Steps To Avoid Paying New DStv, GOtv Subscription Prices
- MultiChoice has introduced a new loyalty benefit to help customers avoid the new DStv and GOtv subscription prices
- The new subscription prices, which represent about a 21% increase from the previous rates, would take effect from March 1
- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice over the new pricing
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MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that customers of its DStv and GOtv services still have the option to avoid paying the recently adjusted subscription prices.
The decision comes amidst public concerns over the new subscription prices set to take effect from March 1
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Steps to avoid paying new DStv, GOtv subscription fee
In response, MultiChoice Nigeria has introduced a support package to help ease the financial burden on DStv and GOtv subscribers.
The company announced that customers who renew their subscriptions before expiry will continue to pay the old rates for a specified period, a move designed to reward customer loyalty and mitigate the impact of the price increase.
Additionally, MultiChoice is offering a Step-Up promotion that allows both active and disconnected DStv and GOtv users to be automatically upgraded to a higher package when they renew on a plan above their current subscription. The offer, which began in January, is set to run until March 31.
As part of its relief measures, MultiChoice has also announced an upcoming subscription price reduction for its streaming service, Showmax.
According to a report by Vanguard, the company is expected to unveil the new pricing on Friday, February 28 with the adjustment aimed at making live sports, movies, and general entertainment more affordable for subscribers.
DStv, GOtv increase subscription packages
Here is a breakdown of the prices
| DSTV package | New | Old |
| Premium | N44,500.00 | N37,000 |
| Compact | N19,000.00 | N15,500 |
| Compact Confam | N11,000.00 | N9,300 |
| Yanga | N6,000.00 | N5,100 |
| Padi | N4,400.00 | N3,600 |
Here are the new prices for GOtv
| GOtv packages | New | Old |
| Supa Plus | N16,800.00 | N15,700 |
| Supa | N11,400.00 | N9,600 |
| Max | N8,500.00 | N7,200 |
| Jolli | N5,800.00 | N4,850 |
| Jinja | N3,900.00 | N3,300 |
| Smallie | N1,900.00 | N1,575 |
Multichoice explains decision to increase prices
In a statement titled "Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages to Business Partners," John Ugbe, chief executive officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, said the decision to increase subscription prices was reached after careful consideration and analysis of economic factors affecting the industry, Punch report.
He said:
"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."
FCCPC summons MultiChoice CEO
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025.
The commission instructed Multichoice to come for an investigative hearing at its headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
According to the FCCPC, the invitation followed MultiChoice’s formal notification of price adjustment.
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