DTT platform: TV stations to pay US$7,000 monthly from January 2027 – Sam George
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that television stations operating on Ghana’s National Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform will pay a new monthly tariff of US$7,000 from January 2027.
According to the Minister, the new fee is part of a sustainable cost-sharing model introduced after a comprehensive review of the national DTT platform.
Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, September 7, Sam George said a committee formed following the review had proposed a graduated tariff support system to complement the existing subsidised national tariff.
He explained that the new arrangement is intended to establish a more financially sustainable model for operating the DTT platform while continuing to provide support to television stations during the transition period.
The Minister said the committee’s recommendation would require all television stations on the DTT platform to pay US$7,000 per month during the initial years of implementation, with the tariff being introduced gradually.
On other digital sector matters, Sam George disclosed that the government is reviewing 15 pieces of ICT-related legislation as part of efforts to modernise Ghana’s legal framework for the digital economy.
He said approximately half of the review has been completed, while stakeholder consultations have concluded on 10 priority bills.
Among the legislation under review are the Data Harmonisation Bill, Cybersecurity Authority Bill, Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill and the National Communications Authority Bill, in addition to six other proposed laws.
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