Multichoice, the parent company of GOtv and DStv, has recently announced a price hike for its monthly subscriptions, effective May 1st, 2024. In this post, we will outline the old and new prices for GOtv and DStv subscriptions to keep you informed. However, the timing of this price increase has come as a surprise to many Nigerians, who are already facing economic challenges.
Despite the current economic hardship, Multichoice has decided to raise its prices, which may come as a shock to many customers. We understand the impact this may have on your budget, and we want to ensure you have all the necessary information to make informed decisions about your subscription.
Below are the old and new prices for GOtv and DStv subscriptions, so you can plan accordingly.
DStv Package Old Price New Price (monthly)
– Premium: N29,500 — N37,000
– Compact Plus: N19,800 — N25,000
– Compact: N12,500 — N15,700
– Confam: N7,400 — N9,300
– Yanga: N4,200 — N5,100
– Padi: N2,950 — N3,600
– HDPVR Access Service: N4,000 — N5,000
– Access Fees: N4,000 — N5,000
– XtraView: N4,000 — N5,000
GOtv Package Old Price New Price (monthly)
– Supa+: N12,500 — N15,700
– Supa: N7,600 — N9,600
– Max: N5,700 — N7,200
– Jolli: N3,950 — N4,850
– Jinja: N2,700 — N3,300
– Smallie: N1,300 — N1,575.
Multichoice, the parent company of GOtv and DStv, has announced a series of price adjustments for its subscription packages. Effective May 1, 2024, GOtv subscribers will see the following changes:
– Supa+ will now cost N15,700, up from N12,500
– Supa will now cost N9,600, up from N7,600
– Max will now cost N7,200, up from N5,700
– Jolli will now cost N4,850, up from N3,950
In a statement, Multichoice acknowledged the potential impact of this change on its valued customers, stating, “We recognise the potential effects this modification may have on you, our esteemed client.” Despite the increasing cost of doing business, Multichoice remains committed to providing its customers with the best viewing experiences and entertainment available.
This price adjustment marks the fourth increase in 2023, following previous hikes in February, June, and November. The timing coincides with ongoing economic challenges in Nigeria, including the removal of fuel subsidies and rising living expenses affecting the cost of food, transportation, and other essentials. As Nigerians continue to navigate these economic hurdles, Multichoice’s price increase may pose additional strain on household budgets.
New DStv and GOtv subscription prices
| Packages | GOtvNew | GOtvOld | Packages | DStvNew | DStvOld |
| Smallie | 1,575 | 1,300 | XtraView | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| Jinja | 3,300 | 2,700 | AccessFees | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| Jolli | 4,850 | 3,950 | HDPVR | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| Max | 7,200 | 5,700 | Padi | 3,600 | 2,950 |
| Supa | 9,600 | 7,600 | Yanga | 5,100 | 4,200 |
| Supa+ | 15,700 | 12,500 | Confam | 9,300 | 7,400 |
| Compact | 15,700 | 12,500 | |||
| CompactPlus | 19,800 | 25,000 | |||
| Premium | 37,000 | 29,500 |
– Price Increase: The prices of DStv and GOtv packages have been increased by at least 19%, with the DStv Premium package now costing N37,000, and the GOtv Supa Plus package now costing N15,700.
– Reason for Increase: The price increase is attributed to the rise in the cost of business operations, including inflation and other economic challenges.
– Implementation: The new prices took effect on May 1, 2024, and were announced via email to subscribers and customers.
– Court Intervention: A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the stoppage of the planned price increase on April 29, 2024.
– Previous Increases: This is the second price increase in 2024, with the first one implemented on May 1, 2023, and another one in November 2023.