Ghana's communication minister wants satellite TV company DSTV to slash their prices right away. Samuel Nartey George met with company bosses and demanded they cut subscription costs by thirty percent. The minister says Ghana's money has gotten much stronger over the past five months. DSTV charges the same high rates even though the cedi currency improved dramatically. George told the TV company they must treat customers fairly.
DSTV executives visited the minister to discuss the pricing dispute. Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng led the company team during the important meeting. George gave DSTV until July 21 to come back with a price reduction plan. The government wants permanent cuts rather than temporary promotional deals. Many Ghanaians complain about paying high fees for old television shows.
Customers stay happy with live sports coverage but hate most other programs. The minister says people especially love watching Premier League soccer matches. DSTV offers outdated content that disappoints subscribers across the country. George wants better local programming to support Ghana's entertainment industry. Parliament plans new rules requiring more homegrown television content.
Illegal satellite boxes from other countries hurt local TV providers badly. These unauthorized devices steal money from Ghana's economy and entertainment businesses. The minister worries about cross-border piracy damaging legitimate companies. Government officials want stronger protection for authorized DSTV dealers. New broadcasting laws will address these serious piracy problems.
George successfully pressured mobile phone companies earlier this year. AT, MTN and Telecel increased their data package values by fifteen percent. The minister continues fighting for affordable digital services across Ghana. His efforts help ordinary citizens access better technology deals.
DSTV executives visited the minister to discuss the pricing dispute. Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng led the company team during the important meeting. George gave DSTV until July 21 to come back with a price reduction plan. The government wants permanent cuts rather than temporary promotional deals. Many Ghanaians complain about paying high fees for old television shows.
Customers stay happy with live sports coverage but hate most other programs. The minister says people especially love watching Premier League soccer matches. DSTV offers outdated content that disappoints subscribers across the country. George wants better local programming to support Ghana's entertainment industry. Parliament plans new rules requiring more homegrown television content.
Illegal satellite boxes from other countries hurt local TV providers badly. These unauthorized devices steal money from Ghana's economy and entertainment businesses. The minister worries about cross-border piracy damaging legitimate companies. Government officials want stronger protection for authorized DSTV dealers. New broadcasting laws will address these serious piracy problems.
George successfully pressured mobile phone companies earlier this year. AT, MTN and Telecel increased their data package values by fifteen percent. The minister continues fighting for affordable digital services across Ghana. His efforts help ordinary citizens access better technology deals.
