The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has warned that DStv services could be taken off-air in Ghana by September 6, 2025, if MultiChoice fails to comply with a regulatory directive.

The warning comes amid a standoff between government and the satellite television provider over access to its pricing data. According to the minister, MultiChoice has failed to provide the required information despite 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,” Mr. George said in a statement.

Earlier, the ministry issued a suspension notice to MultiChoice for failing to reduce its subscription fees as directed. Under the terms of its license, the ministry reserves the right to suspend operations in the public interest or on national security grounds.

“So, we invoked that clause and suspended it,” the minister explained. “While they seek to consolidate us, I will enforce the laws of the land. We have fined them GH¢10,000 daily. If on September 6 there is no resolution, we will stop any transmission of DStv in the country.”

As part of the directive, MultiChoice has been instructed to submit detailed pricing data, including a full breakdown of bouquet prices, applicable taxes, and comparative pricing in at least six other African countries. The ministry insists this information is crucial to ongoing discussions on reducing subscription costs for Ghanaian consumers.

Currently, MultiChoice is facing a GH¢10,000 fine for each day it fails to comply with the order.