Startimes Nigeria has rapidly become a prominent player in the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network service. Established in 2010 by NTA Star TV Network Limited, a collaboration with China’s Startimes Media, the service employs cutting-edge DVB-T technology, eliminating the need for a satellite dish installation. As of the latest update in May 2023, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Startimes Nigeria’s offerings.
Startimes Decoders and Prices:
- DTH Decoder (with Dish and Accessories + 1 Month Subscription):
- Starting from N25,000 for Super package
- Starting from N20,000 for Smart package
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DTT Decoder (with Antenna + 1 Month Subscription):
- Starting from N16,600 for Classic package
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DTT Decoder Only (with 1 Month Subscription):
- Starting from N14,000 for Classic package
Additionally, Startimes offers a 10m yagi outdoor antenna for just N1,900.
Startimes Packages and Monthly Prices:
- Classic:
- N3,100
- Basic:
- N2,100
- Nova:
- N1,200
- Chinese:
- N9,800
- Super:
- N5,300
- Smart:
- N2,800
Startimes Bouquets and Channels:
Classic (27 Channels):
- Including Baby TV, Colors, ESPN 2, Fox, MTV Base, and more.
Basic (40 Channels):
- Featuring Al Jazeera, BBC World News, Nickelodeon, Star Life, and others.
Nova (30 Channels):
- With Dove TV, Emmanuel TV, Liberty, Orisun, and more.
Super (25 Channels):
- Covering Baby TV, Bloomberg, FOX, MTV Base, and others.
Smart (39 Channels):
- Offering channels like Al Jazeera, BBC World News, E! Entertainment, Nickelodeon, and more.
Sports Plus (4 Channels):
- Tailored for sports enthusiasts, including ST Sports Arena, ST Sports Life, and more.
Nova (Dish Decoder, 30 Channels):
- Including AMC Movies, CNC World, NTA Sports 24, ST KungFu, and more.
Conclusion:
Startimes Nigeria provides a wide array of budget-friendly packages, catering to various entertainment preferences. While it may not offer certain premium sports channels available on other platforms, it excels in delivering diverse content such as music, movies, documentaries, and more. Stay tuned for any updates in Startimes’ offerings as they continue to evolve in the Nigerian market