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Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos



https://www.independent.ng/fg-asks-multichoice-to-suspend-price-increase/

Well, the competitors to MultiChoice in the Nigerian market, StarTimes, has also increased its tariffs. The FG must, therefore, summon StarTimes, who increased prices first, before talking about MultiChoice.

Furthermore, it is ironic that the same FG that is asking MultiChoice to suspend their tariff increase approved 100 per cent increment in train fares on the Abuja-Kaduna route and sanctioned FAAN hike in Passenger Service Charge by 100 per cent all within this same period of COVID-19, which it claims is hard for Nigerians economically. If government agencies can increase their tariffs during a critical period under the guise of financial challenges, are private firms excused from experiencing such hiccups during this same period?

xcelentattitude:
So government will open eye and allow gotv and DSTV to rape us ba

Naija which way na

By the way, where are the matter settlers?


I need this matter settled urgently

Dear Sir or Ma'am,

None of neither MultiChoice, DStv or GOtv is raping you, as you have claimed.

The company, as a legal and lawful entity operating in Nigeria, is only implementing the law as encapsulated in the Finance Act, 2019.

In case you are not aware, the law raised VAT rate from 5% to 7.5%, meaning a 2.5% increment was made law.

Now, multiChoice bore the increment for subscribers for 4 months. You must admit that even in difficult times such as this, that was a noble gesture from the company.

However, Father Christmas does not hand over gifts all through the year. Therefore, you are bound as a Nigerian to pay the legislated amount of tax, and so you must.

I am sure you're not one of those lazy youths, so you can pick up a calculator and determine if the new prices reflect the VAT rate or it was an exorbitant upward review of prices.

Merci!

flokii:
Why can't NCC stop DSTV/GoTv from cheating Nigerians?

We've said it times without number that the South African company should embrace "Pay as you go" system of billing just like it is in SA and other sane climes.

Why increase tariff when people hardly get value for the money they pay. This rubbish has to stop.

First of all, you need to do proper research to know that MultiChoice doesn't operate "Pay as you go" system of billing in South Africa, as you claim.

Secondly, MultiChoice Nigeria is a PROUDLY NIGERIAN company run by Nigerians

Thirdly, tariff rates were not increased. It was the 2,5% VAT increment by the Federal Government that was reflected.

Or why do you think the Federal Government through the Ministry of Information or the FCCPC (formerly CPC) has not raised an objection?

I'm sure you can pick up a calculator to cross-check the figures and deduce an interpretation after that.

It seems Nigerians are always quick to attack private enterprises without first understanding the decision behind their actions.
MultiChoice didn't increase prices on DStv and GOtv. It is simply implementing the 2.5% increase in VAT, which is now 7.5% up from 5%.
The calculations can be done and it will show that it's the new VAT rate that has reflected in the pricing, and not a company review of prices.

Hello folks,

From August 1, 2018, GOtv Max subscription will reduce by N600, from N3,800 to N3,200.

The prices of other GOtv bouquets, Plus, Value and GOtv will not change.

According to the company, this is to ensure that many of its subscribers will continue to enjoy premium content at an affordable cost.

Also, do you know that double the number of Premier League matches will now be available on all bouquets on GOtv when the new league kicks off in August 2018. Additionally, more La Liga matches will become available on the lower bouquets, in line with making premium content accessible at an affordable price.

Several people have also been asking the question that where would they watch the Serie A following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus. The answer is simple - GOtv will show all the matches of the Serie A LIVE immediately the new season begins.

So, there is no better place to view quality, terrestrial television content than on GOtv.

Hello folks,

From August 1, 2018, GOtv Max subscription will reduce by N600, from N3,800 to N3,200.

The prices of other GOtv bouquets, Plus, Value and GOtv will not change.

According to the company, this is to ensure that many of its subscribers will continue to enjoy premium content at an affordable cost.

Also, do you know that double the number of Premier League matches will now be available on all bouquets on GOtv when the new league kicks off in August 2018. Additionally, more La Liga matches will become available on the lower bouquets, in line with making premium content accessible at an affordable price.

Several people have also been asking the question that where would they watch the Serie A following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus. The answer is simple - GOtv will show all the matches of the Serie A LIVE immediately the new season begins.

So, there is no better place to view quality, terrestrial television content than on GOtv.

Acjohn:
that's what you see in Nigeria, the president has no certificate and will continue in office without explanation. The minister of finance the same thing and we will not ask questions, why won't DSTV increase their price without explanation? The summary of it all is that Nigerian lives don't matter.
This Daura man don finish us

MultiChoice Nigeria's subscription prices remain one of the lowest and most subsidised in comparison with other countries across Africa.

Double the number of Premier League matches will now be available on all bouquets on both DStv and GOtv when the new league kicks off in August 2018. Additionally, more La Liga matches will become available on the lower bouquets, in line with making premium content accessible at an affordable price.

Also, Serie A matches will also now be shown live on DStv and GOtv.

When you consider the bumper programmes that have now been added on both platforms, it is only natural that there would be a slight increase in bouquet prices.

Nova01:
this guys are really scamming us .... we should protest against this they don't increase south africans bouquet proces like this why must it be nigerians that would bear the cost.

MultiChoice Nigeria's subscription prices remain one of the lowest and most subsidised in comparison with other countries across Africa.

Double the number of Premier League matches will now be available on all bouquets on both DStv and GOtv when the new league kicks off in August 2018. Additionally, more La Liga matches will become available on the lower bouquets, in line with making premium content accessible at an affordable price.

Also, Serie A matches will now also be live on both DStv and GOtv.

thesicilian:
Is it by force to watch DStv?

MultiChoice Nigeria's subscription prices remain one of the lowest and most subsidised in comparison with other countries across Africa.

Double the number of Premier League matches will now be available on all bouquets on both DStv and GOtv when the new league kicks off in August 2018. Additionally, more La Liga matches will become available on the lower bouquets, in line with making premium content accessible at an affordable price.

Also, Serie A matches will now also be live on both DStv and GOtv.

Wiseandtrue:

N3,200 for gotv max is still too much! Wetin them dey show? ABI ATM dey one of the channels?

If that yeye TSTV is not coming up, I will rather watch the local channels!

On 1 August 2018, GOtv Max subscription will reduce by N600, from N3,800 to N3,200. The prices of other GOtv bouquets, Plus, Value and GOtv will not change. This is to ensure that many of our subscribers will continue to enjoy premium content at an affordable cost and also in furtherance of the government's strategy for digital migration.

MultiChoice Nigeria's subscription prices remain one of the lowest and most subsidised in comparison with other countries across Africa.

In addition, Premium Sports and Kiddies channels will window down to all bouquets on both DStv and GOtv for an unprecedented length of time from 13 to 31 July on DStv and 13 to 26 July on GOtv. This premium open window is entirely free of charge to the customer.