Compare the Different DStv Packages
Below is a comparison table displaying which channels are available on the different bouquets.
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Good morning
Please could you been so kind and sent me the prices for DSTV Select 1 and 2 and lite
Prices are:
DSTV Select 1: R157
DSTV Select 2: R157
DSTV Lite: R99
Good evening
Is it possible to take the compact and just add kyknet? If possible what will the charges extra then be?
Kind Regards
Wenuska
Hi Wenuska,
No this is not possible. You need to select a package that includes all of the channels you would like to view.
Your website states that DSTV Premium is charged at R559 – why are we being asked to pay R655???
We have corrected our prising. The new price is R599. You are also paying an additional fee for your PVR’s features, e.g. Recording 2 shows and HD services.
Why does your compact package privilege “black” language channels, and the only Afrikaans channel(with better programs than the racicm promoting Mzanzi for instance) are not included in the package, ie you are limiting Afrikaans subscribers to the expensive Premium package, as the “Select 2″ has nothing to offer. PURE DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant speak for MultiChoice, but obviously they will structure their packages in such a way to lock in as many people as possible.
Yes, why cant we have kyknet then you can remove soweto, Mzanzi, Big brother, Channel o, Africa channels and all the other stations, that we dont understand anyway – not to mention all the soccer sport stations! only then will “people” be locked in – give us one and then you can have AT LEAST 6 stations back – that seems like a good deal?!
Could I suggest that DSTV do a survey, or some other form of voting system to assess which channels people would actually like to see on a compact system? Especially all our Afrikaans viewers who are unhappy with the selections. I am sure we as consumers would participate!
so the only way to get MNET is if you get DSTV premium? how much is DSTV premium? is it possible to add on MNET to one of the other cheaper packages?
No, you can only get MNet with the DSTV premium package at R559 per month.
Why am I paying R655 ?????
If you have a HD PVR you pay an extra subscription fee to activate all of the features on the PVR.
U did not read the Admins first response
Goodday! I would like to know if you will be able to offer new package’s this year please. My experience with the full package is 80 percent of the channels we don’t use just for info please i will really apreciate it. Thanks so much. Marion
MultiChoice does not have any plans to add additional packages this year, but we will keep you updated if we hear differently.
Good day,
It will be much better for us a s subscribers to be able to choose which channels they want to watch.
You need to pyt Kyknet on all packages
this is the only channel that is Afrikaans.
and it is only on 2 of the packages.
This is not fair.
I would like to change my dstv premium to dstv compact but i dont know how to go about it.please help
Hi,
What is the price for DSTV Compact?
Thank you
DSTV Compact: R246
Please send me the DSTV Compact pakage.
Thank you
You need to subscribe. Please visit http://www.dstv.com
We are a retired couple.
We currently have M-Net.
Please could you suggest
a package/s in the same
price range or cheaper
which would include more
or less what we are
currently receiving
including and a must,
sport (live local &
international rugby
matches, etc).
Many thanks for your
assistance.
Elsie & Alan
Hello daar
Die is mos nou n pot stront. Ek wil die feshion channel he dis al.
Maak n plan dammit.
Dik Frik
What is the cheapest package with e entertainment (channel 124) in it?
which channel is the formula 1 broadcast on ? I know it is on the premium channel, but not sure if compact has it.
Good day
I would like to know the price for annual subscription of both the compact channel package and also the premium package.
I live in the middle east and would like to get this for my family but the website does not allow me to view this information. Where I live is not included in the choice and the site will not let me in.
I assume that the annual fee would be better than the monthly fee.
Can you give me the prices of all the options.Can you compile a custom selection?
Why are we forced to have the mnet channel if we want to have access to all the other channels. Surely we should be able to select and pay for the channels we want to view. I wonder how many people know that the one mnet channel costs more than the others put together. Allow people to remove mnet and the DSTV costs will halve. Think a petition is called for?????
I am interested in Supersport channels but not in the whole premium package. It’s too expensive. How can I get them?
We are considering dstv now – BUT not all the channels, as the whole bunch will be too damn EEEEXPENSIVE – a pensioner cannot afford to throw money away.
Will multichoice have an option for live rugby, kyknet, discovery and sabc only? How about selling the packages seperately so that one can choose EXACTLY what you are interested in, and not pay for something that is available but NEVER use.
IT is like going to shop at Pick&Pay and they force you to the buy the whole shelve of food, although you hate most of the stuff.
Can multichoice make a plan? Technically it should not be a challenge to the clever people out there? Or is all about making as much money as possible out of Afrikaans speakers?
Hoekom kan i mens nie self jou eie programme kies nie, en die wat jy kies, dit betaal jy voor om te kyk, dan sal meeste mense happy wees.
i am in EC and Iam paying for DSTV services for my family in KZN what i want to know dont you have an option where i can pay an annual fee for the clear view of the TV and for SABC 1,2,3 and ETV.
Thanks
Plz tell me can I get the Big brother Africa (channell 198) on compcat?
in actual fact DSTV is not coiplymng with the consumer protection Act,and this is s serious offence,fine should be imposed against them, they are riping us day light,i cant tolerate to watch one thing every day,STOP repeating your MOVIES aghhh!!
Why? really,repeats everything,soccer games and movies.come on guys,there so many games daily everywhere.why repeats.Eish.I’m starting to regret my compact subcription only after my 2nd week.
Hi there,
I am trying to install DSTV and the guy who is trying to sell me the package says it’s R1690 for the decoder (normal model, not PVR), installation and a new dish. Is this correct, or is it cheaper from DSTV or Multichoice?
It all depends your installation requirements. You will be able to find it for a lot cheaper if you shop around. A normal decoder is around R399. Installation should be around R700 if you do not need extra cable.
What is my subscription if I have a dstv hd pvr
Is there any way of getting mnet on its own?
you can try to find a mnet decoder and areal. But not with the dstv decoders.
Please allow viewers to compile their own choice of channels, and in so doing determine their own costs. Please.
is there a package whereby a customer can select the channels she/he wishes?
No, there are only fixed packages available.
This means we get a lot of stuff we do not want and what we want we do not get. If you go for the most expensive package DsTv premium you have a wide choice, but at least 60% of what is available one never looks at. And so what DsTV encourages us all to do is to waste our money!! Nice is it not?
I just want to find out the price for dstv premium with all the hd channels on the pvr decoder, what will the price be?
I’ve done my setup and everything and they said that the monthly fee is R655, why is that?
what is the new increase price of a premium
package
Hi Andries,
That would be from R 590.00 To R 625.00 per month.
For more detail, please view:
http://dstvpackages.com/dstv-price-increase-for-1-april-2013/
Please let me know what package to take and how much will it cost… All I realy want is KykNet and Supersport channels.
DSTV should have a price per channel then we can select how much we want to spend. I think most people only watch about 6 or 8 chanels. Come on Multi CHOICE! Give us a choice.
Is it possible for me for DSTV to replace the remote control if their no longer working as the money I pay per month is R559 per month?
No, multichoice will not replace the remote for you. However, if the decoder is still under warranty, you can return it to the shop you have purchased your decoder. Else you can buy remote controls separately.
Hi, which packages have Disney junior?
Hi
I need assistance. I dstv premium connected to one tv only and I want it to be connected to a second tv using a different card but not two different accounts as it will be just too expensive. What can I do? Is there a way of having two decoders but one account? Please help
I have compact package bit need to have kyknet as we’ll wat must I do
With the soccer coming up, what is this cheappest package to get?
Where do I go to apply for DSTV Select? Can I apply online?
Yes, you can apply online. Please go to http://www.dstv.com.
Multichoice name means we have to be forced to watch what management of Multichoice wants us to watch. Multichoice is supposed to be freedom of choice of channels!
I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A DSTV FOR MY HOME AND WOULD LIKE TO VIEW THE EASYVIEW
I currently have a Dstv Premium subscription with a HD PVR and a Std Decoder. The HD PVR is split between my bedroom and the lounge. I watch the same channel as in the lounge. The BD PVR is then split to the Std Decoder which is viewed in another bedroom. I also have a Dual View decoder that I no longer use. How can the signal be split to add another bedroom to view the channels? Or do I have to buy another decoder and subscription?
No freedom of choice. How sad.
The plot has been lost and client retentions must be going crazy.
I have weighed up the options and a move to TOPTV is now the only way to go.
It is sad as I have been a client since the late 80′s.
Oh well. My voice will be lost in the darkness of the Internet Void and further complaining will bring naught.
Farewell DSTV. Sniff, Sniff. I thought I knew you well………
I will more likely cancel and not even have an question as to why.
Methinks you need a new retentions manager….
My account was close because of non payment , now I want to connect it with DSTV SELECT 1 from compact.. So what must I do.
Easiest would be to register on dstv.com and change your package there.
Is theire any plans to sell channels alone?
Hi Jean,
Sorry not at this stage.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE M-NET PACKAGE WITH THE DIFFERENT 12 CHANNELS
Why am I paying R655 cos i dont have a PVR decoder i only have a dual connection
What is the cheapest available option of watching the Euro 2012 games, for only the period it is played?
My mother (85 years) are staying alone and would like to get a package that includes Kyknet and Mnet. Could you please forward me the packages and prices for us to choose one to keep her occupied daily as she has no means of transport unless me and the wife come from work during the week or on weekends when we are free to take her for shopping?
We will appreciate your effort.
Please give us sport fanatics a package with all supersport channels.In these trying times the premium package is killing especially if you have a PVR decoder
You guy’s at Multichoice should change your name to No-choice. It will be a lot more appropriate. Have you even tried to sit down for a while, and contemplate how many billions in revenue the company is loosing annually through sheer stubbornness, and i suppose arrogance, because of a lack of competition. I’ll bet my last TenCent on the the company trebling their revenue if you give us all a choice. Then again, with billions invested in one sport sponsorship, with no return but a big thank u from Safa officials with fat bank accounts, you have to recoup the money from the old tried and cheated.
why can’t dstv not have a price per chanel??? I am sure that I am not the first person to have such a request
Hi.
I think its time Multichoice gave us the power to decide what we would like to view. I have the premium package just because I want all the Mnet channels and sports channels. I do not watch any of the other.
I think its time we got charged per-channel. Does Multichoice have any plans of introducing this option in the near future, cause I’m thinking it would serve as great feedback as to what people watch the most.
Why do Select 1 have more channels than Select 2 but you still pay the same amount??
It depends on a few things including number of viewers, cost for each channel, etc.
Hi. im trying to find out if we can choose some channels i.e. if i took the compact package and swopped some channels to show others?
Kind Regards
Chelsea Evans
Hi Chelsea,
That is not possible. The Packages are fixed. You need to select the package containing all of the channels you would like to view.
I am a describer for a long time but wants to know if I can put my account on hold for a few months (without paying)
How long can i do that and what is the procedure
Hi Nicolien,
Yes, it is possible to put your account on Hold. Register on DSTV.com. You can do everything from there.
Multichoice/DSTV is very clever – a basic study of the available options to the consumer will reveal that the majority of us are “steered” into buying the most expensive package, simply because MNet is there…& that is the most popular channel as it has the BEST programs to watch. Other very popular channels are also ONLY available in this “bouquet”, although why they are called that beats me – nothing smells good here!!
Why will individual channel selection & payment not be allowed? Simply because DSTV/Multichoice would lose money hand over fist! There are only about 10 or so channels worth watching, that have quality programming – the rest are junk, consist of bad programming, outdated content and plenty of duplications (including cross-channel duplications)
Premium package users are BEING RIPPED OFF and there is nothing that can be done about it – or is there?
Maybe the time has come to collectively stand up and initiate an investigation in terms of the Consumer Protection Act?
The consumer is tired of persistently being ripped off, it’s time you guys stopped thinking in terms of money and started delivering what we pay for.
Just a thought!
maybe time we rrturn devoders to multi choice till they give us a choice ?
I agree wholeheartedly with Michael above! I watch Mnet and Kyknet and some rugby. All the other channels are a lot off junk. Why must the bouquet’s include Indian and Portuguese and all the channels that I, after so many years, haven’t hurt of. I think it is time that the people stands together and boycott Mnet, maybe then they will adhere to our requests. What I also don’t understand is, Mnet received millions out of advertisements, and we still have to pay so much. We are BEING RIPPED OFF.
If I have a DSTV do I also pay my TV licence?
Yes, you need a TV licence.
We’ve been paying for the compact package for more than a month now – but cannot see all the channels advertised under the specific package i.e discovery world, animal planet and lots more
Register on DSTv.com. You can reset your account from there. Please remember to turn your decoder on when you update your account.
I agree wholeheartedly with Michael above! I am a pensioner and my only company during the evenings is TV – I never watch 90% of the programmes but have to have the premium boquet at premium price simply because I like M-net and their programmes. I can ill afford it. Overseas you only pay for the channels you want – we should be able to do that here too. We are BEING RIPPED OFF – perhaps there is a lawyer out there who is willing to investigate this problem in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. We are definitely tired of being ripped off left right and sinker!!
Hi, I am installing DsTV in a holiday rental house.
Can I switch it on only for times when the house is rented out? The premium package is a bit expensive for not using for long periods of time, but I suppose holiday makers would choose to watch Mnet and Super sport 1 and 2 also.
So one of the cheaper packages is not an option.
Please be of help
Yes you can, please register on the DSTV.com site. You can turn the subscription on and off as needed. Please remember to have your decoder switched on when doing these changes.
I would just like to have a breakdown on my subscription please. I have recently upgraded to dual view with a HD PVR decoder. What is the subscription fee now?
Best is to register on DSTV.com. You will be able to view a full breakdown on the site.
Can I apply for compact + add more channels or swap certin channels?
Hi Carmen,
No you need to subscribe to the package with the channels you would like to view. You cannot add additional channels.
How much is just M-Net?
M-Net is only available on the Premium Package. The current cost is R590 per month.
Absolute silence from admin – stunned?
Yes, I totally agree Michael. I would prefer selecting the few I’m interested in.
Roughly a choice of 170 including audio ones is ridiculous. Why would I tune in to French, Vlaandere, German, Spanish, Chinese etc. etc.?
When buying at a supermarket, it will be ridiculous to let clients pay for 160 crap products, while only needing 10.
Maybe it IS time, to launch an investigation into this.
Hello there.
Is it possible to watch Compact channels using a PVR decoder.h
Plse advise whether I can activate my old mnet decoder with a normal aerial. If so, which of the mnet channels will I be able to access? Mnet movies? Mnet Series? Supersport?
Thanks
Hi mnet lover. No you will not be able to activate your old mnet decoder. You will also not be able to purchase an old Terrestrial decoders. However if you can find someone would like to part with their old decoder you can try and make an arrangement with them. The decoder will only be able to show the MNet channel. None of the other Mnet channels will be available.
Hi I’m interested in installing dstv but so far it looks like the best is in premium although I must say that I agree with the rest, premium is simply just too expensive and only 10 channels are worth it, so is it possible to switch in on and off as I only need it mostly in December when I’m on leave and after that I dont need it as I hardly ever watch tv. also will i be charged for the times its not on ? please help.
what does the R attach to the amount stands for?
The R stands for South African Rand
I need to change from Compact to Easyview, are there any costs inolved? pls advise
No additional costs. You will only have to pay the montly fee for Easyview. You can do this on the DSTV.com website.
Can you please give me the pricing of the compactd and select 1.
If i choose compact and i want an exstra schannel whas is the cost.
For the latest prices please view: http://dstvpackages.com/dstv-prices/
how much is dstv premium now and when will the price go up?
It is going up once a year. For a full history please view .
Will hopefully only increase next year.
Latest Page information updated today – 2012/10/15
Having been offered a new TV and the installation of DSTV. I after viewing all that is to offer have declined. I cannot believe that people pay food money to watch outdated programmes.
Maybe it is my age, but when I pay for something I want value for my money.
Hazel
Hi
I am totally unhappy with Africa Magic channels. Movies on Africa Magic is the only reason I installed DSTV. When I first installed DSTV back in 2009, there were movies thoughout the day (nice movies) and there were only minimum repeats.
Lately on DSTV compact package there are no Africa Magic movies at all during the day,they start around 21.00 or 20.00 (if you are lucky) and you will have to sleep at 00.00 or 1.00. And there are no more nice and new movies, you find only old movies dating back to 1999 and its the same movie over and over and over, and its only Nigerian movies, no more Ghana movies anymore. You watch same actors over and over especially Patience, Ngozi and Jenevieve!
I was excited when new channels were added thinking that it will be better, but its still the same if its not worse. DSTV compact only got 2 channels out of 5, which are the worst ones. You watch Jara, Hostel, Clinical Matters, moments with Mo, Sunday School children etc. with only few movies which are not even nice and repeated over and over and over.
I am very unhappy and considering disconnecting DSTV as I really dont see what I paying my R260 for.
DSTV Compact
Can I select a sports channel if and when needed?
How much will it cost – what to do to connect to DSTV asap?
Hi Alphonso,
you can not select additional Channels. You need to select the packages with all of the channels you would like to view.
It is really pathetic that DSTV offers only two options (one mobile) for Supersport 1 on their packages, this is really a great way of screwing us as customer over!!!!
Hello,please advise what is the price for an extra smartcard to run on the same account
Hi Willem,
You will have to activate Dual View, which is an extra R65 per month.
Good day, is there a package where I can mix and match what channels I want? As I see there is allot of channels I don’t need or will ever watch.
No, there aren’t any packages available to select your own channels.
i have installed dstv and will like to know how can i pay for the package i need in order to get my dstv up and running. if theres an online method will appreciate that as i have limited time.
Best is to contact MultiChoice, or register on dstv.com. You can setup a debit order for monthly payment, or pay directly into the DStv account.
can i get DSTV Premium without m-net and what would the subscription price be then?
No, the premium package is the only package with the M-Net channel.
I was going to ask that as well, MyBroadband has just sent out an email listing your new prices as from April 2013, and one of the options is Premium without Mnet for R278 per month, where did they get that from?
Not sure. We cant find it on the DStv site. Can someone please send us the link?
i really think we should deside our own channels. the packets are not very nice channels. Afrikaans is a big problem, we cannot all pay the prize for a full packets to see the 2 afrikaanse channels. its very sad
Hi just want to check that I am understanding this correctly. The only channel that I actually want is Mnet and that is only available on the Premium package which I have now. Alternatively I can stop the whole Dstv subscription and get a normal Mnet decoder and connect to that with an arial? The majority of channels are stuff I never watch and I am tired of paying for it every month
That is correct. Unfortunately the M-net decoder is not longer available to buy. So if you can find one you might be able to subscribe to it, but first check with MultiChoice and make sure they except new subscriptions.
Price increase this year with all the other increases will see less people going fot the full premium package. It’s getting to be to expensive tv we don’t need…unlike Eskom that we do need. So buy bye bye DSTV….!!!
With the new channel re-organization, I have seen many more repeats and question the reason for the subscription increase, as we are not receiving more channels or an improved service.
1. I would like to change my subscription from the Premium package to the Compact package. How do I go about doing this?
2. When would this shange take effect?
3. Am I still able to watch my previously recorded shows, and can I record other shows after the change?
4. Do I still have access to “on-demand” shows?
Hi Farouk,
Your Answers:
1. You can do this only at dstv.com self service.
2. The change will me immediate.
3. Not sure. You might be able to only view the channels you have access to after the downgrade.
4. No, on-demand is only available for Premium subscribers.
I think we should all strike and not Pay multichoice for a while until they start giving us more choices!!!
It is discussting that we have to pay so much for only watching 10% of the channels!!!
And the shitty package choices they do give are just sad!!!
Or another company needs to come give them a run for their money!!
I agree!I am going to drop from Premium to EasyView at end of month(coz I paid till then).Only coz I can get “free” radio stations.(at a price of R29/m, did I say free?)
Unfortunately DSTV has a monopoly, so even free stations are re-broadcast by them, so they still charge a fee. Free-to-Air decoders cant work on any channels that are worth it!)
They pander to the masses, if u want the Free Greek, French,Dutch,Italian etc channels sent freely by those countries, you need to get the PREMIUM, poor overseas pensioners!BUT no problem on multiple cheap bouquets for Africa magic Africa everything else, plus of course soccer sports!
LETS ALL STOP DSTV for 3-6 mths and hit them in their pockets, we will see prices come down, or at least buy the channels we want!)
Dont bother with Premium(unless u NEED live sport), too many reruns(even the sport is live and then str8 after u get reruns for the rest of the week).
hi i would like DSTV Premium R590 but have a decoder and have a dish installed already, please email me requirements for opening an account and when can i start watching dstv and when is my first payment etc.
You can activate it right away if you have a sim card. Please call MultiChoice to arrange this, and payment terms. Usually they bill you on a pro-rata basis, so only for the part of the month that is still left.
Why was my debit order payment this month R1103.00 and not R652.00 as in the past? I have extra view for the past two years and also PVR decoder since last year. The payment was always R652.00. Payment went throught yesterday 11/3. What changed?
Price increase is only from the 1st of April 2013, thus it cant be that. Please check with MultiChoice.
what is the new price increase for a premium
package of dstv?!!!!!
Please view:
http://dstvpackages.com/dstv-price-increase-for-1-april-2013/
The movie I watched yesterday is the same movie I will see today something that is so boring because we are paying for the best entertainment but what we see is not for what we pay.
hi can i get dstv mobile on its own i was told i can only get it if i have a premium account and i could add as an extra. Is this correct?
Thanks
Jarred
That is correct. And if you have the premium subscription, you get dstv mobile for free.
I would like to switch to dstv portuguesa bouquets
Hi Patrick,
You can do this via the DSTV.com website. Please register on the site, and you can switch your package on the site.
I would like to know how much more do I need to pay for a dual view? If I want to have dstv in my room that I will control do I need to get my own sim card? If yes how much will I pay more
Hi Unathi,
You would have to pay an extra R70 per month for this feature to be activated.
I represent the shareholders/owners of a private game lodge. We currently have a DSTV premium (dual view) package which is held in the name of one of the shareholders (a private individual). We wish to change this responsibility for the account from that individual into the name of the lodge holding company. Is this possible? How do we go about it?
We are also considering providing a second decoder for the use of the staff at their quarters, located within a short distance from the lodge. Is there a reduced rate/discount for a single subscriber if they have more than one DSTV decoder on the same property?
I look forward to your feedback.
Hi Iain Skinner.
You have to contact MultiChoice to arrange the change. You can contact the call centre at: +27 11 289-2222.
If the 2 decoders are connected you can subscribe to dual / extra view. The Call centre will be able to assist you with this as well.
Well, we are also considering downgrading or shutting down dstv, because price is much to high and only watch rugby, cricket and kyknet, and discovery channels! Far to many repeats. We need choices!!!
I have been reading up on all the comments and it appear that most subscribers are interested in MNET and the sport channels only.
Is there perhaps any way we could look into opening that package without having all the extras?
There is no person that can watch so many channels at one time.
I do not expect an answer in return but do ask yourself why people cancel and change to oppositions.
I would like to install Dstv, however i live in an apartment where i already have a communals dis, i also have a decoder, so how do i do this?
Hi Mentle,
If the decoder has a smart card already installed, please contact DSTV to activate your account and link the smart card to your account. Else go to one of the MultiChoice shops, and purchase a card which you can then plug into the decoder.
we currently have the full DSTV package, can we scale down on the dstv.com site? if we can, how long does it take to take effect. can we upgrade again?
Hi Leigh. You can scale down on the dstv.com site. It usually takes effect almost immediately.
toptv cheaper better and u can choose
I am defintily going for Easyview- Cancelling my premium subscription.
Too many channels I don’t use and the ones I do too too many repeats. I am better off buying current upmarket DVD’S.
Can i use one decoder to serve 20 Tvs?
I guess you can try, but you might need a signal booster. Most of the shops do this, so you will see the quality deteriorates after too many splits.
HI every one , i’m from uk and i want to buy the dstv full pakage , is it possible ?? to buy it here in uk if not how can i buy the card and where is it sell only in south afriqua ?
please i need same help
Hi Marwene,
Sorry, you wont be able to receive the signal in the UK.