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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Ologbojo2023: 12:18pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
despite sub is at lower rate in Nigeria, Nigerian don't have opportunity to view due to power outrage issues in Nigeria. Others countries that pays higher sub enjoys pay by view privilege while Nigerians don't enjoy so in the nonshell if DSTV can introduce pay as you view then we can pay higher sub but with current power failure issue in Nigeria we can't subscribe for increment in their sub. Shikena.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by shekauvsbuhari: 12:19pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
what is this one saying? You must definitely be a homophobic south african. The thieves you are supporting are about to get screwed. Thats how thieving MTN said PAYG was impossible until GLO screwed them and exposed their lies. Dstv subs in south africa is way cheaper and during de pandemic they got freebies but over here its increment. Robbers called investors.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by NaijadrivaCars: 12:20pm On Jul 05, 2020
If only TSTV kept their plans in their hat, by now, Multi choice would be history.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Smartwave: 12:21pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
you need help, goverment act!!! Problem.

They refused to act!!! Problem.
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Nobody: 12:21pm On Jul 05, 2020
betx07:
In my opinion I don't think our govt need worry themselves on matters such as this. Dangote is there enjoying monopoly what are they doing about it, yes its an indigenous company but we can't rule out the fast that he is enjoying the biggest monopoly in Nigeria.

And if I may ask, what type of market structure do we run in Nigeria? Is it capitalism, socialism or mixed.

So in the case of dstv all govt need do is encourage Nigerians to invest in that industry and give dstv good competition, which in the long run will reduce cost.

Startimes and others are not in the competition at all, the only company that tried was Hitv and they lost it along the line some years ago. And that leads to the question why are Nigerian owned companies are not sustainable? Is it that we as Nigerians lack entrepreneurial skills or we lack Managerial skills? One of the above must be true.

Govt of Nigeria should pls concern themselves with more pressing matters and move our great nation forward.
I stand to be corrected.

Exactly.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by ridbell01(m): 12:22pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
thunder strike you when you don't have Dstv you can't understand when people complaining that they are exploiting us

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by VirginFinder: 12:22pm On Jul 05, 2020
Righteousness89:


My Bbrother you are so wrong!

Go check the contents of the packages! Then compare with what is obtainable in Nigeria!

Nigeria is being riped off!

I think Nigeria is the biggest Ccustomer of Dstv . I stand to be corrected!

With the money that has been made in Nigeria, Dstv should do Nigerians better!

I was talking about this few weeks ago with an African friend..

I am a Ttourist! So I know what I am saying!

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Nobody: 12:22pm On Jul 05, 2020
NaijadrivaCars:
If only TSTV kept their plans in their hat, by now, Multi choice would be history.

TSTV that was pirating other people's content?

TSTV that was making promises they could not keep?

TSTV is the reason why TSTV failed. Government support? They had it. Lai Moh'd was even offering them five year tax relief self.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Ten06(m): 12:23pm On Jul 05, 2020
Including mtn and airtel, for Glo, that one is not even ready for business, what Glo know how to do best is advertisement

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Gabriel411: 12:23pm On Jul 05, 2020
I had no problem with the increased fee when I saw additional new channels but was disappointed when on 1st of July was told those addition channels were pop up channels and has been discontinued.
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Nobody: 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
Lubumbashi:
Television is not a necessity. You watch what you can afford. That's why DSTv has different packages to suit different economic stratas. The DSTv is even doing well in such a harsh economic climate as in Nigeria where there is epileptic power and multiple taxation. Not to mention bribes they must pay for renewal of their local license and bribes that the national assembly must have been demanding which necessitated this probe in the first place. DsTv should be left alone. You chase them out of the market, we will all be left with Chinese mediocres like Startimes and no reputable multinational will want to enter the market again. Nigerians just hate good things.

Nigerians want things for free, or want government to control prices.

I'm no fan of Obasanjo, but one thing I'm thankful to him for is that he did not listen to those who were calling for price controls in the GSM sector. If he had listened to them, by now we won't have had home internet , among other things.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Ezewuzie01: 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
Many people don't even realize what is going on here. Buhari's Islamic government has been all out to frustrate and possibly close doing DSTV ever since they started broadcasting Big Brother Naija. That is their real grouse with the company.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by adekolaelect(m): 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
Johnholmes:
Useless nigerian government with their own personal agenda.
Leave dstv alone .they are doing well and we like it like that.
Their content and packaging is good.
Can fg offer something better
they should leave dstv for increasing money for monthly subscription and monthly scramble of your subscription even without use but it is an abomination to increase Electricity Tariff and price per litre of PMS in nigeria ? You need sense upgrading nothing more.

Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by adekolaelect(m): 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
Johnholmes:
Useless nigerian government with their own personal agenda.
Leave dstv alone .they are doing well and we like it like that.
Their content and packaging is good.
Can fg offer something better
they should leave dstv for increasing money for monthly subscription and monthly scramble of your subscription even without use but it is an abomination to increase Electricity Tariff and price per litre of PMS in Nigeria ? You need sense upgrading nothing more.

Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Ihatemumu: 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
Apple, Google , Facebook Etc are top companies because of their quality and not quantity, make something better than Dstv and Nigerians will support it, for now, Dstv is better than all local cable providers

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Sweeetheart(m): 12:25pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.


I can bet, you don't know the difference between socialism and capitalism, if you'd you won't be calling Buhari's govt that tax everybody socialist


I deal with online financial transaction, you know how much my bank deduct because of Firs and CBN target from me? this DSTV and GOTV increase subscription is still act of socialism?


Nigeria is poor because this govt is not faithful with their financial policies. they got enough money to turn things around but invested it on the wrong direction


just tell them to shoot all Nigerians so that they can be capitalist. nonsense

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Focus7391: 12:26pm On Jul 05, 2020
Good move


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q6f1HZCn4k
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by chaloskyx: 12:26pm On Jul 05, 2020
abegi you are announcing this so that they would send a delegation to FG who would bribe you people as usual before we know any thing the whole issue would be swept under the rug our number one enemy isnt foreigners but the Nigerian Government and politicians
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by nzube89(m): 12:26pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
they should stop all this subscription here in Casablanca I watch matches with my wifi subscription which is not up to 12k a month
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by shekauvsbuhari: 12:27pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
What is this one saying? You must be a homophobic south african or one of their girl friends. Dstv subs in SA is far cheaper than in nigeria and they do PAYG there. Even during de pandemic they gave them freebies over there, but here its increment. That was how mtn said per second billing is impossible until GLO screwed and exposed their lies and robbery. Robbers posing as investors. We wont stop until we screw multichoice totally.
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by CsRockefeller(m): 12:27pm On Jul 05, 2020
Lol. Everyone calm down.

In 2003 when Govt set out to first break the monopoly of DStv, it requested that d EPL excludes Nigeria from the rest of Africa and treat Nigeria as a continent or a separate entity from the rest of Africa so as to give the then up and coming Hitv a platform to wrestle feathers with DStv.

This meant that DStv had to pay first for exclusive rights for EPL in Africa then struggle or battle with Hitv for d rights of Nigeria. After Hitv collapsed, DStv had unfiltered access to the Nigeria rights.

Now, with the rising cost of the dollar, Dstv cannot keep up with that model of paying twice for a service and had to increase d price of their bouquet.

Despite this, Govt is still trying to break their back and they (DStv) are beginning to think it's best for them to pull out of the EPL Nigeria market.

The cost of getting this right is about $350million, the question is can the present Nigerian market easily generate this sum?

Me thinks the Govt is trying to promote a company somewhere, more like the hands of Esau but the voice of Jacob.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by heniford2: 12:27pm On Jul 05, 2020
amaifehenry:
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https://punchng.com/how-well-end-dstv-others-monopoly-fg/?amp=1&utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true
believe this your a dead man or women lies and big lies from the masters of liesgrin fear lie muhammadgrin dude sabi lie
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Ihatemumu: 12:28pm On Jul 05, 2020
adekolaelect:
they should leave dstv for increasing money for monthly subscription and monthly scramble of your subscription even without use but it is an abomination to increase Electricity Tariff and price per litre of PMS in Nigeria ? You need sense upgrading nothing more.


Must you insult him before passing your point?
It’s a public forum and not everyone will agree with your point that doesn’t mean you should insult him or her.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by sexylassie2(f): 12:30pm On Jul 05, 2020
If you like bring jstv, bntv, kvtv and other TV, you can't compete with dstv, they have the cash, the infrastructures and management.

Nigerians thinks because of our large population it means money.

Nigerians are poor, a small country like Monaco few in number but profitable for businesses.

I prefer a small market with money than a big market like Nigeria with no cash.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by COMPAQ(m): 12:31pm On Jul 05, 2020
2cribz:
Make electricity stable. Full sub go be 5k.
How can dstv be running on gen and diesel

Dstv signal is received via a dish from satellite.what does it have to do with local electricity supply??
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Nobody: 12:32pm On Jul 05, 2020
Bossman25:
Its a lie,
Startimes is not owned the Government.

DStv have been looting our hard earned money by giving us programmes that are not relevant, and also this programmes we do not even subscribe for yet they charge us exhorbitant fees for the programmes.

Nigerians subscription rate is the highest as compared to other countries in Africa, they are looting us dry. They should do PAY PER VIEW and let us see who gains and who doesn't gain.
I was enjoying Football matches at a lower rate on Hitv before it crashed, only for Dstv to increase its subscription fee because they are the only subscribers for it. The Duopoly is a welcomed development.


Chai, see Lie at the bolded.

OK....DSTV compact cost PER COUNTRY in africa.

Nigeria: N6975
Zambia: N7,050
Kenya: N8,931
Ghana: N9,340
Liberia:N9,700
South Africa: 9,098
Zimbabwe: N11,292

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by sheyitokz(m): 12:34pm On Jul 05, 2020
as dem dey announce change bah IJOBA SAYBABA
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by Nobody: 12:35pm On Jul 05, 2020
Ezewuzie01:
Many people don't even realize what is going on here. Buhari's Islamic government has been all out to frustrate and possibly close doing DSTV ever since they started broadcasting Big Brother Naija. That is their real grouse with the company.

grin

See conspiracy theory...

BBN that many people have been critical of LONG before Buhari entered Aso Villa.

BBN that many Christians are so critical of too?

BBN, that NBC was censoring as far back as 2002//3 (when the BB Africa was in vogue).

Tell us another theory...
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by austinauto(m): 12:35pm On Jul 05, 2020
benji93:
Personally i would rather have a South-African company than a Chinese company despite the animosity between our people. But we have 30% of Startime, so if the quality is not too different, the government could try to push it into the market. But not until we are worth 50% of the shares. If our governments are serious, no foreign company should be allowed into our market unless a Nigerian or group of Nigerians has at least 50% of the shares. But we may need to have locals dealing in the same stuffs, this is seldom the case. Our matter hard. grin
Bro you are very right, I may not like the way the Chinese run their biz and treat our pple here, but the majorits of SA people hate Nigerians passion. I schooled there, studied sound and film production even did my internship with AM Dstv. I dicided to let go of Dstv after the recent xenophobic attacks on foreigners, though still have a lot of South Africans as friends.
Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by BuddhaPalm(m): 12:35pm On Jul 05, 2020
austinauto:

Please tell me what is the difference between them apart from premier League/champions league? Thanks

About $350m for broadcasting rights.

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by adekolaelect(m): 12:36pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.
your comment shows the importance of Condom in our societies .

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Re: FG Moves To End DSTV's Monopoly, Says Multichoice Is Cheating Nigerians by OriOko88(m): 12:37pm On Jul 05, 2020
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.

Lol. Its like you work for Dstv. I can see d type of energy you've been using to defend multi choice recently grin

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