DStv subscribers in Ghana will soon have new options. MultiChoice Ghana has introduced four new subscription packages, with monthly prices ranging from GH¢50 to GH¢570, according to a report by Citi Newsroom. At the same time, the government says it is preparing to block illegal streams of pay-TV content.
The packages were announced at a joint press briefing between MultiChoice Ghana, Canal+ and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations on Monday, October 26, 2026. They take effect on November 5, Citi Newsroom reports.
MultiChoice Ghana Country CEO Alex Okyere said the packages offer different channel selections and content, according to the report. DStv said they give customers "a range of choices based on their budgets and viewing preferences."
The reports describe the change as a price cut, but they did not list the previous package prices, so Talk Talk cannot say by how much individual subscriptions will change.
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George used the briefing to signal tougher action against people who access pay-TV content illegally. "The real clampdown is about to begin," he said, according to Citi Newsroom.
The planned measures include blocking internet protocol (IP) addresses linked to illegal streaming of pay-TV content. The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Cyber Security Authority have reviewed the proposals, but final clearance from the Attorney-General is still pending, the report says.
"We've put in place the mechanism to be able to deal with those ramifications and we just need the AG's all clear," the minister said. "Technically we're good to go, we just want to make sure that we're legally good."
No date has been set for the crackdown to begin.
Pay-TV prices have been a hot topic in Ghana. Last year, Sam George publicly pressed MultiChoice over the cost of DStv subscriptions, arguing that Ghanaians were paying more than customers in other markets, and the dispute drew wide public attention. Monday's joint briefing suggests the two sides have moved from confrontation to cooperation, with cheaper packages on one side and tougher enforcement on the other.
For broadcasters, illegal streaming is a major threat. Unlicensed apps, websites and shared accounts let viewers watch premium football and entertainment without paying, cutting into the revenue that pays for content rights. Football in particular, including the English Premier League, is one of the main reasons Ghanaians subscribe to pay-TV.
For households on tight budgets, a GH¢50 entry-level package may make pay-TV more accessible. Sports fans will be watching closely to see what football content is included in the GH¢250 Sports Pack compared with the top-tier Ultimate Pack.
Viewers who rely on illegal streams, meanwhile, may find those services harder to access once IP blocking begins.
Blocking IP addresses can be technically complex, and illegal operators often switch addresses quickly. The effectiveness of the crackdown will depend on how well regulators can identify and disrupt illegal distribution channels, Citi Newsroom notes. Digital rights advocates in many countries have also raised concerns that IP blocking can affect legitimate websites that share the same addresses.
The new packages go live on November 5. Attention will then turn to the Attorney-General's decision and the start date for the government's enforcement drive, as well as how subscribers respond to the new pricing.
