Ghana Phone Number Prefixes: Which Network Does a Number Belong To?
The full list of MTN, AirtelTigo (AT) and Telecel number prefixes in Ghana, so you never send a bundle to the wrong network again.
Updated 10 September 2026
Sending data to the wrong network is the most common mistake people make when buying a bundle for someone else. In Ghana the first three digits of a number tell you exactly which network it is on.
Ghana number prefixes by network
| Network | Prefixes |
|---|---|
| MTN | 024, 025, 053, 054, 055, 059 |
| AirtelTigo (AT) | 026, 027, 056, 057 |
| Telecel (formerly Vodafone) | 020, 050 |
What about ported numbers?
Ghana allows number portability, so a number that starts with 024 can, in rare cases, be sitting on another network. If a bundle fails or the customer insists their network is different, ask them to dial *156# to confirm the network before you retry.
The quickest way to be sure
When you buy through ConnectDataGH, the network is detected from the number automatically and the number is verified before the order is sent. If the prefix and the network do not match, you are warned before any money leaves your wallet.
Writing numbers correctly
- Local format:
0244123456(10 digits, starts with 0) - International format:
+233244123456(drop the leading 0 after +233)
Both work at checkout. Spaces and dashes are ignored.