MultiChoice confirmed its annual DStv price increase by 2023. (Image: Malte Mueller/Getty)
- MultiChoice has announced the annual price increase for South African DStv subscribers.
- DStv Premium subscribers will pay R879, Compact Plus subscribers R579 and Compact subscribers R449.
- The increase will take effect from April 1.
MultiChoice is increasing the subscription fees for South African DStv subscribers from April 1, albeit by a lower percentage than in previous years, lowering the price of its add-on package “ADD Movies” and keeping the price of its streaming-only services.
The monthly bouquet price of DStv Premium subscribers has an increase of R40 or 4.77%. These subscribers will continue to receive a 100% refund when accessing MultiChoice’s Showmax streaming service.
DStv Compact Plus subscribers will pay R30 (5.46%) more, while DStv Compact subscribers will get an increase of 4.66% or R20. The DStv Family bouquet is increasing by R10 (3.24%), while DStv Access will cost R9 (7.5%) more. The price of the DStv EasyView bouquet will remain unchanged.
DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Family and DStv Access subscribers will continue to have access to Showmax at a 50% discount.
The DStv access fee is increasing by R5 (4.55%) from R110 to R115. The price for renting a movie through DStv BoxOffice will remain unchanged, while the “ADD Movies” add-on package, with a collection of movie channels, will be reduced by R20 (20%).
This is how the price of the DStv bouquet will change from April this year:
The DStv branch increases.
Consumers under pressure
MultiChoice, in a statement, says that “the average adjustment of 4.3% across all DStv offerings is much lower than the projected consumer price index (inflation) for 2023.”
The company says: “These nominal adjustments help DStv to ensure that South Africans continue to enjoy the best value and unrivaled access to entertainment, anywhere, anytime and at the most affordable price.”
Noting that South African consumers are under enormous pressure with their discretionary spending, MultiChoice says: “The challenges and financial strain that South African consumers have had to face were considered and, once again, DStv absorbed most of the increase in cost of doing business as possible in order to implement minimal adjustments.
“The pressure consumers are facing due to the remnants of the pandemic, as well as continued blackouts across the country, has not escaped us. These adjustments will help us ensure that South Africans continue to enjoy their favorite shows at the most affordable price. . price.”
MultiChoice says, “We are adamant that by creating increasingly unique and authentic local content, we will continue to resonate with our customers.”
“This year, subscribers can look forward to more brilliant entertainment like Big Brother Titans and the highly anticipated Shaka Ilembe, as well as major sporting events like the Rugby World Cup 2023, Women’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and Women’s Netball World Cup. ”
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