DStv: Sam George Announces MultiChoice’s Intent to Cut Prices
- The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, said MultiChoice has agreed to reduce DStv prices
- George earlier demanded a 30% reduction in DStv subscription fees for Ghanaian consumers
- MultiChoice has argued that the cedi's recent appreciation was not sufficient grounds for a price reduction
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has announced that Multichoice has agreed to cut DStv prices.
On September 5, he said the government has established a joint committee with MultiChoice Ghana to decide on a reduction in DStv subscription prices.
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This follows a standoff between the ministry and Multichoice over a proposed 30% cut in subscription fees.
“Let us be clear—they have finally accepted that there will be a reduction, and they want us to discuss the level of reduction. I believe that as a minister, we do not need 30 days."
George added that he expects a decision to be arrived at in 14 days.
Since August 15, the government has been fining MultiChoice GH¢10,000 per day on for failing to submit required pricing data under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
Earlier tensions over DStv prices
Following the decision to suspend price hikes in Nigeria, George demanded a 30% reduction in subscription for Ghanaian consumers.
George has been complaining about significant pricing disparities between Ghana and other African countries, noting that DStv's premium bouquet costs $83 in Ghana compared to $29 in Nigeria.
He also cited the appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against major international trading currencies, particularly the US dollar, as the basis for his demands.
However, Multichoice Ghana had resisted the push for a reduction. The company argued that the cedi's recent appreciation was not sufficient grounds for a price reduction.
Afia Schwarzenegger blasts DStv over subscription price
YEN.com.gh reported that Social media personality Afia Schwarzenegger expressed her frustration over the high DStv monthly subscription fees.
She slammed Multichoice for not reducing their monthly fees, despite what she called substandard programming.
Afia Schwarzenegger gained massive support from Ghanaians who also complained about their DStv subscription costs on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
