MultiChoice Nigeria has announced an increase in subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv services
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced an increase in subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv services, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. The company cites rising operational costs driven by economic factors like currency depreciation and high inflation as the reason for this adjustment. With the new pricing, DStv Premium will be priced at N44,500, Compact Plus at N30,000, and Compact at N19,000. For GOtv, the new rates will be N16,800 for Supa Plus, N11,400 for Supa, and N8,500 for Max. This announcement has drawn criticism from subscribers, many of whom are frustrated by the frequent price increases without noticeable improvements in service quality. In light of the planned increase, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called MultiChoice Nigeria to an investigative hearing on February 27, 2025. The commission seeks to address concerns regarding potential anti-competitive practices and market exploitation. MultiChoice has rolled out a support package to lessen the impact on customers. Subscribers who renew their subscriptions before expiration will not be subject to the new rates for a limited time.
Additionally, the ongoing “Step Up” offer allows both active and disconnected subscribers to access content beyond their current package through an automatic upgrade when they pay for a higher package. Despite these initiatives, the price hike has sparked further discussions about the affordability of pay-TV services in Nigeria, particularly in light of the ongoing economic challenges. FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over Planned Price Hike.
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This country will not kill us with excessive bills , this is the 4th to 5th time DStv is increasing tariff