Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced that enhanced value packages for DStv subscribers would be available on October 1, following engagements with the satellite TV provider to ensure fair pricing in Ghana.

MultiChoice also announced that a review meeting would be held in December to assess the impact of the value upgrade. In a statement shared on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Communications Ministry confirmed that following the scheduled review, the upgraded packages remain in force.

“The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has continued to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana after the October 1, 2025, implementation of increased value for subscribers. The Committee noted that the enhanced packages were duly implemented as announced and remain in force.”

The statement further highlighted, “Ghanaians responded positively to the value increase, resulting in a significant growth in subscriptions.”

In addition, a multi-agency committee is intensifying efforts to combat internet streaming piracy, a practice that threatens tax revenue, undermines the creative industry, and exposes consumers to malware and phishing attacks.

“The Committee, comprising representatives from MoCDTI, the NCA, and MultiChoice, is collaborating with other agencies, including the Cybersecurity Authority (CBA), to curb internet streaming piracy of pay-TV content, which causes revenue losses to both the government and the creative industry and increases consumer security risks,” the statement read.

Background

MultiChoice, in a joint press briefing with the Minister, announced the value upgrade for its subscribers. On Wednesday, October 1, the company confirmed Minister Samuel Nartey George’s announcement, clarifying that the upgrades were part of a permanent, renegotiated arrangement.

“Following the joint press conference with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, the National Communications Authority, MultiChoice Africa, and MultiChoice Ghana, we wish to clarify FAQs published on our website, which may have created an erroneous impression regarding the DStv value offering. Effective October 1, 2025, we fully support the joint media statement issued by Minister George, and implementation has already commenced.”

The statement also noted that the Committee, chaired by the Minister, will reconvene in the last quarter of the year to review the impact of the upgrade as part of a periodic assessment.

“As outlined in the joint media statement regarding the value offering, the Committee will reconvene in three months to evaluate the impact of this initiative. There is no restriction on subscribers’ choice of bouquets. This offer is available to existing, returning, and new customers from October 1, 2025.”

The clarification came after criticisms directed at Sam George following the release of FAQs explaining the “We’ve Got You” promotion package. MultiChoice Africa’s adjustment followed calls by the Ningo-Prampram MP for a reduction in DStv subscription packages for Ghanaian customers. The Minister had earlier instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend DStv broadcasts should MultiChoice fail to reduce package prices.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Friday, September 5, Sam George said the government had established a joint committee with MultiChoice Ghana to reach a final agreement on price adjustments to benefit Ghanaian customers.

“We have taken immediate steps to put together a committee comprising representatives from the ministry, the NCA, MultiChoice Ghana, and MultiChoice Africa. I will personally chair the committee. They have agreed to a reduction, and we are discussing the level of adjustment. As a Minister, I believe we do not need 30 days,” he stated.

On Wednesday, September 24, the NCA announced a 7-day extension for the stakeholder committee, initially tasked to review DStv’s pricing model and present a report by September 29, 2025. The extension was granted following the committee’s request, which was approved by the Minister.

“Whilst the Committee has made significant progress, it has requested a one-week extension to complete its work, which has been granted by the Honourable Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations. Consequently, the outcome is expected to be presented by September 29, 2025.”

The stakeholder committee, established to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana, commenced work on September 8, 2025, to achieve a shared understanding of DStv pricing for Ghana and develop structured, mutually acceptable, and commercially viable measures to address the Minister's concerns regarding subscription costs.