The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has given MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, until September 6, 2025, to reduce its subscription fees or risk having its operating license revoked.
The minister issued the ultimatum while addressing participants at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, stressing that the government is determined to ensure fair pricing for Ghanaian consumers in line with the country’s improving economic outlook.
“They have up to the 6th of September. If by that time there is no resolution, we will shut down the operations of MultiChoice. No company, no corporate entity is more powerful than the collective interest of the Ghanaian people,” Mr. George declared.
According to the minister, MultiChoice has repeatedly failed to comply with directives from the National Communications Authority (NCA), which requires the company to submit critical pricing data under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
“Fifteen or sixteen days ago, I met with MultiChoice and imposed a GH¢10,000 daily fine on them. So now, they owe us between GH¢150,000 and GH¢170,000. The NCA will collect the money,” Mr. George disclosed.
The minister revealed that the government had called on MultiChoice to reduce its subscription charges by 30 percent, reflecting recent macroeconomic gains and a bid to make digital television services more affordable.
“I have engaged them and asked them to do a 30 percent reduction in line with improved economic conditions in the country, but they have failed to comply,” he noted.
Mr. George indicated that a meeting between the government and MultiChoice Ghana is scheduled for tomorrow to conclude discussions on the matter. Should the company fail to reach an agreement by the September 6 deadline, the government will move to revoke its license and suspend operations.
The ultimatum signals a strong stance by the government against multinational corporations operating in Ghana without prioritising consumer interests.
