
Special call rates
These rates apply to special offers (usually a mix of data, voice, and SMS) you purchase.
| Offers | Duration | Rate per minute (GHS) |
| MTN Free After One | Charged for only the first minute | 0.3539 |
| Sunday Special | 20 mins | 0.76 |
| 37 mins | 1.41 | |
| 70 mins | 2.63 | |
| Jara | 20 mins | 0.76 |
| 37 mins | 1.41 | |
| 70 mins | 2.63 | |
| Pulse; GHS 0.07 – 4.99 | 0.47 mins–76.93 mins | 0.04540 |
| GHS 5 – 9.99 | 35.22 mins–164.15 mins | 0.04260 |
| GHS 10 – 29.99 | 73.35 mins–513.28 mins | 0.04090 |
Roaming call rates
These prices apply to calls from your Ghanaian MTN number while travelling to a different network outside Ghana. Countries allowed for roaming calls have been divided into zones by MTN Ghana.
| Zone | MOC per minute (GHS) | MTC per minute (GHS) |
| 1 | 2.3258 | 0.8986 |
| 2 | 4.2286 | 1.0042 |
- Mobile Originating Calls (MOC): Calls made from an MTN number to a foreign network.
- Mobile Terminating Calls (MTC) calls: Calls made from a foreign network to an MTN number.
International Direct Dialling (IDD) rates
These rates are applied to calls from MTN Ghana to networks outside Ghana. This is quite different from roaming calls, which involve making calls when travelling outside of Ghana.
Below are the rates for direct international dialling to the USA, Canada, China, and India.
| Price (GHS) | Minutes | Validity | Effective per minute (GHS) |
| 2.50 | 30 | 3 days | 0.0833 |
| 6.22 | 70 | 7 days | 0.0889 |
| 12.43 | 150 | 15 days | 0.0829 |
Quick tip: Calls to other countries will be charged directly from your airtime. For precise rates, dial MTN’s toll-free number 100 to connect with an agent. They’ll inquire about your destination country and inform you of the corresponding per-minute charges.
Conclusion
Stay in touch with your loved ones, both near and far. We hope this guide helps you choose the perfect plan that aligns with your budget and calling habits.
Note that these charges are often subject to updates from MTN, often without public notice. Thus, it’s always best to speak to their customer agent to be sure, especially for IDD calls.
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