DStv 2023 price increase: What you’ll pay from 1 April

MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price increase that will come into effect on 1 April 2023.

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Price percentage increases are overall smaller than in previous years and will be hiked by an average of 4.3% across DStv’s satellite pay-TV portfolio.

“[The price adjustment] is far lower than the projected CPI for 2023,” MultiChoice said in a statement.

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Premium subscribers will pay R40 more per month, an increase of 4.8%.

The Access Fee for features like DStv Catch Up and PVR will also increase by R5 per month which represents a 4.5% increase.

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Compact Plus will increase by R30 per month (5.5%), Compact by R20 per month (4.7%), Family by R10 per month (3.2%), and Access by R9 (7.5%).

DStv EasyView and BoxOffice prices will not change this year.

MultiChoice said the price for its ADD Movies add-on decreased by 20% (R20 per month) during the year and will not be adjusted on 1 April.

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MultiChoice’s statement added: “we hold firm that by creating increasingly unique and authentic local content, we will continue to resonate with our customers”.

“This year, subscribers can look forward to more sparkling entertainment such as Big Brother Titans and the highly anticipated Shaka Ilembe, as well as major sporting events like the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the 2023 Women’s Cricket World Cup and the Women’s Netball World Cup.”

DSTV PRICE INCREASES FOR 2023:

Don’t forget Showmax has a special two-for-one deal on right now – for new and returning subscribers, until 3 March! Subscribers who pay for one month, will receive a second month for free!