Accra, Ghana – Minister of Communications Sam George has granted a one-week extension to the stakeholder committee tasked with reviewing DSTv subscription pricing in Ghana.
The committee, which began its work on September 8, 2025, was initially scheduled to submit its findings this week but will now present its final report on September 29, 2025.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the National Communications Authority (NCA) said the extension would allow the committee to complete consultations and ensure its recommendations adequately address the Minister’s concerns about DSTv pricing structures.
The committee’s mandate includes:
- Establishing a shared understanding of DSTv pricing in Ghana.
- Proposing commercially viable solutions acceptable to both regulators and service providers.
- Developing a roadmap to tackle cross-border piracy of DSTv decoders and services, particularly from Nigeria.
The NCA noted that although the committee has made “significant progress” since its inauguration, additional time is required to harmonise the diverse positions of stakeholders.
The pricing review comes amid growing public frustration over the affordability of DSTv subscriptions in Ghana, alongside persistent challenges with illegal access to the service through cross-border piracy.
Source – My News Ghana
