MultiChoice to Join Stakeholder Committee on DStv Pricing

The standoff between government and MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription fees is moving into a new phase, as the National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that the pay-TV operator will participate in a stakeholder committee to review its pricing model.

In a statement, the NCA confirmed receiving MultiChoice Ghana’s formal response to its notice of intention to suspend the company’s authorisation, as well as a request for details of its pricing structure.

According to the Authority, three key clarifications were reached following engagements with the broadcaster:

• MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to the directive from the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for the formation of a stakeholder committee to evaluate DStv pricing.

• The company affirmed that the committee’s conclusions will guide the way forward.

• MultiChoice pledged to respect due process and abide by Ghanaian laws throughout the review.

The NCA disclosed that the first meeting of the stakeholder committee is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, with updates to follow after its deliberations.

The development marks a significant turn in the heated dispute, which escalated last week after MultiChoice denied reports that it had agreed to reduce subscription fees, despite earlier claims by the minister. The denial triggered threats of a possible shutdown of DStv services in Ghana, sparking public concern among subscribers.

By agreeing to sit at the table, MultiChoice appears to be backing away from confrontation, opening a path for structured dialogue on what has become one of the most closely watched regulatory battles in Ghana’s media and telecoms space.

For millions of DStv subscribers, however, the key question remains whether the committee’s work will translate into lower prices or simply prolong the uncertainty.