multichoice south africa has announced price adjustments for 2024, which will be higher than in recent years, but the broadcaster said the adjustments were “fair” considering the added value provided.
CEO Mark Jury told TechCentral in an interview Monday that the company will also guarantee that customers won't pay higher rates for the next 24 months, but agree to be bound by the contract for that period. Told. There are no additional charges such as decoder access fees, but only if you choose to sign a 24-month contract.
If you are not on 'Price Lock', the annual price increases effective April 1st are as follows:
- DStv Premium: R929 (5.7% increase from R879 previously)
- DStv Compact Plus: R619 (4.5% increase from R579 previously)
- DStv compact: R469 (4.5% increase from R449 previously)
- DStv family: R329 (3.1% increase from R319 previously)
- DStv access: R139 (7.8% increase from previous R129)
- DStv EasyView: R29 (no change)
The jury encouraged consumers to take advantage of “price lock” discounts to avoid price increases and additional charges over the next 24 months.
“This is a key part of our communications this year, given that we understand that consumer spending is under more pressure than ever before…particularly as we look to the English Premier League , the Champions League, and La Liga have been renewed and extended. [our agreement] With SA Rugby. Premium customers can continue to enjoy the best of sports. ”
This price fix means that DStv Premium customers will continue to pay R879 per month for 24 months, which also includes the R120 per month 'access fee' they would normally pay. However, from 1 April, if a 24-month contract is in place, the 'price lock' price will rise again to R899 at no additional charge. Showmax will remain available as a free value-add for premium subscribers, the jury said.
The price of the new DStv Stream internet streaming package launched last year remains unchanged. These plans provide access only via broadband internet lines, rather than traditional satellite delivery platforms.
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The jury said this was because the DStv Stream product was still fairly new on the market and the price increase was “not justified”. He said DStv Stream has seen steady uptake since its launch in mid-2023, but currently only represents a small portion of the overall subscriber base. – © 2024 News Central Media
