By: Ashiadey Dotse
The stakeholder committee set up to review DSTV pricing in Ghana has stepped up efforts to protect subscribers and the creative industry by working with the Cybersecurity Authority to clamp down on online pay-TV piracy.
This was contained in a press release issued by the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, following the committee’s continued meetings after the October 1, 2025 implementation of improved DSTV value packages.
According to the NCA, the committee, chaired by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, confirmed that the enhanced DSTV value packages announced earlier this year have been fully implemented and remain in force. The committee noted that many Ghanaians welcomed the changes, leading to a noticeable increase in subscriptions.
The statement said the committee, which includes representatives from the Ministry, the NCA, and MultiChoice, is now focusing attention on the growing threat of illegal internet streaming of pay-TV content. This practice, the committee explained, leads to loss of tax revenue for the state, reduced income for players in the creative industry, and exposes consumers to cyber risks such as malware and phishing attacks.
To address this challenge, the committee is collaborating with key state agencies, including the Cybersecurity Authority, to curb piracy and safeguard consumers who subscribe to pay-TV services.
The NCA added that the working group will continue its engagements with all stakeholders to ensure that the agreed objectives fair pricing, consumer protection, and industry sustainability are fully achieved.
The statement was issued by the National Communications Authority on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, who also serves as Chair of the Stakeholder Committee on DSTV Pricing.
