The National Communications Authority (NCA) has initiated discussions with MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV, regarding the recent price hike controversy.
The development comes after the government threatened to suspend DSTV operations in the country if the company failed to review its charges.
The Minister of Communication, Digitalisation, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, gave an ultimatum at a Government Accountability Series for MultiChoice to reduce DSTV subscription charges or risk having their operating license revoked.
After further engagements, the Minister announced that an agreement had been reached to reduce the prices, following MultiChoice’s initial refusal to comply with the Minister’s directive.
In a latest response, MultiChoice noted that it is engaging relevant stakeholders to determine the way forward but has not agreed to any subscription cuts as communicated by Sam George.
The Minister, in response, also emphasised that the company must comply with the laws of the land, reiterating that no entity is above the law.
The NCA, in a Sunday, September 7, 2025 statement said while it “reviews their submission, there have been further engagements with Multichoice Ghana regarding its public statement dated, 5th September 2025.”
As part of the clarifications obtained, the Authority stated that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed with the Minister’s directive for “the establishment of a Stakeholder Committee to evaluate DSTV pricing in Ghana and that they intend to fully participate in this work.”
While indicating that the outcome of the Committee’s work would be determined at the end of its work, it added that “MutiChoice has confirmed that it will respect due process and the laws of Ghana and its people.”
The statement further indicated that the Stakeholder Committee will have its first meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025.
