Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mr. Sam George, has announced a landmark agreement between the government and MultiChoice Ghana that will bring significant changes to DSTV pricing and services for subscribers across the country.
The breakthrough deal was achieved after a series of deliberations by a stakeholder committee that included representatives from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the National Communications Authority, MultiChoice Africa, and MultiChoice Ghana. The primary aim is to deliver greater value to customers while addressing longstanding issues in Ghana’s pay-TV market.
One major concern tackled in the negotiations was the cross-border piracy of DSTV decoders from Nigeria, a practice that has cost Ghana tax revenue, shifted jobs abroad, and left customers without proper service. To combat this, the committee recommended forming a working group to implement robust anti-piracy measures.
The new pricing structure, effective October 1, 2025, will see DSTV subscribers in Ghana upgraded to higher-value packages at no extra cost:
Padi bouquet subscribers will move up to Access (GH₵ 99), gaining 35 additional channels and saving 40%.
Access bouquet subscribers will upgrade to Family (GH₵ 190), with 19 extra channels—a 48% saving.
Family package subscribers will be bumped to Compact (GH₵ 380), with 22 more channels, including live football, for 50% less.
Compact package subscribers will transition to Compact Plus (GH₵ 570), receiving 12 additional channels—a 33% saving.
Compact Plus subscribers will advance to Premium (GH₵ 865), with 18 more channels and a 34% saving.
MultiChoice Africa will also offer a GH₵ 555 subsidy on the Zap decoder and dish kit, making it available to new customers at half the current price.
Minister Sam George praised MultiChoice Ghana for its goodwill and commitment to Ghanaian subscribers, emphasizing that the revised pricing and expanded packages will provide much-needed relief to households, improve customer experience, and ensure DSTV’s long-term viability in Ghana.
The stakeholder committee will reconvene in three months to evaluate the impact of these landmark measures.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
