Why Multichoice Announced Another Increase In Prices Of DSTV, GOtv Packages

Multichoice Nigeria has announced another increase in the prices for DStv and GOtv packages, effective May 1, 2024.

In a statement on Wednesday, the company cited the “rise in the cost of business operations” in Nigeria as the reason for the price increases.

The statement, titled, ‘Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages,’ read in part: “On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 we will adjust our prices across all our packages on DStv and GOtv.

“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.

“It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service.”

New prices for DStv packages:

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

New prices for GOtv packages:

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

KanyiDaily recalls that a Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) tribunal sitting in Abuja had previously restrained MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services.