Multichoice, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced an increase in prices on the DSTV and GOtv packages.

In a statement titled ˜Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages, signed by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, sent to its customers on Wednesday, said the increase was necessitated by the rise in the cost of business operations.

According to the statement, the increment would take effect on May 1, 2024.

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.

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, the statement said.

The Premium package on DSTV which used to cost N29,500, would now go for N37,000, while the Compact Plus which currently goes for N19,800, has been increased to N25,000.

See full list of price changes below:

DStv Package Old PriceNew Price (monthly)

Premium29,50037,000

Compact Plus19,80025,000

Compact12,50015,700

Confam7,4009,300

Yanga4,2005,100

Padi2,9503,600

HDPVR Access Service4,0005,000

Access Fees4,0005,000

XtraView4,0005,000

GOtv Package Old PriceNew Price (monthly)

Supa+12,500 15,700

Supa7,6009,600

Max5,7007,200

Jolli3,9504,850

Jinja2,7003,300

Smallie1,3001,575

(Channels TV)