Nigerians have begun criticising Multichoice Nigeria Ltd on social media over the planned increase in prices of packages on its flagship platforms DStv and GOtv.
The company announced the proposed increase in an email to customers on Wednesday.
The email reads, “Dear valued customer, price adjustment on DStv and GOtv packages. On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 we will adjust our prices across all our packages on DStv and GOtv.
“We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision.
“It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service.”
See reactions below culled from social media:
Dstv with another increase ♂️.
I’m done. If business is hard for you in Nigeria.. just leave. Same way e hard for Una.. e dey harder for Nigerians.– This regular increase in subscriptions is seriously pissing me off. pic.twitter.com/ekPorWcpGx
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) April 24, 2024
Can we please do what we did to Indomie Noodle when they increased their prices. But now with Dstv. Can’t we stop using it?
— FUADGAYA (@fibgaya) April 24, 2024
Dstv is at it again!! This is extortion. pic.twitter.com/YuqxYqyr8B
— Akasoro Rilwan Olami (@olami_lekon) April 24, 2024
Multichoice announces Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages with effect from 1st May 2024. So why the increment when naira is appreciating against dollar? pic.twitter.com/n0AnVx7KEn
— UNCLE DEJI™️ (@DejiAdesogan) April 24, 2024
What’s the justification for the continuous price increase by Multichoice / DSTV?
For me this doesn’t make any sense at all and whenever prices are increase it doesn’t come down.
Naira, Yahaya Bello, Tiwa Savage, Chelsea, CBN, Northern Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/PC015PjsGw
— David Oluwole (@am_davidoluwole) April 24, 2024
DSTV needs competition in Nigeria, the monopoly is what is causing this rubbish.
15,700 to watch The Equalizer every day is insane
Na to focus only on streaming platforms at this point because these prices from DSTV is crazy. pic.twitter.com/cQAr7vkFpv
— Marvie (@marviedom) April 24, 2024
minimum wage don pass Dstv sub pic.twitter.com/z9wIRsyrnW
— Osas (@Osaveen) April 24, 2024
DSTV with another price adjustment/increase. We only make small noise and still pay. DSTV needs serious competition. pic.twitter.com/IzclWHlxbq
— adekola damilola (@adekoladammy) April 24, 2024
@DStvNg @DStv if this is cruise you guys should stop it now.. why do dy keep increasing every 2months??. Do we pick money from the floor?
It’s high time I stop using it pic.twitter.com/Lykl58dHkX
— NWACHINEMERE (@obinna_chikodi) April 24, 2024