DSTV Nigeria has been one of the most outstanding satellite cable TV providers in this side of the world for the past 23 years and currently boasts of over 11 million subscribers. All thanks to their wide variety of affordable products. Here, we will be reviewing all available DSTV Nigeria products and bouquets. Interesting, right? Perhaps, if you lend us more of your time, we’ll also give you tips as regards subscription and stuffs like that. Shall we begin?
DSTV MOBILE
DSTV Mobile is used for direct viewing of live programs. You can also watch your favorite TV programs irrespective of your location. It utilizes Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H) technology and is compatible with major internet service providers in the country – MTN, Glo, Etisalat, and Airtel. The only challenge is that it’s only accessible to certain phone models especially Nokia phones like Nokia N77, Nokia N96, Nokia N97, Nokia 5530, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5800, Nokia XpressMusic, Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, ZTE F900, and ZTE F912. It is also only available to residents of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Onitsha, Aba, Asaba, and Benin.
DSTV WALKA
This can be another entertainment companion while you’re on the move. That’s right! You fit carry am as you dey walka. It is a 7-inch portable mobile device with a slim and tactile design. It is coupled with a rechargeable battery which powers the device for approximately 6 hours. With its 1.5-inch watts speaker, you can be assured of superb audio quality.
DSTV DRIFTA
This decoder is very portable and mobile. It enables you to watch your favorite shows while on the go. It can be purchased at the price of just ₦10,000. This is the best remedy for the crazy traffic tormenting our Lagos brothers. Why sit bored under that tense automobile congestion with the fear of your ever multiplying Uber fee clinging to your chest? With just your DSTV Drifta and a WiFi enabled device, you have some fun and calm your nerves.
DSTV DECODERS
DSTV Nigeria offers two different types of decoder…
DSTV Explora Decoder
The Explora is the best of the best. Its price lies between ₦52,100 and ₦61,000. A full installation with satellite dish, smart LNB and a single month DSTV Compact subscription cost ₦52,000. For ₦55,950, you get full installation with satellite dish, smart LNB, and DSTV Compact Plus one month subscription. An installation with all its components and one-month DSTV Premium subscription costs ₦61,000.
Ah! Your bp is already raising. Calm down first, let’s explore what this Explora has to offer. To begin with, am sure you do not know that this decoder is HD decoder. That’s right! With DSTV Explora you have access to some uncommon operations like rewinding, pausing and resuming live shows. It also allows you to keep a record of your most cherished programs for up to 220hours. OMG! That’s like 9 days. You know all those interesting TV series episodes you missed? You can have them right back. Simply download them from the internet by connecting your decoder to your browser.
Another amazing thing is that you can rent blockbuster movies for a period of 48 hours with the Explora. Let’s not forget that it has a well-constructed playlist and optimum image quality. So isn’t it worth all that money?
DSTV HD Decoder
You will find this decoder in most Nigeria homes. The reason is not farfetched, it is more affordable. Installation cost varies between ₦11,900 and ₦20,900 depending on your bouquet. It offers a viewing to all DSTV channels but it is not as amazing as the Explora.
DSTV Nigeria BOUQUETS
DSTV Nigeria bouquets are everything a home needs. With their amazing packages, you can have access to the very best of entertainment from the comfort of your living room. There are six DSTV Bouquets available to all customers.
DSTV Access
This bouquet is the entry-level model. Be sure to enjoy over 45 local and international TV channels. You get to watch Africa Magic, SilverBird, AIT, Al Jazeera, SuperSports BLITZ, E Entertainment, Magic World and lots more. Audio channels are also available. No! I can’t promise HD channels here. BBC, CNN and MNET channels ain’t joining ferry ride either. Installation costs ₦24,000 while the subscription is for just ₦2,000 per month.
DSTV Family
DSTV Family is the most widely known DSTV package so far. It offers 55 good channel choices and about 24 audio channels at an affordable rate. The available audio channels include Ray Power FM, Star FM, RAI Radio, Music Channels and Voice of America and three BBC channels. The other extra channels include Africa Magic, CNN, Mnet Series, Channel O, Cartoon Network, ESPN Classic, and Euro News. Sadly, this package does not include HD channels.
A full installation is available at the rate of ₦24,900. When we say full installation we mean all the stuff including a satellite dish, a standard decoder and 3 months free subscription. Yah! I can see the raised eyebrows now. By the way, subscription costs only ₦4,000 per month.
DSTV Compact
This bouquet contains all Family channels plus SuperSport 10, Africa Magic Plus, MNET Action, Sony Entertainment, ESPN Sports, RAI International, BBC World and many other additional channels making it up to 60 channels and 24 audio channels. HD channels are also unavailable in this package.
Subscription is at the rate of ₦6,800 for one month.
DSTV Compact Plus
Shout out to all sports fans! You will love this one. It contains all DSTV Compact channels with two extra sports channels. With SuperSports 7 and 10 you get to watch over 90% English Premier League matches and other live sports actions like Spanish La Liga, French League, Bundesliga, Motorsports, Golf, Athletics and Boxing. Nah! No HD channels here. Subscription costs ₦10,650 monthly. A little tip…you can have access to more EPL matches with DSTV Premium but at a higher price.
DSTV Premium
This bouquet ensures you enjoy both audio and 178 channels including SD/HD channels around the clock. Isn’t that amazing? DSTV Premium also offers 100% English Premier League matches for all sports fan. To get this, purchase a DSTV HD PVR decoder and pay for the ₦15,800 monthly subscription in full.
Here’s the best part. Wait for it…once you have a DSTV Drifta decoder, your Premium Bouquet subscription will be accompanied with a DSTV Mobile free of charge. This one na beta awoof!
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SUBSCRIPTION GUIDE
Like we promised earlier, below are tips to guide you when making a subscription, DSTV Nigeria simplified it a great deal.
PAY VIA QUICKTELLER
This is currently the easiest means of online payment. Visit the Quickteller official website @ www.quickteller.com. Click the view all icon. Scroll down and click on cable TV bills. Select DSTV subscription. Fill in the necessary details. Afterward, activate your subscription by sending the letters “RA” and your smart card number to 30330.
MOBILE MONEY
You can use any e-wallet platforms e.g. Naira Paga or First Monie. Log onto the website, select DSTV subscription, and make your payment. Insufficient funds can be replenished through your bank account.
INTERNET BANKING
As long as you have access to your Bank’s Mobile App, you can use this. Log into the App, click the pay bill icon, pay and the transaction will be verified.
Finally! That complete DSTV Nigeria manual you’ve been craving abi? Now go make the best of it.
