The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has begun imposing a statutory fine of GHC 10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV, for failing to provide crucial pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
Minister Samuel Nartey George said the penalty took effect on Friday, August 15, 2025, after the company failed to meet a final submission deadline. "The regulator informed me that you requested an extension until Monday," the Minister told the DSTV team during a meeting at the Ministry. "Under the ECA, every day that an operator fails to provide requested information attracts a GHC 10,000 penalty.
I agreed to wait until Monday rather than starting charges immediately, as the difference of a few days was not critical at that stage." The Ministry had earlier warned that DSTV's operating license could be suspended if subscription prices were not reduced by September 6, 2025.
This ultimatum followed the company's refusal to commit to lowering fees despite government proposals. "However, as of today's meeting, the regulator has confirmed that the requested information has still not been provided," the Minister said. "This makes it impossible to have a meaningful engagement, as the data we need to justify or challenge your pricing has not been submitted.
