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DStv subscribers in Ghana are set to enjoy significantly enhanced service offerings after what the government has described as a major concession by MultiChoice Africa.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, during a press briefing on Monday, September 29. He revealed that MultiChoice Africa has agreed to provide an “unprecedented increased value offer” exclusively for Ghanaian subscribers, following several weeks of negotiations and regulatory pressure.
“MultiChoice Africa has committed to an unprecedented increase in value offer only in Ghana, which will result in Ghanaian DStv subscribers getting more services for less,” the Minister stated.
Depending on the subscriber’s bouquet, customers will receive between 33% and 50% more value under the new arrangement. Here’s how the bouquet upgrades will work:
- Paddy subscribers will be upgraded to Access
- Access subscribers will move to Family
- Family subscribers will be upgraded to Compact
- Compact subscribers will receive Compact Plus
- Compact Plus subscribers will enjoy access to the Premium bouquet
Notably, subscribers already on the Premium package will not be left out—they will be automatically entered into a draw to win a fully paid trip to Dubai.
This enhanced offering will be in effect for the next three months, after which a stakeholder committee will reconvene to assess the program’s impact and determine future steps.
The development follows the conclusion of a review by a special committee set up by the National Communications Authority (NCA) on the Minister’s directive. Formed on September 8, 2025, the committee was tasked with evaluating the fairness and sustainability of DStv’s pricing structure, addressing public concerns around affordability, and improving service delivery.
The negotiations between the government and MultiChoice Ghana were, at times, tense, with Minister George publicly warning of regulatory action if price reductions or value improvements were not implemented. MultiChoice initially resisted the pressure, citing operational and market-related challenges.
However, this latest move signals a turning point. The standoff appears to have eased, ushering in what may be a more collaborative relationship between the Ghanaian government and the satellite TV provider.
