Bleak Future For Dstv Subscribers

Monday, August 13, 2018

Botswana Television (Btv) and eBotswana could be the only channels Batswana watch lawfully if MultiChoice acts on their threat to leave the country.

Only those who are currently illegally using South African decoders would continue enjoying DStv. This is as a result of the Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) winning a legal battle that will see them regulate price increases by MultiChoice Botswana.

MultiChoice had said if the clause requiring regulation of its tariffs remains, it would review whether Botswana should continue receiving its popular DStv service.

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