The biodegradable Eco-SIM (L) and the plastic SIM.
Telecel Ghana has launched a biodegradable Eco-SIM to reinforce its commitment to environmental sustainability and offer customers a greener way to stay connected.
Made with 90 percent less plastic, Telecel’s Eco-SIM delivers the same reliable voice, data and digital experience customers expect, while significantly reducing its environmental footprint.
The launch comes at a time when billions of physical SIM cards continue to be produced globally each year.
According to the global connectivity industry association, the Trusted Connectivity Alliance, about 3.7 billion physical SIM cards were manufactured in 2024, which underscores the need to make everyday connectivity products more sustainable.
Data from the National Communications Authority (NCA) estimates that Ghana had more than 43 million active mobile SIM users as of February 2026, which presents an opportunity for the telecommunications industry to reduce plastic consumption and waste through more sustainable alternatives.
“The Eco-SIM is redesigned to reduce waste and put climate action directly into our customers’ hands,” said Aneth Muga, Director of Consumer Business at Telecel Ghana.
“Every customer who uses an Eco-SIM is taking a small yet meaningful step towards reducing plastic waste and supporting a greener country,” she added.
Although small, SIM cards and their packaging contribute to the growing volume of single-use plastics that accumulate in landfills and waterways.
By replacing conventional SIM cards with a biodegradable alternative, Telecel Ghana is making it easier for customers to make more environmentally responsible choices without changing how they stay connected, she intimated.
“Connectivity powers modern life, and it is important that we demonstrate that we can connect people while reducing our environmental impact. Telecel’s Eco-SIM shows that technology and sustainability can work hand in hand for the greater good,” said Komla Buami, Director of External Affairs at Telecel Ghana.
A Business Desk Report