Slynation:

You keep saying viewing right worth millions of dollars but have refused to acknowledged the fact it's the same football matches that amounted to such funds (around €250m)

They should cease showing sports naw, then watch how most people will dump DSTV like bad habit...

Slynation:

Can you compare the subscribers and awareness of 2006 till now....
Now lemme burst your bubbles...
@2006, even the president of Nigeria is still making use of java phones, now everything can be streamline on net with or without DSTV due to advance technology....Football fanbase has increased over the years unlike what we used to have in 2006

I can guarantee you, if DSTV should stops showing football matches in Nigeria, they should just close shop because they will experience drastic decline in patronage...

The last time I was about watching ATM vs Barcelona, and my sub expired, the speed I used in subscribing it can only be compared to that of "Speed of light"

sexylassie2:
Anti business Nigerian govt.

Dstv subs in Nigeria are the lowest in Africa.

So the only reason, they put the law was because of startimes a govt company.

They want to collect things for free without paying.

Socialist government, that is why this country will be forever poor.

tomdon:




You're not thinking well.
It can be the lowest rate but if they don't bill on pay as you go basis, it becomes the highest.
If one subscribes 5k a month and only gets to sit watch for less than 100hrs in a month out of 720hrs, then it is cheating. Pay as you go is non negotiable

Therevenger:
Stop robbing Nigerians .with such comment it shows that you are one of their agents or they are a source of livelihood to you.

xjiggy:
Maybe u were too young to recall when MTN was claiming recharge cards could only be manufactured in S. Africa and they couldn't bill per second billing because it will cost them millions of Dollars to upgrade their systems. Then u had to pay #50 for a minute even if the call failed after 3sec. #20 for sms, minimum recharge card of #750 with one week validity and sim card for #34k. They even refuse interconnectivity with Econet in order to push their claim that they are "Every Where You Go".
Look at those prices compared to now and Factor in inflation and tell me that's not exploitation and that I'm lying. It was Glo that came all of a sudden and delivered per secon billing and #1 sim card (#10k sim card with #9,999 credit inclusive).

kikero:


You can starve DSTV of cash by getting Startimes.

It works.

kikero:


Again, not everyone gets DSTV for football.

Maybe only you. But there are other people who watch the other channels too.

That's one of the reasons why DSTV outlasted HiTV. HiTV....had poor offerings apart from football. And the thing is, people have to watch something else when the EPL is not on.

DSTV had far more channels than HiTV in 2006 , which catrered to every interest. Women , children even some teenagers and some men don't care for the EPL.

Besides, Italian league, and Laliga haven';t left. Startimes has FA Cup, Europa league, and even the Bundesliga.

You think everyone is like you. They aren't.

Therevenger:
Stop robbing Nigerians .with such comment it shows that you are one of their agents or they are a source of livelihood to you.

Righteousness89:
oOkay!
kKeep arguing blindly!

Righteousness89:


Leave all these stories..
Go and see the content of their packages and you will understand why Nigeria is being Rriped off!

Nigeria is being riped off!

Gerrard59:


The viewing rights of the EPL is different from that of the Champions League amounting to €350M ($450M). Furthermore, these viewing rights are meant only for the Nigerian market. However, Multichoice is not generating substantial revenues to recoup her investments considering the devaluation of the naira even when these rights are paid for in dollars. It's either Multichoice increases the price or she let go of some viewing rights. Nevertheless, the last time Multichoice lost the bid to the EPL rights, some subscribers left but most didn't because to these people DSTV is beyond football.

xjiggy:
Maybe u were too young to recall when MTN was claiming recharge cards could only be manufactured in S. Africa and they couldn't bill per second billing because it will cost them millions of Dollars to upgrade their systems. Then u had to pay #50 for a minute even if the call failed after 3sec. #20 for sms, minimum recharge card of #750 with one week validity and sim card for #34k. They even refuse interconnectivity with Econet in order to push their claim that they are "Every Where You Go".
Look at those prices compared to now and Factor in inflation and tell me that's not exploitation and that I'm lying. It was Glo that came all of a sudden and delivered per secon billing and #1 sim card (#10k sim card with #9,999 credit inclusive).

Gerrard59:


It has been explained countless times that PAYG is actually more expensive (same thing all over the world) than what DSTV is operating.

austinauto:


You no hate Chinese reach me, but both of them are the same. The only difference be say we can connect well with SA because we see them as brother. But they both hate Nigerians. It is much painful to see person you regards as brother treat you so bad and hate everything you do.

Xisnin:

More sentiments.
Is it illegal to repatriate profit?
If yes, sue the companies. No one cares about how you feel.
Make strong laws that bars company from engaging in "capital flight" if you don't
want them to. Don't come out after the fact to complain.

We won't even be talking about "capital flights" if the government was stable and run by
people with working brains. No one withdraws capital from a stable economy. The investors
are not stupid, they know what happens when the government changes hands and how sentiments
drive policy reversals.
When they sense a problem, they run which is normal reaction expected of a prudent person.
In other words, you and those who believe in using government power to extort foreign companies and even some local ones
are directly destroying our economy while feeling good about it as long as you get your short-term gain.


I agree. It is utter selfishness that will make some citizens want to destroy a company because
they want to be entertained. The proper way to punish a company is to use other providers, not arm-twisting.

Provide specific examples of how allowing foreign companies business freedom actually
sabotage the economy.

I definitely don't want my business to be singled out with price-fixing rules by foreign countries.


What revelation did you provide above?
I expect a high schooler to already understand those weak arguments and their variants above.
A smarter one would even know that most of them are non-sequitur.


Anyone who have actually managed an international business should already know that governmental
price control actually sabotages the economy in the long run. Unless of course, they don't believe in free
market for others while you enjoyed it yourselves.

Can you list some progressive countries(not some backward third world) where government force price reduction on cable subscription or blackmail companies into reducing the prices of their luxury services?

Price-fixing is generally bad but it is even more worrisome when the government is trying to satisfy some minority so they
can enjoy a luxury good.

A patriotic person wants what is best for their country and not their own pocket.
Just because a policy will benefit me doesn't mean I have to support it.
Are you really entitled to a cheap or free cable TV subscription?


Can I assume your grudge against SA is why you want DSTV dealt with?
If it was owned by an American for example, would you have been okay with their prices?


You are deviating from the topic.
This isn't about SA attacks but the myopic government blackmail on a service provider.


Again, this is irrelevant.
Your beloved mob activists actually looted Nigerian businesses sending many innocent people into debt.
They attacked Nigerians going about their business and destroy valuable properties
while "fighting" against the supposed attack.
The Nigerian government took action because they know the mob were not actually after
SA business, they are unpredictable thugs capable of widespread violence.
Moreover, it is a bad image to be seen as a jungle where businesses are destroyed on whims.
Moreover, I have never met



Multichoice is not a monopoly any more than Tesla electric car is.
You are free to try other options or even free to air satellite channels



That is the basic principle of demand and supply
Prices can be adjusted to cover costs and profit if economic conditions changes.
Many electronic products have increased in price(Naira) ranging from 30 to 80% since the
Coronavirus outbreak. Yet, I am yet to see anyone protest the "cheating".

Also, businesses don't arbitrarily set prices, there are calculations behind them.

I don't care about a company's nationality.
Never compare discos with other private companies as they are not operating in a free market.
Discos receive billions of Naira subsidy every year from the FG just so you and others can line your pocket
and feel good about politicians.
We are literarily eating our children's future in the form of cheap electricity.
But anyone who suggests it is automatically seen as an enemy.
A true patriot wants what is best for the nation and not just for their pocket.

I will repeat it here again, the spineless government should allow discos to set whatever price that will allow them to profit and
invest more in the industry. One thing is clear, they cannot charge higher than it cost to power diesel engines.
At the end of the day, the electric industry will progress and we will all be better for it.
No nation ever progress without tough decisions and sacrifices.


You didn't really have a solid argument for price-fixing other than it makes you feel good.
If you do, you would be a strong contender for a Nobel price in economics and will become an
instant socialist hero.

No one is in danger by not using DSTV, so "protecting" the public isn't really a point.
It is a common saying that the role to hell is paved with "good intentions".
If someone can't afford DSTV, they should use the alternative.
Price-control(with or without subsidy) usually leads to stagnation or destroys a whole industry, this has
been an established fact for centuries.

yinkus6750:
Very welcome development
What they can't do in SA, they take us for granted and continue making so much money that they take back home.
Never knew Startines was owned by NTA, let's promote our own.
HITV came and we all switched, guess he could manage his success, and went off.
Not only them, mobile networks also, data is becoming so expensive

Reference:
I'm not too sure about government's direct market interference in the price of their services as being ideal because it could afftect quality, which in this case means content. Also to have an anti trust battle there has to be competition which the perpetrator is undermining.

In this case, DSTV has no active competitor in the Digital Sattelite market which is so sophisticated even government cannot possibly stimulate alternatives. Some adversaries simply cannot be defeated by confrontation as I always tell those I mentor. Create a niche, work hard to deliver an excellent product or service, reinvest almost every reward in efficiency and you will reign perpetually.

No matter how Iran hates the west and America specifically if they have to fly they must fork out scarce forex to buy American and Western aircraft because there are no viable options. Pre-Musk, if America wanted to visit their real estate in space they needed to fly Russian rockets no matter how vile Putin was.

Since we cannot compete, we cannot control and the only thing left is for market forces of supply and demand to burn DSTV out. They will sooner or later hit peak demand and peak price. By then our own Elon Musk's will be ready to 'Coup de Grace'.

sexylassie2:
Anti business Nigerian govt.

Dstv subs in Nigeria are the lowest in Africa.

So the only reason, they put the law was because of startimes a govt company.

They want to collect things for free without paying.

Socialist government, that is why this country will be forever poor.

9gerian:
The government has the right to formulate policies in the interest of its citizens during a pandemic that shut down its economy. Dstv like other organizations shall adhere to such policies like others that continue to make sacrifices. Moreover, the government needs all communication channels to be open and accessible to its citizens at times like this. The alternative would be for Dstv to quit, but we all know that they will not quit.

Over time, I will move away from Dstv and hope that more Nigerians explore other options. For all it’s worth, Cable and online tv recorded more patronage due to the covid 19 lockdown and the resulting boredom. This is the same trend that Dstv is currently exploiting.

Righteousness89:

@ Bolden ! Lies from the pit of Hell!!

sexylassie2:
Anti business Nigerian govt.

Dstv subs in Nigeria are the lowest in Africa.

So the only reason, they put the law was because of startimes a govt company.

They want to collect things for free without paying.

Socialist government, that is why this country will be forever poor.

edoairways:

The case of MTN is totally different. GSM network was a necessity not cable TV, even now, cable TV is still a luxury

sexylassie2:
Anti business Nigerian govt.

Dstv subs in Nigeria are the lowest in Africa.

So the only reason, they put the law was because of startimes a govt company.

They want to collect things for free without paying.

Socialist government, that is why this country will be forever poor.

megamank:


So you see this as a luxury only meant for the rich like u?

Bagehot:


Even Dangote for all his clout and reputation for mischief could not beat Indomie noodles, and later sold his noodles business to them. About the only business Dangote couldn't get a foothold in.

kikero:


Again, not everyone gets DSTV for football.

Maybe only you. But there are other people who watch the other channels too.

That's one of the reasons why DSTV outlasted HiTV. HiTV....had poor offerings apart from football. And the thing is, people have to watch something else when the EPL is not on.

DSTV had far more channels than HiTV in 2006 , which catrered to every interest. Women , children even some teenagers and some men don't care for the EPL.

Besides, Italian league, and Laliga haven';t left. Startimes has FA Cup, Europa league, and even the Bundesliga.

You think everyone is like you. They aren't.

edoairways:

I agree with you

Phyde:

You are on your own sir. Nigerians are not unite, we don't have one voice.

Gerrard59:


You must not watch DSTV o. If you cannot afford to watch channels on DSTV, migrate to another cable network. Cable TV is not an essential service oooooo