Court Announces Final Decision on DStv, GOtv Monthly Subscription Fees Increase
- MultiChoice Nigeria has won its case challenging a court judgment that had blocked its recent price increase for DStv and GOtv subscriptions
- The tribunal hearing the case approved the withdrawal of the case by Festus Onifade, the petitioner
- MultiChoice had initially been fined N150 million and ordered to provide a one-month free subscription
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The Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has granted a request from lawyer Festus Onifade to withdraw his case against MultiChoice Nigeria concerning a price hike of GOtv and DStv subscriptions.
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The verdict was reached by a three-member panel of the tribunal led by Thomas Okosu.
Onifade had sued MultiChoice and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the price hike.
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The earlier decision favoured Onifade, temporarily restraining MultiChoice from implementing the price increase scheduled for May 1, 2024, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The decision by MultiChoice to go ahead with the increase led to the tribunal slamming a fine of N150 million and mandating a one-month free subscription for violating interim orders.
Punch reports that MultiChoice appealed and filed for a stay of proceedings, citing naira depreciation in defence of price changes.
The tribunal then rescheduled the case to November, but Onifade has decided to withdraw the suit, which the tribunal approved without awarding costs.
DStv, Gotv subscription prices
Here are DStv and GOtv monthly subscriptions:
- Premium: N37,000
- Compact Plus: N25,000
- Compact: N15,700
- Confam: N9,300
- Yanga: N5,100
- Padi: N3,600
- HDPVR Access Service: N5,000
- Access Service: N5,000
- XtraView: N5,000
Going back to DSTV
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a DSTV user narrated how his friend switched to DSTV after trying different TV plans.
In a video clip, he explained that his friend had signed up for Max Pro but was disappointed when he couldn't show football matches like DSTV.
Eventually, his friend returned to DSTV to enjoy live football fully and get the best value for his subscription.
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