MultiChoice Uganda is set to increase its subcsription rates for DSTV and GOTV pay packages, only months after a similar increase led to an uproar. The company has already sent SMS notifications to its customers.
The firm says the cost of doing business in Uganda has gone up, leaving them no choice but to increase the rates. The company officials cite the appreciation of the dollar against the shilling and the increase in core inflation from 4.5% to 5%. The new rates take effect in April.
In April last year, the firm raised subscription rates leading to a backlash on social media. Some customers decided to unsubscribe.
New Rates
| OLD PRICE | NEW PRICE | |
| Dstv Premium | 275,000 | 290,000 |
| Compact Plus | 160,000 | 170,000 |
| Compact | 104,000 | 110,000 |
| Dstv Family | 64,000 | 69,000 |
| Access | 43,000 | 45,000 |
| Xtra View | 50,000 | 53,000 |
| Lite | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Gotv Supa | 58,000 | 69,000 |
| Gotv Max | 49,000 | 52,000 |
