Multichoice Nigeria recently raised the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria, just four months after the last increase.
The company adjusted the prices of all its packages. Customers were informed via text messages that the new prices will start on May 1, 2024.
According to reports from PUNCH Online, this latest price increase marks the fourth time the PayTv company has done so in three years.
In March 2022, MultiChoice raised the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages.
Again in April 2023, the broadcasting company increased the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages by 17 per cent.
Additionally, in December 2023, the company announced higher prices for its DStv and GOtv packages.
Following the recent price hike, the DStv Premium package now costs N37,000, up from N29,500, marking a 20.27% increase. The DStv Compact+ increased from N19,800 to N25,000, a 20.8% rise, while the Compact package went up from N12,500 to N15,700, a 20.38% increase.
The Comfam package rose from N7,400 to N9,300, which is a 20.4% increase, and the Yanga package increased from 4,200 to N5,100, a 17.6% rise. The Padi package increased from N2,950 to N3,600, which is an 18.05% rise. HDPVR was raised from N4,000 to N5,000, a 20% increase, as were the Access Fees and XtraView, both moving from N4,000 to N5,000.
Meanwhile, the Gotv Supa+ package increased from N12,500 to N15,700, marking a 20.38% rise, the Supa package from N7,600 to N9,600, a 20.8% increase, and the Max package from N5,700 to N7,200, a 20.8% increase.
The Jolli package was hiked up from N3,950 to N4,850, marking an 18.6% increase, the Jinja package moved from N2,700 to N3,300, an 18.2% increase, and the Smallie package from N1,300 to N1,575, a 17.5% increase.
Mixed reactions continue to follow the price increase.
In response, a Netizen, @JamesAgwu_E, expressed that the recent DStv price change seems unfair. With TSTV no longer an option, it's time to consider alternatives like IPTV. The dominance of DStv is bad for consumers, especially because they refuse to offer pay-per-view. There is a need for more options with fair prices and better services.
Another Netizen, @Libero_ElKeke, mentioned having apps that provide channels like BeIn, Sky, and TNT for sports and entertainment, and expressed not wanting to give any money to DStv/GOtv. @JamesAgwu_E expressed interest in the app and indicated being finished with DStv.
@Titbeats1 said that since they started streaming live games and showing them on TV and Netflix, they have stopped subscribing to DStv.
@victoromondi144 simply commented that the prices were too high.
@NAIS_Igbo expressed the belief that the PayTv company is taking advantage of its customers due to lack of competition. They pointed out that when Airpeace started offering cheaper options, other airlines dropped their prices.
In his speech, @_chika_oi stated, “It’s disheartening to see DStv’s pricing change without clear reason. With few other options, considering IPTV seems hopeful. Consumers should get fair pricing and more options for good entertainment.”
@DONALDWHIT47270 attributed the constant price increase to the corruption in the Nigerian system. “I don’t blame them I blame the corrupt system of government we have,” he wrote.
@Debusy2024 commented, “The worst part is sometimes you hardly watch TV for a good one hour in a day due to electricity shortage and high cost of petrol yet they keep on increasing it.
