DSTV, provided by the South African company Multichoice, stands as the premier satellite cable TV service in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Offering a range of innovative products and boasting one of the most affordable bouquets on the continent, DSTV caters to a diverse audience with its Direct-to-Home (DTH) pay-TV services. In this post, we’ll delve into the different DSTV packages, their channel offerings, and the associated costs.
DSTV Packages and Prices
DSTV offers six distinct bouquets in Nigeria. These bouquets cater to various preferences and budgets, providing a diverse range of channels. The packages and their corresponding monthly prices are as follows:
- DSTV Padi: N2,500 monthly
- DSTV Yanga: N3,500 monthly
- DSTV Confam: N6,200 monthly
- DSTV Compact: N10,500 monthly
- DSTV Compact Plus: N16,600 monthly
- DSTV Premium: N24,500 monthly
DSTV Channels
DSTV boasts an extensive selection of channels, offering high-quality digital TV signals and HD channels. From sports and movies to music videos, religion, news, and more, DSTV caters to a wide array of interests. Here’s a glimpse of some of the channels available on DSTV:
- 1Magic HD
- Africa Magic Epic
- Africa Magic Hausa
- Africa Magic Igbo
- Africa Magic Showcase
- Africa Magic Urban
- BBC News
- BET
- Cartoon Network
- CNN
- Discovery Channel HD
- ESPN
- Food Network
- Fox
- History
- National Geographic (Nat Geo)
- SuperSport Channels
- Telemundo
- Universal TV
- WWE Channel HD
- And many more.
DSTV Padi
The DSTV Padi bouquet, the most economical option, offers customers over 30 channels. While it provides ample entertainment, it lacks some premium channels like SuperSport and certain MNET channels. Notable channels on this package include Africa Magic (Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba), BBC World News, SuperSport BLITZ, Telemundo, and more.
DSTV Yanga
Similar to the discontinued Access package, DSTV Yanga provides access to over 87 channels, including a mix of local and international stations. Subscribers can enjoy channels like Africa Magic Family, BBC World, Discovery Family HD, Fox Life, MTV Base, SuperSport Football, and more.
DSTV Confam
Introduced in 2020, DSTV Confam offers more than 108 TV channels and 11 audio channels. This bouquet is akin to the discontinued DSTV Family package and includes channels like BBC Lifestyle, ESPN, Food Network, SuperSport 8 HD, and Universal Channel.
DSTV Compact
Offering over 146 channels and 53 audio channels, the Compact bouquet provides a wide range of entertainment. Notable channels include Disney XD, National Geographic, SuperSport Premier League HD, VUZU, and more. Additionally, purchasing a decoder and dish grants a free month’s subscription to the Compact bouquet.
DSTV Compact Plus
This package combines all the channels from DSTV Compact with additional sports channels, allowing viewers to enjoy premier sporting events. Subscribers gain access to SuperSport Football Plus HD, ESPN 2 HD, Africa Magic Showcase, Discovery Channel HD, and more.
DSTV Premium
As the highest-tier bouquet, DSTV Premium offers access to over 174 TV channels and 53 audio channels. It provides an extensive array of entertainment, sports, news, and more. Additional sports channels like SuperSport GrandStand HD and SuperSport Rugby enhance the viewing experience.
Conclusion
DSTV stands as a leading satellite cable TV service in Nigeria, providing a diverse range of packages to cater to various preferences and budgets. With an extensive channel lineup and competitive pricing, DSTV continues to be a top choice for television entertainment in Africa. Explore the packages and find the one that best suits your viewing preferences!
