- The battle over DStv subscription fees in Ghana is entering a decisive phase. MultiChoice Ghana and the National Communications Authority (NCA) will meet on September 8, 2025, to begin formal deliberations on pricing, following weeks of public tension and a missed regulatory deadline.
- The outcome could reshape how pay-TV services are priced and regulated in Ghana.
After weeks of mounting pressure and a missed compliance deadline, MultiChoice Ghana is now set to face the National Communications Authority (NCA) in a formal stakeholder meeting to review DStv pricing in Ghana. The meeting, scheduled for September 8, 2025, marks the first step in a process that could reshape the pay-TV landscape.
The NCA confirmed that MultiChoice has submitted its response to the regulator’s notice of intent to suspend its authorisation and request for a breakdown of its pricing model. The company has agreed to participate fully in the Stakeholder Committee, a body directed by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to evaluate the fairness and structure of DStv’s fees.
This development follows MultiChoice’s public statement on September 5, which denied any prior agreement to reduce prices—a move that drew sharp criticism from Communications Minister Sam George and triggered threats of a shutdown.
According to the NCA, further engagements have taken place since the submission, and MultiChoice has pledged to respect due process and Ghanaian law throughout the review. The regulator emphasized that the committee’s findings will determine the next steps, and assured the public that updates will be provided as the process unfolds.
As the spotlight turns to the September 8 meeting, consumers and industry watchers alike are hoping for greater transparency, fairer pricing, and a resolution that reflects the interests of Ghanaian households.
