Government Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Pricing Dispute

JHNews || The Minister for Communications Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has warned MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, that the government will not tolerate what he described as “disrespect to Ghanaians” over subscription fees.

In a strongly worded statement, the Minister said MultiChoice had initially indicated willingness to engage on price reductions and requested a stay of enforcement action. However, their latest communication suggests otherwise.

“If MultiChoice is not interested, as they claim in their last statement, in discussing a reduction in prices, we will proceed to effect the shutdown tomorrow as indicated,” the Minister stressed.

He further cautioned that “no company is above the law,” adding that the National Communications Authority (NCA) would enforce regulatory action if MultiChoice fails to comply.