The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced a renewed nationwide offensive against the illegal internet streaming of pay-TV content, warning that the practice is draining state revenue, hurting the creative industry and exposing consumers to serious cybersecurity risks.
In a press release issued on December 31, 2025, the NCA said a stakeholder committee, chaired by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), is working closely with the Cybersecurity Authority and MultiChoice Ghana to clamp down on illicit streaming platforms.
According to the regulator, the multi-agency effort is aimed at addressing what it described as a “triple threat” posed by pay-TV piracy.
“The Committee, comprising representatives from the MoCDTI, NCA and MultiChoice, is collaborating with other agencies including the Cybersecurity Authority to curb internet streaming piracy of pay-TV content, which causes loss of tax revenue, loss of revenue to the creative industry and increases consumer security risks to malware and phishing schemes,” the statement said.
The NCA said the involvement of the Cybersecurity Authority reflects a shift in how government views content piracy not only as a copyright violation, but also as an economic and national security concern.
Authorities warned that consumers who rely on illegal streaming sites are increasingly exposed to data theft, malware and other cyber-attacks.
The statement also provided an update on the revised DStv subscription packages that took effect on October 1, 2025.
The NCA confirmed that the enhanced value packages were fully implemented as announced and “remain in force,” dismissing suggestions that the changes were temporary.
According to the Authority, the revised pricing and content offerings have been well received, resulting in a significant increase in subscriptions.
The stakeholder committee, which was established to review DStv pricing in Ghana, continues to operate under the minister’s chairmanship.
The NCA said its working group will maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure that agreed objectives — including fair pricing, consumer protection and the fight against piracy — are achieved.
The regulator stressed that the intensified crackdown is intended to protect legitimate broadcasters, preserve revenue for the creative sector and guide consumers towards secure and lawful platforms for accessing pay-TV content.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
