Full List: Again, MultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Prices From March 1

Full List: Again, MultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Prices From March 1

  • Multichoice the owner of DStv and GOtv has decided to raise the subscription prices for most of its packages
  • The new subscription prices show an increase of up to 22.58%, bringing more headaches to Nigerians stretched pocket
  • The broadcasting company has thanked subscribers and promised high-quality content and unparalleled service

Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a price adjustment for its DStv and GOtv packages which will take effect from March 1, 2025.

New GoTv, DStv prices packages
MultiChoice has again decided to increase prices. Photo credit: Pius Utomi Ekpei
Source: Getty Images

The new price changes were made known in a statement titled, ‘Price adjustment on DStv and GOtv packages to business partners signed by John Ugbe chief executive officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.

Ugbe said the decision was reached after careful consideration and analysis of economic factors affecting the industry.

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The statement reads:

"Please be informed of the price adjustment to our DStv and GOtv subscription packages effective 1st March 2025.
"Due to prevalent economic factors leading to increased operational costs, we have unavoidably had to adjust the prices of our DStv and GOtv subscription packages. We understand the impact this change may have on our valued partners, and we have only taken this step after careful consideration and in-depth analysis.
"It has always been our mission to offer the best entertainment to our esteemed customers, and we are committed to continuing delivering high-quality content and unparalleled service to our viewers across Nigeria.
"We thank you for your continued partnership and support and reassure you of our unwavering commitment to deliver the best viewing experience in Nigeria."

DStv, GOtv increase subscription packages

Here is a breakdown of the prices

DSTV packageNewOld
PremiumN44,500.00N37,000
CompactN19,000.00N15,500
Compact ConfamN11,000.00N9,300
YangaN6,000.00N5,100
PadiN4,400.00N3,600

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Here are the new prices for GOtv

GOtv packageNewOld
Supa PlusN16,800.00N15,700
SupaN11,400.00N9,600
Max:N8,500.00N7,200
JolliN5,800.00N4,850
JinjaN3,900.00N3,300
SmallieN1,900.00N1,575

Multichoice increases DStv, GOtv subscription prices
Nigerian families to pay more to watch DStv, GOtv Photo credit: Yellow Dog Productions Inc
Source: Getty Images

React to new DSTV prices

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the new prices.

@GentleJayson wrote:

"I don’t understand why they increased the price when there is no light to watch."

@TheQueenAminat added:

"Every time DStv increases their tariff, many people claim they will switch to other platforms, but they never do."

@skillzxtimi

"Do you all think Dstv is a charity organization or something? Instead of us to hold government responsible you’re saying people should boycott them."

DStv adds 2 channels to mid-range package

Legit.ng also reported that Multichoice has decided to increase the number of channels available for DStv Compact subscribers.

The latest channel update targets children with special programmes lined up during the festive period.

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DSTV offers a variety of packages, including DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Confam, and DStv Compact.

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

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