The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially notified Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its Subscription Management Service for Satellite Television Broadcasting (Pay TV Direct-to-Home Bouquet).

This action follows a directive issued by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George.

The development comes amid a standoff between Multichoice Ghana and the Minister, who has accused the company, operators of DStv, of imposing unfair and exorbitant subscription fees on Ghanaians.

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and sighted by GhanaWeb Business, the NCA said the regulatory action is being taken under Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), citing concerns over Multichoice Ghana’s pricing model, which it described as “inimical to the public interest.”

As required by law, Multichoice Ghana has been given a 30-day window to respond. During this period, the company may submit its views, take remedial action, or file a written statement of objections regarding the planned suspension.

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“By this notice, Multichoice Ghana has thirty (30) days within which the company may present its views, or provide remedial action, and submit a written statement of its objections to the suspension of the authorisation,” the statement said.

The move marks a significant development in the regulation of pay-TV services in Ghana, as the NCA reinforces its mandate to ensure fair and transparent practices in the communications sector.

Further updates are expected upon the conclusion of the 30-day response period.

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