How to obtain broadband in Ghana?
Access to fast, reliable internet is one of the best boosts for productivity or entertainment that you can get. With how dependent society is becoming on the internet for work, information or fun, the decision on internet access is one of the most important ones that one can make.
Broadband internet, which Wikipedia defines as “any high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access.” This means if you’re reading this article on the internet right now then you’re likely using some kind of broadband internet service.
In Ghana, there are usually two kinds of broadband internet available. They are mobile broadband and fixed broadband. Mobile broadband is the 3G and 4G internet connections on smartphones that comprise the way majority of Ghanaians access the internet. Fixed broadband, as implied by the name, refers to internet access fixed at a location be it an office, residence or other institution.
There are several broadband providers in Ghana. The mobile telecommunication companies mostly offer both mobile broadband and fixed broadband services if demanded. There are also independent broadband providers that provide fixed broadband.
If you are looking to get fixed broadband, you need to have an idea of how often you will use the service and how much data you are likely to use in a month. This is because fixed broadband is usually less flexible in terms of data packages than mobile broadband. The option to pay for only what you use is usually unavailable and it may prove to be a waste of resources if you pay a fixed price only to use a tiny fraction of the data allocation. For example, if you mostly access the internet at the office and then sleep soon after getting home, paying a fixed price for broadband may not make financial sense.
But if you do consider your frequency of internet use and the volume of data consumed and you feel that fixed broadband is the way to go then you must look at the offerings of the different Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Starting with this list you can visit the websites of the ISPs to determine their pricing, flexibility and payment plans. But you don’t need to run away from our site. We, here at GhanaCompares.com, can help you find the best provider. The cost of installation is important but it is not the most important thing you should look at when comparing providers. More important is the value in the data packages the ISP is offering.
Some of the ISPs offer monthly packages with maximum data usage while others have a fixed price that you pay for unlimited internet access. If you have an office with several employees, then it may make sense to go for an unlimited package as that will usually prove to be better value for money.
When applying for fixed broadband, it usually required that you provide some personal details such as name, date of birth, residential and postal addresses. After that the ISP undertakes the installation and then you pick a data package.
Internet access these days is more of a necessity than a luxury. Fixed broadband services provides the fast internet access that is required to fully take advantage of the information and entertainment available on the web. Making the time to pick a quality ISP and a package that works for you is certainly worth it.
