Multichoice have once again
announced increment in the prices of DSTV and GOTV subscriptions for the second
time in less than 4 months.
The development has, however,
angered Nigerians both on social media and on streets who blame the government
for allowing the South African-owned company manipulate them.
The price hike is coming despite
the unprecedented hardship and suffering being experienced by Nigerians as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Giving reasons for its upward
review of pricing, the company cited factors such inflation, operations, the
mandatory increase in Value Added Tax, VAT and devaluation of Naira by the
government (see attachment).
From
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, MultiChoice will effect its new price regime which
is as follows: DSTV Premium will move from N16, 200 to N18, 400, Compact Plus
from N10, 925 to N12, 400, Compact from 6,975 to 7,900 and for users of GOtv
Max, they will have to pay the sum N3,600 from 3,280.
This new development has not gone down well with some of MultiChoice dealers and
agents, who believe the company is taking advantage of Nigerians.
Some have asked how MultiChoice
can justify its claim of delivering value and accessible services to its
Nigerian customers? ”Is it by making life unbearable and contributing to the
hardship that is already killing the people.”
”How can MultiChoice say it
acknowledges that the people of Nigeria are living under increased economic
pressure and yet hit them harder with price hike? ” Some Nigerians said
Morene Ajike, an Abuja-based
businesswoman said it was unfounded that a company like MultiChoice “Nigeria is
a country of over 200 million people. How come its citizens depend solely on a
foreign company to view soccer stations, African Magic and other entertainment
channels? All these things still points to corruption. Companies like
MultiChoice closes the mouth of our political leaders with bribe and extorts
citizens.”
Asked if the move by the Federal
Government to compel the company to charge pay-as-you-go was realistic, Barr.
Emeka Chidi, a lawyer, said, “Forget those people, it’s all a mirage. They [the
government] mount pressure for the wrong reasons, they have a great share from
MultiChoice. What they do at the National Assembly is to confuse people.
Multichoice settles them handsomely; that’s why they are still here.
Musiliu Adebayo, another angry
Nigerian, said, “The government isn’t helping matters. The increase in price of
everything is just too much and the worse is devaluing Naira. Buy enough food
for your family before December because things are going to get tougher. Where
has it been heard that MultiChoice will increase price list twice in a year,
within a space of 4 months with the ongoing crisis of the pandemic.”
For Mrs. Tessy Abeoye, Nigerians
should be blamed, “For accepting anything that is being thrown at them. We
can’t continue to blame the government because it is obvious that they don’t
care about the masses. Most of the politicians you are talking about do not pay
for subscriptions; be it MTN or DSTV, so how do you expect them to speak for
you? I think Nigerians should rise up, in whatever way to protest against this
manifestation.”
Here are peoples’ opinions on
Twitter:
@iSlimfit, “Just yesterday, I was
still talking about a Netflix livestream as an alternative to Cable TV, today
DSTV increased their subscription packages again. Like say na only them the
pandemic affect. Shey it’s to watch football, no worry, we go dey livestream
henceforth.”
@itstickstobi, “I downgraded my
package this month… I am tired of wasting my money. DSTV needs to be more
responsible, common FA Semi Final they refused to show on Compact Bouquet of
N6900. I am streaming matches now.”
@Zedzedd05, “I I did the same.
[downgraded my package too] They’re just annoying.”
@CharlseChizu, “I use vola sports
app to stream live matches. You only need good network. 4g network. They play
all life matches. The next TV I am going to buy is smart TV that I can watch
the soccer on TV via my android. Lass lass, dstv will be on the loosing side.
It’s a matter of time. Why didn’t they increase the price for South Africa and
other counties. I will get smart tv and stream it from my phone to tv. Thank
God I have 4g network.”
@natoodus, “DStv has successfully
bribed lawmakers in this country for this impunity to continue. Some people in
government raised the issue of the costly price for DSTV bouquet, now no one is
talking price is up again. Please we need #dstvpayperview.”
@UnmeritedFav, “Ever wonder why
DStv increase subscription plans and the government don’t say sh*t?”
@Oddschaser, “What was the point
of the summon? If only you know that most of the Senators and House of
Representatives members don’t pay for their DSTV subscription. DSTV gives them exclusive
right to premium packages all year round.”
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