The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a formal notice to Multichoice Ghana Limited, signaling its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its Subscription Management Service for Satellite Television Broadcasting (Pay TV Direct-to-Home Bouquet).
A statement issued by the NCA on Thursday, August 7, noted that the decision is grounded in Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), and follows concerns over Multichoice Ghana’s pricing model, which the regulator describes as ‘inimical to the public interest.’
“The National Communications Authority (NCA) has served Multichoice Ghana Limited with a notice of its intention to suspend the company’s Subscription Management Service for a Satellite Television Broadcasting (Pay TV Direct-to-Home Bouquet) Authorisation pursuant to Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775),” the statement read.
The regulatory body has given Multichoice Ghana thirty (30) days to respond.
During this period, the company may submit its objections, present its views, or propose remedial actions to address the concerns raised.
“By this notice, Multichoice Ghana has thirty (30) days within which the company may present its views, or provide remedial action, and submit a written statement of its objections to the suspension of the authorisation,” the statement added.
