‘We Only Reduced Our Decoder Prices And Not Subscription’ – MultiChoice

MultiChoice, the leading satellite television provider in Nigeria, has denied claims of reducing its subscription fees amid a recent drop in subscribers.

Reports had claimed that the company had initially increased its prices, citing rising costs and inflation, but the move was met with widespread criticism from consumers and regulatory authorities.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja subsequently ordered MultiChoice to revert to its old prices, pending the outcome of a full hearing on the matter.

The initial report said Multichoice has now complied with the court order, readjusting its subscription rates for both DStv and GOtv users.

According to the report, the new rates, which took effect on June 16, 2024, see the DStv Premium package reduced from ₦37,000 to ₦29,500, while the Compact+ package has been reduced from ₦25,000 to ₦19,800.

Similarly, the Compact Bouquet package has been reduced from ₦15,700 to ₦12,500, and the Confam package has been reduced from ₦9,300 to ₦7,400.

GOtv subscribers have also seen their prices reduced, with the Super+ package now costing ₦12,500 instead of ₦15,700, and the Super package reduced from ₦9,600 to ₦7,600.

The GOtv Max package has been reduced from ₦6,300 to ₦5,700, while the GOtv Joli package has been reduced from ₦4,500 to ₦3,950. The GOtv Jinja package has been reduced from ₦3,200 to ₦2,700.

However, a source in the company who spoke with BusinessDay on Tuesday said the company only reduced decoder prices, but subscription prices remained unchanged.

The source said, “We only reduced our decoder prices and not subscription prices.”