The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has fined DSTV Ghana GH¢10,000 daily for not submitting the necessary price data.
After DSTV refused to disclose ECA-required information, the sanction began on August 15, 2025.
This shows the ministry’s commitment to transparency, forcing DSTV to defend its Ghanaian subscription costs.
Daily fine levied over the pricing data delay
In a meeting with DSTV executives, Minister Samuel Nartey George confirmed the penalties and stressed the need for comprehensive bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with six other African countries.
“The regulator informed me that you requested an extension until Monday. However, the requested information has still not been provided, making meaningful engagement impossible,” he stated.
DSTV will be fined GH¢10,000 daily till they submit all data. The ministry warns that if no price decrease is reached by September 6, 2025, DSTV’s operation licence may be revoked.
The minister emphasised that the fine is a legal necessity under the ECA, separate from ongoing negotiations, and warned, “If necessary, we can freeze accounts to protect consumer interests.”
Demand for subscription fee reduction
The Ministry requests price data to evaluate DSTV’s high subscription fees, which many Ghanaians believe are unfair. The minister will fight for tax reduction if taxes considerably increase subscription rates.
DSTV has refused to cut costs. Industry observers say fines demonstrate the government’s commitment to operator accountability and cheap digital services.
“This daily fine could have been avoided if MultiChoice complied. Getting the price build-up data should not be a herculean task,” a regional technology expert observed.
Because of the impending fine and suspension notice, DSTV needs to move quickly to be open and work on pricing that benefits consumers in Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
This bold move by the government shows how frustrated people are with telecom and subscription service prices, which are hard to understand. What DSTV does in the next few weeks will be very important for its future business in Ghana.