MultiChoice Ghana (DStv), effective Friday, August 15, 2025, has begun paying a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day for failing to submit critical pricing information requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, , made the announcement during a meeting with the DStv team and officials from the ministry.
He explained that the requested data, including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and comparisons with at least six other African countries, was needed to support meaningful engagement on reducing subscription fees for Ghanaian customers.
According to him, DStv had been granted an extension until Monday, August 11, 2025, to submit the information but still failed to meet the deadline. "The regulator informed me that you requested an extension until Monday.