The Government of Ghana has warned that satellite television service provider DStv faces a possible shut down if it fails to comply with regulatory directives by September 6, 2025.
According to the Communications Ministry, DStv, operated by Multichoice Ghana, has been cited for breaching key broadcasting and licensing conditions.
The Ministry noted that despite several notices, the company has yet to fully address concerns related to content regulation, subscription practices, and adherence to local broadcasting laws.
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, stressed that the deadline offers the company a final opportunity to resolve the breaches or risk suspension of its operations in Ghana.
The Ministry has also commenced enforcing a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day, effective August 15, 2025, against MultiChoice Ghana (DStv) for failing to provide critical pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
In an interview on Accra-based Citi FM, he said, “On Friday, August 15, Sector Minister Samuel Nartey George said MultiChoice had failed to meet the Ministry’s initial request, even after being granted an extension until Monday, August 11, 2025.
“They said they wanted to provide a consolidated response, and I asked what that meant. They explained that they wanted to submit the information alongside a response to the 30-day suspension notice. The two are not connected in any way.
“The suspension notice is saying that they failed to apply to the first request of the Ministry, and per the terms of their licence, we have the power to suspend your licence in the interest of the public or on national security grounds. So, we invoked that clause and suspended it.”
“While they seek to consolidate us, I will enforce the laws of the land. We have fined them GH¢10,000. If on the 6th of September there is no resolution, we will stop any transmission of DStv in the country,” he added.
The development has sparked concern among subscribers, many of whom rely heavily on DStv for sports, entertainment, and news. Some consumer advocacy groups have called on both parties to reach an amicable solution to prevent service disruption.
Meanwhile, Multichoice Ghana is yet to issue an official response to the ultimatum.
If enforced, the shutdown could affect hundreds of thousands of Ghanaian households and businesses that depend on the satellite service.
