The country, like the rest of the world, is grappling with hard economic times.Prices of domestic commodities like wheat, bread, soap are at an all time high.
This is worsened by the unbelievable fuel prices that keep increasing.
As if this is not enough, there are climate hard times affecting certain parts of the country. Just a day ago, over 20 people died following heavy rains in Mbale. Not to speak of famine rocking the Karamajong region.
But even with all these going on, MultiChoice Uganda has increased it’s rates for it’s DStv subscription. Oh God.
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Customers of MultiChoice Uganda will now have to dig deeper into their pockets after DStv and GOtv announced increase in their subscription fees.
Subscription Fees
Subscription fees for all bouquets have been raised, according to a statement making rounds.And Ugandans in thousands are angry and have vowed to dump DStv for alternatives.
Subscribers to GOtv lite who were previously paying Shs 13, 000 per month will now have to dig deeper into their pockets and pay Shs 14,000.
Subscribers to DStv Access, on the other hand, have been paying shs 37000 but will now pay shs 39,000.
Subscribers to GOtv value who were previously paying shs 18,000 per month will now have to pay shs 19000 under the new rates.
DSTV Rates
Subscribers to DStv Access, on the other hand, have been paying shs 37000 but will now pay shs 39,000.
- The DStv family bouquet was previously priced at Shs 55,000 but will now cost Shs 59,000.
- The price of GOtv Supa has been reduced to shs 58000 from shs 55000.
- DStv premium, which was previously priced at Shs 239,000, is now priced at Shs 255,000.
- The rates coincide with the return of top European football leagues
What Multichoice Says
According to MultiChoice, the prices were revised due to “consumer inflation and current economic pressures” in the country.
Ugandans, on the other hand, have reacted negatively to the increase, claiming that Multichoice is not being considerate, given that many people are struggling and that the current inflation has left them with little cash to spend on non-essentials.
And rightly so.
And many are exploring various alternatives in order to dump the ‘exploitative’ MultiChoice.
“I’m going for beIN. I can’t take this anymore”
one Kapo said in a WhatsApp group.
Another replied: “No doubt. Afterall DStv offers nothing other than football. They over repeat their old bi- movies all the time.”
Others were quick to comment that other alternatives even have much more Sports and cheaply.
“With beIN or even internet connections you watch more sport that what DStv offers. These chaps are simply thieves,” a Facebook comment read.
Another added: “This level of insensitivity is beyond humanity. How dare them? If a company can’t realise and stand with people who are struggling financially deserves no customer.”
Public Reaction
Another furious one described the increment as illegal.
This is the second time in a year that Multichoice has raised its fees, having done so on September 6, 2021.
