Multichoice, the media conglomerate behind the popular DStv satellite television service, has announced an upward review of its subscription fees effective August 1, 2024.
In a notice sent to its customer base, Multichoice cited the rising operational costs as the primary driver behind this decision to adjust its pricing structure. It said: 
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We have tried our best to keep our expenses low but our operating costs continue to rise. We have thus reviewed our subscription fees with effect from 1 August 2024.
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The subscription fees for the Premium and Compact Plus packages have remained unchanged at US$75 and US$45 per month, respectively, providing stability for the high-end tier of DStv subscribers.
However, the company has implemented modest increases for some of its more affordable packages:
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<li>Compact package: The monthly fee has increased by US$1, from US$29 to US$30.</li>
<li>Family package: The monthly fee has increased by US$1, from US$19 to US$20.</li>
</ul>
For the entry-level packages, the increases are slightly more significant:
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<li>Access package: The monthly fee has increased by US$2, from US$13 to US$15.</li>
<li>Lite package: The monthly fee has increased by US$1, from US$8 to US$9.</li>
</ul>
Multichoice has also announced adjustments to its specialised packages for the Indian and Portuguese markets:
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<li>Indian Stand-Alone (Premium) package: The monthly fee has increased by US$2, from US$37 to US$39.</li>
<li>Indian Add-On package: The monthly fee has increased by US$2, from US$23 to US$25.</li>
<li>Portuguese Stand-Alone package: The monthly fee has increased by US$1, from US$44 to US$45.</li>
<li>Portuguese Add-On package: The monthly fee has increased by US$2, from US$23 to US$25.</li>
</ul>
The monthly cost of the HD PVR Service remains unchanged at US$13 per month.
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Multichoice, the company that runs DStv, is raising the prices for its TV service starting on August 1, 2024. They say it's because their costs have gone up. They sent a message to their customers explaining the increase. They tried to keep the prices low, but they had to raise them due to rising expenses. Customers will have to pay more for their DStv subscriptions soon.

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