Policy analyst Dr. Peter Terper has called on the government to introduce effective competition in Ghana’s pay-TV sector, citing the dominance of MultiChoice’s DStv as a barrier to fair pricing and quality service.
His remarks come amid growing public dissatisfaction with DStv’s pricing model and subscription terms, which many believe are unregulated and unresponsive to consumer concerns.
Dr. Terper argued that regulatory reforms are necessary to open up the market and break the monopoly currently held by DStv. “Bring in a competitor, if you cannot control the service provider.
This will not solve the problem,” he said, stressing that relying solely on one major operator stifles innovation, limits consumer choice, and reduces accountability.
The call for competition follows recent regulatory scrutiny of DStv’s operations, but critics say enforcement alone won’t be enough.
Dr. Terper believes that only by creating space for other players can the government ensure better pricing, improved service, and a healthier media market.
