FCCPC to review fresh price hike of DStv, GOtv packages

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will reviewed by relevant stakeholders to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money.

The Acting CEO of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, spoke exclusively to Channels Television on its Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday.

During the interview, he provided an update on the summons issued to the owner of a Chinese store in Abuja accused of discriminatory and sharp practices.

He also commented on the adherence to the order given to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, stating that sanctions are imminent for all verified infractions identified by the agency.

MultiChoice, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa based in South Africa, recently announced fresh increases in prices on the DSTV and GOtv packages, saying the increase was necessitated by the rise in the cost of business operations.

According to the company, the increment would take effect on May 1, 2024.

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.

See full list of price changes below:

DStv PackageOld PriceNew Price (monthly)
Premium29,50037,000
Compact Plus19,80025,000
Compact12,50015,700
Confam7,4009,300
Yanga4,2005,100
Padi2,9503,600
HDPVR Access Service4,0005,000
Access Fees4,0005,000
XtraView4,0005,000
GOtv PackageOld PriceNew Price (monthly)
Supa+12,50015,700
Supa7,6009,600
Max5,7007,200
Jolli3,9504,850
Jinja2,7003,300
Smallie1,3001,575