The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has instructed MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, to lower its subscription charges by September 6, 2025, or risk losing its operating license.
Addressing participants at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George said government was determined to protect the interest of consumers by ensuring that pay-TV services reflect the country’s current economic realities. He added that officials are scheduled to meet representatives of MultiChoice tomorrow to address the matter.
“They have up to the 6th of September. If by then there is no resolution, we will shut down the operations of MultiChoice. No company is more powerful than the collective interest of the Ghanaian people,” he cautioned.
The Minister also disclosed that MultiChoice has failed to provide key pricing information required under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). This, he explained, has led to arrears owed to the National Communications Authority (NCA).
In addition, the company has accumulated fines estimated between GH¢150,000 and GH¢170,000 after being penalised GH¢10,000 per day for non-compliance over the past two weeks.
