The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its recent decision to increase subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services, set to take effect from March 1, 2025.
Customers recently received notifications of the price adjustment, with the DStv Premium bouquet rising from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500, while the Compact+ package increased from ₦25,000 to ₦30,000, among other changes.
In response, the FCCPC has directed MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer to appear before the commission for an investigative hearing at its headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, in a statement on Tuesday, said the move is to address concerns over “recurrent unilateral price hikes, potential market dominance abuse, and perceived anti-competitive practices in the pay-TV sector.”
The commission also expressed worries over claims that MultiChoice applies different pricing strategies in other countries. It warned that if the company fails to justify the price hike or is found violating fair market principles, it could face regulatory penalties, sanctions, or corrective measures.
FCCPC assured Nigerians of its commitment to protecting consumers and said it is already working with the sector regulator and other relevant agencies to ensure fair competition in the digital broadcasting space.
