Brace Yourself: Nigerians Set To Pay More For DSTV, GOTV As Multichoice Hikes Subscription Prices

• The subscription prices for DSTV and GOTV have gone up.

• The company offering both pay TV platforms disclosed the new regime on Wednesday.

• The decision has generated unpleasant reactions on social media.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Multichoice, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa, says customers in Nigeria will now pay more for DSTV and GOtv packages.

The company disclosed the development in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe.

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The statement, which was sent to Multichoice customers on Wednesday, said the increase was necessitated by the rise in the cost of business operations.

The increment will take effect on May 1, 2024, the company added.

“We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision,” Multichoice stated.

“We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision.”

The Premium package on DSTV which used to cost N29,500, would now go for N37,000, while the Compact Plus which currently goes for N19,800, has been increased to N25,000.

Likewise, the Compact which was N12,500 will be N15,700 from May 1, while the cheapest package, Padi, rose from N2,950 to N3,600.

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On the other hand, the Supa+ package for GOTV is going up from N12,500 to N15,700, while the Supa bouquet rose by N2,000, jumping from N7,600 to N9,600.

See full list of price changes below:

DStv Package	Old Price	New Price (monthly)
Premium	29,500	37,000
Compact Plus	19,800	25,000
Compact	12,500	15,700
Confam	7,400	9,300
Yanga	4,200	5,100
Padi	2,950	3,600
HDPVR Access Service	4,000	5,000
Access Fees	4,000	5,000
XtraView	4,000	5,000

GOtv Package	Old Price	New Price (monthly)
Supa+	12,500	15,700
Supa	7,600	9,600
Max	5,700	7,200
Jolli	3,950	4,850
Jinja	2,700	3,300
Smallie	1,300	1,575

Meanwhile, the hike in the subscription prices have generated unpleasant reactions on social media.

Here are some reactions to the new price regime:

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