In a recent development, DStv announced that it will increase all subscription prices by at least 17%. The news has caused outrage among subscribers, with many taking to social media to express their frustration.
One of them is popular media personality Lola Okunrin, known as @lollypeezle on Twitter. Okunrin has called for a boycott of Multichoice and their products, including DStv and GOTV, citing the continuous increase in tariffs and the lack of variety in content.
Okunrin’s tweet has garnered a lot of attention, with many subscribers speaking up about their sentiments. One user, shared that she had already instructed her husband not to subscribe to DStv anymore due to the high cost and lack of channels.
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There are no alternatives
The young man also stated that the increase in the fee for their service is becoming too frequent and is becoming unbearable.
However, some users like OhiZ pointed out that a boycott might not be effective in a monopolistic market, where there are no alternatives.
The increase in subscription prices is expected to take effect from May 1st, 2023. Many subscribers are left with limited options and will have to decide whether to pay the increased prices or cancel their subscriptions altogether. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming weeks.
Reactions: Do people still use DSTV?
Many netizens seemed to be in support of the move as many suggest other alternatives. See reactions below:
@womenbbrants: Do people still use DSTV? When you can use the same amount for unlimited internet.
@Peacemaina: Someone just spoke my mind..like it’s fk crazy. With unnecessary channels
@TenTen10: Especially TNT on Gotv,they can show one movie 6times in a week
@Tegad: My last subscription was Nov 2022…After work I just press my phone
@Blairsynn: Every Eke Market day tariff increases … make dem no worry I go download All my Crime Series dey watch for laptop
@Ifyboy1980: It will only work for those who watch only movies on dstv. For we Premier league lovers, nowhere to go 3 Gl
@Glow0719: They come and carry their decoder I’m done
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Tacha cries out as Twitter removes verified blue tick
Meanwhile, Nigerian media personality, Anita Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha has taken to social media to cry out to the CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk to give her back her verified blue tick.
Ikeja bird reported earlier that the CEO of Twitter decided to remove all blue ticks from celebrities’ accounts who failed to pay the monthly fee for the tick.
Well, Symply Tacha, one of the housemates of the Big Brother naija season 7 was affected and required to pay the sum of over N3,000 to keep her verified blue tick on Twitter.
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