The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has ordered MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DStv, to lower its subscription fees by September 6, 2025, or risk losing its license.
Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George highlighted the government’s dedication to ensuring fair pricing for Ghanaian consumers, especially given the improving economic conditions.
He announced that officials will meet with MultiChoice the following day to address the matter.
“They have until September 6. If no agreement is reached by then, we will shut down MultiChoice’s operations. No company is more important than the collective interests of the Ghanaian people,” he warned.
The Minister also disclosed that MultiChoice has not provided essential pricing information as required by the Electronic Communications Act (ECA), leading to outstanding debts owed to the National Communications Authority (NCA).
Additionally, the company has accumulated fines between GH¢150,000 and GH¢170,000 due to a GH¢10,000 per day penalty that was imposed two weeks ago.
Mr. George noted that the government’s instruction for a 30 percent cut in subscription fees has so far been disregarded by MultiChoice.
