MultiChoice Nigeria, a satellite TV provider, has announced an increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages through a recent text message to its subscribers. The increase is in response to Nigeria’s rising inflation.
In an internal memo, the company said: “Due to the various economic challenges impacting our business operations, we have had to review the price of our packages to continue delighting our customers with great entertainment, anytime and anywhere.”
According to the company, the new prices for MultiChoice Nigeria’s DStv and GOtv packages will be effective from May 1, 2023. The DStv Premium package will be increased by ₦3,500 or 16.7%, going from ₦21,000 to ₦24,500. The DStv Compact+ package will be increased by ₦2,350 or 16.5%, going from ₦14,250 to ₦16,600.
In the same vein, the DStv Compact package will be increased from N9,000 to ₦10,500, a ₦1,500 or 16.7% increase. The DStv Confam package will see a 17% increment from ₦5,300 to ₦6,200. The DStv Yanga package will increase from ₦2,950 to ₦3,500, equivalent to 18.6% while the DStv Padi package will increase from ₦2,150 to ₦2,500.

The price increase has generated mixed reactions among subscribers on social media. Check out some of the reactions below:
@EngrMartell tweeted: “Sigh, if I could just find a reliable place to watch live matches, I would gladly rid myself of dstv and their incessant price hikes.”
Charlieee tweeted: “Even if dstv increases their price by 100%, we will still pay it after complaining and ranting. Monopoly is a bad thing.”
@joyebwejua tweeted: ” @DStvNg @DStv why is the hike in subscription price just for Nigerians?

@the_smallie tweeted: “DSTV wants to increase their subscription price by 17% How many Channels we dey watch sef?”
@macgervis tweeted: “@dstv give us pay Per-View. We are tired of monthly sub and tired of price increment.”
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