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Telecel launches Eco-SIM to advance environmental sustainability

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Telecel Ghana has launched the biodegradable Eco-SIM, made with 90% less plastic, to promote environmental sustainability.
  • The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste from the billions of physical SIM cards produced globally each year.
  • This launch is part of Telecel Ghana's broader sustainability agenda, which includes powering network exchanges with solar energy and reforestation efforts.

Telecel Ghana is taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability with the launch of its biodegradable Eco-SIM. This new product is designed to reduce plastic waste, offering customers a greener alternative for staying connected.

The Eco-SIM is manufactured using 90% less plastic compared to conventional SIM cards, while still providing the same reliable voice, data, and digital services. This innovation addresses the substantial environmental impact of the billions of physical SIM cards produced annually worldwide. Data from the Trusted Connectivity Alliance indicates that approximately 3.7 billion physical SIMs were manufactured in 2024 alone.

Every customer who is using an Eco-SIM is taking a small yet meaningful step to reduce plastic waste and support a greener country.

— Aneth MugaDirector of Consumer Business at Telecel Ghana, explaining the impact of the Eco-SIM.

In Ghana, with an estimated over 43 million active mobile SIM users as of February 2026, the telecommunications industry has a considerable opportunity to curb plastic consumption. Telecel Ghana views the Eco-SIM as a way to put climate action directly into the hands of its customers. "Every customer who is using an Eco-SIM is taking a small yet meaningful step to reduce plastic waste and support a greener country," said Aneth Muga, Director of Consumer Business at Telecel Ghana.

The introduction of the Eco-SIM aligns with Telecel Ghana's wider sustainability initiatives. The company is actively transitioning its network exchanges to run on solar power, with 16 exchanges already utilizing renewable energy. Furthermore, Telecel Ghana has engaged in reforestation efforts, planting over 40,000 trees in various forest reserves. Komla Buami, Director of External Affairs, emphasized the synergy between technology and sustainability, stating, "Telecel’s Eco-SIM shows that technology and sustainability can work hand in hand for the greater good."

Connectivity powers modern life and it’s important 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.

— Komla BuamiDirector of External Affairs at Telecel Ghana, on the integration of technology and environmental responsibility.
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