MultiChoice Ghana has clarified that it has not reached any agreement with government to slash DStv subscription prices, pushing back against reports suggesting otherwise.
In a statement issued on Friday, September 5, 2025, the pay-TV operator said while it remains open to discussions with authorities, no decision has yet been made on lowering its fees. The company stressed that its position is guided by a commitment to engage constructively but insisted that “dialogue is still ongoing.”
This clarification came hours after the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, told the media that a five-member joint committee had been established to design a “suitable price reduction strategy” for subscribers.
The committee, according to the Minister, would comprise representatives from the Ministry, the National Communications Authority (NCA), MultiChoice Ghana, and MultiChoice Africa.
However, MultiChoice’s public response appears to have triggered further tension. The Minister, reacting in a Facebook post, accused the operator of shifting its stance after previously requesting a suspension of enforcement actions. He warned that government would not hesitate to shut down the company’s operations if it fails to engage sincerely on pricing issues.
The standoff reflects a growing clash between regulators seeking price reductions for consumers and the operator, which is cautious about making commitments without comprehensive dialogue.
For subscribers, the uncertainty means it remains unclear whether relief in subscription costs will materialize by the government’s earlier September 6 deadline. Meanwhile, MultiChoice has reiterated that while it values its Ghanaian customer base, it will continue to advocate for fair and evidence-based discussions before any pricing decision is taken.
