Accra: Subscribers of DSTV in Ghana will see an increase in value from October 1, 2025, following a new agreement between the government and MultiChoice Africa, the operators of the platform. This agreement follows months of discussions aimed at establishing a fair pricing regime in Ghana compared to other African countries where DSTV operates. Under the new deal, subscribers can expect between 33% to 50% more value, depending on their DSTV package or bouquet, for the next three months, after which the agreement will be reviewed.

According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement was made at a news conference in Accra by Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications Digital Technology and Innovation. He described the agreement as an unprecedented increase in value, unique to Ghana, allowing DSTV subscribers in the country to enjoy more services for less.

Under the new arrangement, subscribers on the Paddy bouquet will be upgraded to Access, gaining 35 additional channels and saving 40% on subscription fees. Those on the Access bouquet will automatically move to Family, receiving 19 extra channels and saving 48%. The Family bouquet subscribers will be upgraded to Compact, adding 22 more channels and saving 50% on subscription charges.

The Minister further noted that Compact subscribers will be upgraded to Compact Plus, and Compact Plus subscribers will gain access to the Premium bouquet. Subscribers already on the Premium bouquet will not miss out; they will be entered into a draw to win a fully paid trip to Dubai.

Mr. George elaborated that the Compact package, currently priced at GHS380, will be upgraded to Compact Plus, which costs GHS570, with an addition of 12 channels and a 33% value saving. Compact Plus subscribers will move to the Premium bouquet, adding 18 channels and saving 34% on subscription charges.

He also highlighted that Premium bouquet subscribers, priced at 865 Ghana Cedis, will maintain access to all content and automatically enter a competition to win a fully paid trip to watch selected English Premiership Games, subject to terms and conditions.

The government and MultiChoice had been at odds over what the government considered an unfair pricing regime compared to other African countries. In August, the Minister had threatened to revoke the broadcasting license of MultiChoice Ghana if pricing reviews were not addressed, leading to the current agreement.

Mr. George announced that aside from the subscription offer, MultiChoice Africa agreed to a GHS555 subsidy for the Zappa decoder and dish kit. New customers can obtain the decoder and dish kit at half its current price.

The Minister warned against using DSTV decoders imported from Nigeria, stating that it deprives Ghana of revenue and warned of strict measures against offenders. He urged Ghanaians to purchase and use decoders from MultiChoice Ghana to ensure revenue stays within the country.