Sam George, the Minister for Communications and Innovations, has revealed that DStv has deactivated close to a million ghost boxes.
He revealed that DStv has deactivated nearly one million decoders as part of efforts to curb cross-border piracy between Nigeria and Ghana.
Sam George emphasised that it is necessary to tackle the persistent challenge of unauthorised decoders flooding the Ghanaian market.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, September 29, 2025, Sam George stated, , “So far, DStv has deactivated close to a million ghost boxes over a period of time”.
“I have heard people say that DStv has done this before; that is not correct. That is why the presser I did, I said this is unprecedented in DStv’s own marketing modules,” he stressed.
The Minister expressed discontent with those who continue to criticise the new pricing, emphasising that the adjustments are a step in the right direction.
According to Sam George, some people don’t like him, and so they won’t accept the reduction because it came from him.
He added, “I don’t understand why anyone would have a problem if somebody wants to pay 865 cedis to get into a raffle. Bernard people go and bet on football matches and stake more than 1000 cedis on one game.
So if the person chooses to stake 865 for a month, what is your problem? If you cannot afford 865 cedis, there is 570 cedis, which still gives you the same value. So, you can choose to pay 865 cedis or choose to pay 570 cedis”.
“There are people who don’t like Sam George, and so they won’t accept the reduction because it came from me, so they can pay the 865 cedis. Those who are patriotic citizens and appreciate the work of a good government that is working for them will pay their 570 and still get their premium content”, he added.
Sam George further added, “I have heard people say that DStv has done this before; that is not correct. That is why the presser I did, I said this is unprecedented in DStv’s own marketing modules.”
“What DStv has normally done is that you must be an active subscriber, you must renew before the expiration of your current subscription, and you enjoy it for only one month. What we have done with them is a bouquet agonistic,” he said.
Samuel Nartey George announced that Ghanaian DStv subscribers will enjoy between 33% to 50% increased value.
According to Sam George, MultiChoice Africa has committed to an unprecedented increase in value offers specifically for the Ghanaian market.
Speaking at a media briefing, Sam George stated, “ MultiChoice Africa has committed to an unprecedented increase in value offer only in Ghana, which will result in Ghanaian DStv subscribers getting more services for less”.
“Depending on the DStv package or bouquet you use, subscribers will get between 33% to 50% more value,” he added.
Under the arrangement, subscribers on the GHS59 Padi Bouquet will be upgraded to the Access Bouquet valued at GHS99, gaining 35 more channels and saving 40 per cent. Access Bouquet subscribers (GHS99) will move to the GHS190 Family Bouquet and save 48 per cent.
Family Bouquet users (GHS190) will be bumped up to Compact (GHS380) and enjoy live football matches, with a value increase of 50 per cent. Compact subscribers (GHS380) will receive the Compact Plus package (GHS570), saving 33 per cent.
Compact Plus (GHS570) will get Premium (GHS865) with 18 extra channels and a 34 per cent value gain. Premium subscribers will retain current content and also entry into a draw to win fully paid trips to selected Premier League matches.