MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 21% increase in its DStv Compact package subscription, raising the price from N15,700 to N19,000, effective March 1, 2025. The company cites inflation and rising operational costs as reasons for the hike, which follows a similar increase in May 2024.
The announcement has sparked widespread criticism from subscribers, who took to social media to express frustration over frequent price hikes without a corresponding improvement in service quality. Many users complained about content repetition, service interruptions, and the lack of competition in the pay-TV sector.
While the Compact package sees an increase, MultiChoice confirmed that the Compact Plus and Premium bouquets will remain at N30,000 and N44,500, respectively. Some customers have threatened to boycott the service or switch to alternatives, particularly those who do not watch live football.
