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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally notified MultiChoice Ghana of plans to suspend its authorization to operate satellite pay-TV services, giving the company 30 days to respond.
This follows a directive from the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who has criticized the company’s subscription fees as excessive and unfair to Ghanaian consumers.
MultiChoice Ghana, which operates DStv, had earlier described the Minister’s directive as “regrettable” and argued that lowering subscription fees further is not viable given current market conditions.
However, the Minister dismissed the company’s explanation, insisting that their pricing model does not reflect the financial difficulties faced by the average Ghanaian.
According to a statement from the NCA released on Thursday, August 7, the move is grounded in Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775). The authority considers the company’s pricing model contrary to the public interest.
MultiChoice Ghana now has 30 days to present its views, propose solutions, or formally object to the planned suspension.
This development comes amid growing dissatisfaction over DStv’s pricing, with some stakeholders, including the Minority in Parliament, calling for constructive dialogue. Despite this, the Minister has emphasized that regulatory action will continue.
Further announcements are expected once the 30-day period elapses.
