Full List: Again, Multichoice Increases All DSTV, GOTV Monthly Subscription Packages, Gives Reasons

Full List: Again, Multichoice Increases All DSTV, GOTV Monthly Subscription Packages, Gives Reasons

  • Multichoice has decided to raise the subscription prices for all its DSTV and GOTV packages
  • The new subscription prices show an increase of up to 26%, leaving Nigerians with the decision to stay on their current package or downgrade
  • The broadcasting company has provided explanations for its latest decision, which comes four months after its last increment

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, the owner of DStv and GOtv, has announced another price hike for its subscription packages.

The new prices will take effect from May 1, 2024, and come exactly four months after its last price upward review.

New DSTV, GOTV prices surface
MultiChoice has again decided to increase prices. Photo credit: Pius Utomi Ekpei
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DStv, GOtv increase subscription packages

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The new price changes were made known in a statement titled, 'Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages.

The statement reads:

“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.”

The organisation blamed the latest increase on the “rise in the cost of business operations.”

Here is a breakdown of DStv, GOtv's new subscription prices

DSTV packageOld PriceNew Price
PremiumN29,500N37,000
Compact PlusN19,800N25,000
CompactN12,500N15,700
ConfamN7,400N9,300
YangaN4,200N5,100
PadiN2,950N3,600
HDPVR Access ServiceN4,000N5,000
Access ServiceN4,0005,000
XtraViewN4,000N5,000

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The new prices for GOtv packages are:

DSTV packageOld PriceNew Price
Supa+N15,700
SupaN9,600
MaxN7,200
JolliN4,850
JinjaN3,300
SmallieN1,575

BBNaija star Phyna calls out Multichoice

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Phyna, a prominent reality TV personality, stirred online discussions with a post on her X handle.

In the viral post, Phyna criticised MultiChoice, the organiser of the reality TV program Big Brother Naija.

She highlighted that she was yet to receive all the prizes and monetary rewards promised to her for emerging as the winner of the show's seventh season.

Source: Legit.ng

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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.