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Increase in DSTV subscription rate done in bad faith — CPC
The Consumer Protection Council on Wednesday said it opposed the increase in subscription rates for DSTV and GoTV by MultiChoice Nigeria due to its violation of the spirit of collaboration .The Director -General , CPC , Mr Babatunde Irukera , said this in Abuja while reacting to the hike in subscription rate by Multichioce.
In July , MultiChoice Nigeria announced new monthly subscription rates for the DSTV Premium package from N 14 , 700 to N 15 , 800 ( about 7 . 5 per cent ) . Compact Plus from N 9 , 900 to N 10 , 650 ; Compact bouquet from N 6 , 300 to N 6 , 800 ; Family from N 3 , 800 to N 4 , 000 , and Access from N 1 , 900 to N 2 , 000 .
The new rates took effect from August 1 .
But reacting to the development , the CPC boss said Multichoice’ s decision to increase the rate was done in “ bad faith” , adding that this “ undermined both the Council and its regulatory process . ”
He said Multichoice’ s failure to reconsider its decision , or honor its expressed and negotiated commitment made it impracticable in the absence of the judicial process to sufficiently protect consumers and accomplish the vital provisions of the Proposed Mutual Joint Consent Order .
He said , “ Over a period of time , during which mutual concerns and reservations were addressed , the Council and MultiChoice agreed and adopted a Proposed Mutual Joint Consent Order .
“ The terms and obligations included an unopposed and undisputed requirement and understanding that Multichoice will not change , revise or modify any material term or conditions of service ( s ) for a period of 24 months .
“ Multichoice never expressed any concerns or dissatisfaction with this clause of the Consent Order that required Multichoice to maintain status quo on its Terms and Conditions which naturally includes pricing for the 24 – month period during which the company would have been under the Council’ s supervision . ”
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