According to Digital TV Research, by 2026 there will be 51 million pay-TV subscribers in Africa. So a total of 17 million new consumers are expected over the next six years. In its study, Digital TV Research determined the players and markets that will see things happen the most at their level.

Nigeria alone will have 11 million subscribers. They will be 9 million in South Africa. Simon Murray, Senior Analyst at Digital TV Research, mentioned the Multichoice group’s leadership:

“Multichoice had 15.51 million subscribers on the DStv satellite TV platform and the TNT GOtv platform at the end of 2020. This total will increase to 19.67 million by 2026, with a slowdown marked by the growth of satellite television,” he said.

Digital TV Research Africa

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The most impressive growth will be observed with the Chinese Startimes. Its customers will increase by 10.11 million. As for the French Vivendi, its Canal Plus and Easy TV platforms will accumulate a total of 7.9 million subscribers, notes the report. 

Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
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