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Ugandans outraged as DStv moves to eliminate affordable TV alternatives

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
February 26, 2025
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Ugandans are voicing their frustration over MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GoTV, after it lodged a complaint with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) seeking action against alternative TV service providers. Many believe this move is an attempt to stifle competition and maintain its dominance in the market, despite the availability of more affordable options.

DStv has been a major player in Uganda’s pay-TV industry for over two decades. However, with the rising cost of subscriptions and the emergence of alternative services offering similar content at a lower price, many Ugandans have been shifting away from the South African-owned provider. In response, DStv has accused some decoder services of unauthorized use of its content, prompting its complaint to the UCC.

This has sparked an outcry on social media, with Ugandans expressing anger over what they perceive as unfair pricing. Many have compared subscription fees across African countries, highlighting the stark contrast—while Nigerians reportedly pay Shs91,000 for a DStv Premium package, Ugandans are charged nearly three times as much at Shs275,000 for the same service.

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Netizens are demanding answers from DStv, questioning why Uganda faces significantly higher costs despite similar economic conditions in other African markets. Some have pointed out that with advancements in technology, consumers no longer feel the need to pay exorbitant fees for satellite television. Many now stream sports, movies, and TV shows via mobile devices, smart TVs, and computers, relying only on a stable internet connection.

Social media platforms are flooded with Ugandans boasting about how they have abandoned DStv while still accessing its content through alternative providers. This shift in consumer behavior appears to be a major factor behind DStv’s decision to take legal action in an attempt to curb the growing popularity of these alternatives.

As the debate rages on, Ugandans are calling for more competition in the pay-TV industry to drive down prices and offer better services. Whether the UCC will side with DStv or allow affordable alternatives to thrive remains to be seen.

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