Category: Tigo

To celebrate the month of love, telecom operator AirtelTigo has launched a campaign themed “Share the Love”. Through this initiative, AirtelTigo will reward customers with various gifts, including an all-expense paid romantic getaway.

According to the Director of Marketing Operations for AirtelTigo, Pius Owusu Tuffour, to stand a chance to win the fully paid trip, customers would need to send an SMS with the word ‘START’ to 4062 at a charge of 50 pesewas to enter a game of trivia and build-up points.

He explained that two customers with the highest points will be rewarded with full VIP treatment at the Maaha Beach Resort located in the Western region together with their partners, adding that winners will be announced on 10^th February 2019 and will be notified by AirtelTigo authorized personnel.

In addition to the weekend trip, AirtelTigo will also reward customers who will purchase Unlimited Voice Bundles and Big Time Data Bundles for their loved ones. This can be done by dialling *533# for Unlimited Voice Bundles and *111# for Big Time Data Bundles. Customers who purchase the most for others will stand the chance of winning great prizes such as hampers and free movie tickets.

“The year has kicked off to an exciting start at AirtelTigo and we’re happy to celebrate this month of love with our customers. ‘Share The Love’ is one of many initiatives that we have planned through the course of 2019, as we are fixated on making customers’ lives better,” he said.

He urged customers to beware of the activities of scammers. AirtelTigo does not charge any fee before prizes are redeemed.

The National Communications Authority has given approval for the merger between Bharti Ghana Limited (Airtel) and Millicom Ghana Limited (Tigo), to proceed subject to some conditions. However, We at Mfidie.com strongly believe that the Merger will go Through.

The Airtel – Tigo merged entity in Ghana will be the second largest mobile network operator in the country. It is envisaged that the combined business will offer improved coverage and better quality of service to customers in both urban and rural Ghana, enabling wider access to communication solutions for businesses and mobile financial services to the Ghanaian customers.

As an Existing subscriber of either Airtel or Tigo, you may have a lot of questions on your mind. Today, we look at some of these questions and give your verified answers to them.

Are customers of Airtel or Tigo supposed to take any action?

No, As a customer of either of the two networks, you are not supposed to take any action at all. You just have to keep enjoying the services you already enjoy.

Will customers’ SIMs undergo any changes or will their phone numbers change?

Your SIM card and phone number will remain as they are. They will not change in any way. You will continue to enjoy all the wonderful services you currently enjoy on Airtel or Tigo without any disruptions occurring due to the merger.

What happens to Customers’ Airtime and Data Bundles?

Airtime balances and Data balances will not in anyway be affected by the merger. Customers will be able to enjoy those services without any hitches.

What about Airtel Money and Tigo Cash accounts and Balances?

Nothing will happen to your Airtel Money and Tigo Cash Wallets. You can send and withdraw money, as well as continue to use your Airtel Money and Tigo Cash Wallets to pay for goods and services as you do today.

Do existing Customers of Either Airtel or Tigo need a new Sim Card or need to do a new SIM Card Registration?

No! Your Old SIM Card will continue to work perfectly. If you have already registered your SIM Card, then there is no need to register it again.

If you need to know more about the Airtel-Tigo Merger and how you will be affected as a subscriber, kindly call 100 on your Airtel or Tigo Handset.

It all started as a mere speculation in the middle of 2016 – Millicom International Cellular SA (Tigo), and Bharti Airtel (Airtel) are going to merge. A lot of people did not think that would be possible. However, as the days turned into months, it became clearer and clearer that the merger between Tigo and Airtel would see the light of day.

It was therefore not so surprising when on 3rd March 2017, the two telecommunication operators announced that they have, through their respective subsidiaries, entered into an agreement to combine their operations in Ghana.

Although the transaction is subject to obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities in Ghana and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, we believe the merger would see the day of light. The merger, when finally completed, is expected to push the new entity (whatever it may be called) to be a real strong force in the telecommunications industry in Ghana.

What do we know so far about this merger?

1. Equal Ownership

   Tigo and Airtel are currently the third and fourth biggest telecommunication networks in Ghana. Together, Tigo and Airtel provide millions of Ghanaian residents voice and data services. One would think that the “bigger company” would own more of the new company once the merger is done. However, that would not be the case. Once the merger if complete, there would be equal ownership. As per the agreement on the 3rd of April 2017, both companies are to have equal ownership and governance rights in the combined entity. Good for Business though.

2. Airtel – Tigo Merger takes them to number two

   What is the number one telecommunications company in Ghana? Quite Obvious. What this merger will do is to bring the new entity to a number two position. The joint entity is expected to be a strong number two operator with nearly 10 million customers, including over 5.6 Million data customers. This means increase in revenue, which is also estimated to reach $300m.

A lot of Ghanaians are very happy about the merger. Some are of the view that the merger will create greater competition in the telecommunications industry. Such competition would then lead to better services of all consumers and maybe some very cool data and voice deals. We should be looking out for deals that would likely be competing with Vodafone X or an improved version of Tigo Tribe.

Another general expectation is that after the merger is completed, network coverage of the new entity will be extended. Most people in areas that previously did not have good network connections will want to have a feel of this merger. People will be expecting not to climb ORANGE trees before they get a good network reception.

Hopefully, this merger is done soon, then we can judge whether it has been for better or for worse on the side of the consumer. After all, we all know entities are always looking at how to satisfy shareholders. What do you make of the merger? Let your view be heard in the comment below.

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