The stakeholder committee set up by the government to look into the prices of DStv subscriptions has announced that the 33 and 50 per cent increase in value on subscriptions, which started on October 1, 2025, “remain in force”.

According to a statement issued by the National Communications Authority, the committee indicated that the new prices remain in force because Ghanaians have accepted them.

“The stakeholder committee established under the chairmanship of the Honourable Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana continued to meet after the October 1, 2025, implementation of increased value for DStv subscribers in Ghana.

“The committee noted that the enhanced value packages were duly implemented as announced and remain in force. Ghanaians responded positively to the value increase, resulting in a significant increase in subscriptions,” part of the statement reads.

The statement also indicated that the committee is working to tackle illegalities in the broadcast service delivery sector.

“The committee, comprising representatives from the MoCDTI, NCA and MultiChoice, is collaborating with other agencies, including the Cybersecurity Authority, to curb internet streaming piracy of pay TV content, which causes loss of tax revenue, loss of revenue to the creative industry, and increases consumer security risks to malware and phishing schemes.

“The working group will continue its engagements to ensure our mutual commitments to the objectives are attained,” the statement said.

Sam George unveils enhanced DStv packages for Ghanaian subscribers

Under the new structure, subscribers on the Padi bouquet at GH¢59 will automatically be upgraded to Access worth GH¢99.

Access subscribers at GH¢99 will be moved to Family valued at GH¢190, while Family package holders paying GH¢190 will be upgraded to Compact at GH¢380, with access to live football matches.

Compact subscribers at GH¢380 will be moved to Compact Plus worth GH¢570, and Compact Plus customers paying GH¢570 will be upgraded to Premium, which costs GH¢865.

Premium subscribers will continue to enjoy the flagship bouquet and qualify for a chance to win trips to watch selected English Premier League matches.

In addition, MultiChoice Africa will subsidise the cost of Zapper decoders and dish kits by GH¢555, effectively reducing the price by half for new customers.

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