The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that the stakeholder committee set up to review DStv pricing in Ghana has requested a one-week extension to complete its work.
The committee, which began deliberations on 8 September 2025, was tasked to assess pricing concerns raised by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and to propose commercially viable solutions. It is also expected to outline measures to curb cross-border piracy of DStv decoders and services from Nigeria into Ghana.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCA confirmed that the Minister had granted the extension, allowing the committee to present its final report by 29 September 2025.
“The Committee has made significant progress, but requested additional time to finalise its work,” the statement said. “The Honourable Minister has graciously granted this request, and the final outcome is expected to be presented by the close of September.”
Officials say the review is critical to ensuring fairness in subscription pricing and safeguarding the Ghanaian market from revenue losses linked to piracy.
Analysts believe the committee’s findings could influence not only pricing models but also regulatory strategies for pay-TV services in Ghana.
The NCA, established under Act 769 of 2008, reiterated its commitment to “providing a transparent regulatory environment that balances consumer protection with industry growth.”
The report, when released, is expected to provide clarity for both subscribers and service providers, with stakeholders hopeful that it will chart a fairer and more sustainable framework for pay-TV in Ghana.
