Ghanaians will soon enjoy more affordable access to satellite television, as the government announces new DStv subscription packages starting at just GH¢50 per month. The move aims to tackle the growing problem of TV piracy and make premium content more accessible to households nationwide.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made the announcement at a press conference, revealing that the new packages will be available from November 5, 2026. Minister George explained that the reduced pricing is designed to offer subscribers greater value for money and more viewing options. The GH¢50 package, he noted, will cost less than GH¢2 a day, while another new package will be priced slightly above GH¢3 a day.
For viewers seeking more variety, a GH¢250 package will grant access to over 120 channels, including premium sports and entertainment such as Formula One and golf. The minister specified that the roll-out of the new prices is subject to clearance from the Attorney-General.
Addressing the issue of piracy, Sam George said the government will partner with the Cyber Security Authority, National Communications Authority, National Security, customs, and other agencies to clamp down on the sale and use of pirated decoders and illegal TV boxes. “If you’re going to make it a high risk enterprise for people to use pirated boxes, then you need to make it a low entry access for everybody,” he explained.
He further disclosed that a committee on subscription pricing and piracy is actively working not only on pricing but also on enforcement. Ongoing discussions with Canal+, which now owns MultiChoice Group, have yielded a sustainable solution for Ghanaians, with specific packages to be announced soon.
Sam George emphasized the government’s motivation: “The question had been very simple. How do we put content in the hands or in the homes of Ghanaian families at a price that is affordable? The Ghanaian consumer is our ultimate interest.”
MultiChoice Ghana CEO, Alex Okyere, confirmed the merger of MultiChoice and Canal+ and stressed that the new prices are not promotional offers but permanent rates. “These are the new packs, new prices that are here to stay,” he said.
The initiative comes after months of public complaints over high DStv subscription fees and the rise of pirated decoders, which have negatively impacted both consumers and the local broadcasting industry. With these new measures, the government hopes to provide affordable, legal access to quality television for all Ghanaians while protecting the industry from piracy.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com