Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially notified Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorization to operate its subscription-based satellite Pay TV service.
Why it matters
The move targets Multichoice’s pricing model, which the NCA considers “inimical to the public interest,” signaling growing regulatory scrutiny over pricing in the country’s media and telecom sectors.
Details
- The notification was issued under Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
- Multichoice Ghana runs the DStv and GOtv services, which dominate the local Pay TV market.
- The company now has 30 days to respond with a written objection, suggest remedial actions, or provide its position on the matter.
What’s next
If Multichoice fails to adequately respond within the stipulated period, the NCA could move forward with suspending the company’s license to operate its Pay TV Direct-to-Home bouquet service in Ghana.
