MultiChoice Announces Annual DStv Price Increases

MultiChoice Announces Annual DStv Price Increases. MultiChoice has unveiled the annual DStv price hikes. Prices will increase by between 3.1% and 7.8% across DStv’s satellite pay-TV portfolio. DStv’s streaming-only packages will remain unchanged.

DStv Premium will be R929, the package is up by 5.7% from R879. DStv Compact Plus will now be R619, it has increased up by 6.9% from R579. DStv Compact’s new price is R469, the package is up by 4.5% from R449. On the other hand DStv Family, will go for R329, this is an increase by 3.1% from R319. Upgrades are allowed during the contract, but downgrades require cancellation and fees.

The price hike is set to go into effect on April 1st

Here is how consumers reacted to the increase,