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Does DStv Premium include DSTV now?

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Olivia House

Updated on March 13, 2026

Does DStv Premium include DSTV now?

That means customers on EasyView, Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus will be able to watch every live channel on the DStv Premium bouquet, using DStv Now. DStv Now is a free streaming service available to all DStv customers.

Also asked, do you need DStv premium for DSTV now?

The DStv Now online service is available to all DStv subscribers, no matter which package they are on. There is no additional fee or charge to watch their DStv channels and shows online.

One may also ask, does DStv Premium include Showmax? DStv Premium subscribers can add Showmax at no extra cost.

Thereof, which channels are on DStv premium?

DStv Premium

DStv Premium channels
MTV – 130Lifetime – 131CBS Reality – 132
Discovery TLC Entertainment – 135Discovery Family – 136TNT Africa – 137
eMovies Extra – 140EVA – 141kykNET – 144
fliekNET – 149Africa Magic Epic – 152AfricaMagic Urban Movies – 153

Who qualifies for DStv now?

2. DStv NOW is available only to DStv Customers and their Users. The viewing of Content in DStv NOW shall be limited to DStv Territories. Access to the DStv NOW Content is limited to the Content of the country in which the Customer's account is held regardless of where the Customer and/or User is physically located.

Can I watch all channels on DStv now?

What is DStv Now? DStv Now is a free streaming service available to all DStv customers. It's the online version of DStv - a way to watch DStv on just about any device! With DStv Now, you'll see all the same channels you can on your decoder at home, but on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer, smart TV or Xbox.

Which channels are free on DStv now?

Practicing social distancing?DStv Now has made some channels available for free - you don't need to be a DStv subscriber!
  • 100 – DStv.
  • 180 – People's Weather.
  • 238 – SuperSport Play.
  • 313 – PBS Kids.
  • 320 – Channel O.
  • 343 – TBN.
  • 400 – BBC World News.
  • 401 – CNN.

Why won't my DStv now work?

DStv Now is up-and-running again and users are advised to log out of their accounts, clear their cache, or refresh their apps. Here's how to clear your cache on Google Chrome: On your computer, open Chrome. Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" check the boxes.

How can I stream DStv for free?

How to sign up for DStv Now free service:
  1. Go to now.dstv.com and click on Sign Up.
  2. Fill in your details and click Create An Account.
  3. Provide your ID, smartcard or customer number.
  4. If you're not subscribed to DStv, scroll to the bottom and choose Skip.
  5. Name your profile and set your profile pic.
  6. Start watching.

How do I activate DStv now?

How to install the new DStv Now app for your smart TV
  1. Connect your smart TV to the internet using ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
  2. Go to the App Store on your TV, search for “DStv Now”, and install the app.
  3. Once installed, the app will display a code on your TV screen.
  4. On a laptop/desktop, go to now.dstv.com and sign in.

What is DStv streaming?

Staff Writer2 December 2020. DStv has launched a standalone streaming service where customers can subscribe and watch all channels via the DStv app, without a decoder or satellite connection.

Can I use my DStv decoder at another house?

In short yes and no, Yes you can use your DSTV Decoder at another house. Your Decoder is paired with your smartcard, so in order for the decoder to work, all you need to do is you carry your main decoder with the linked smartcard.

What can I replace DStv with?

Goodbye DStv – Here are the best alternatives
  • Netflix – R99 to R169 per month.
  • Showmax – R99 per month.
  • Amazon Prime Video – $2.99/$5.99 per month.
  • Cell C Black – R99 per month.
  • Vodacom Video Play – From R25 per month.

Do pensioners get discount on DStv?

If you are a pensioner and are wondering do pensioners get discounts on DSTV? Well, DStv does offer a commercial subscription to multi-unit retirement homes, which means that pensioners can get DStv services at a reduced rate.

How much is DStv premium per month?

Multichoice has announced price increases for its DStv packages for 2020. The group's Premium package has seen a marginal increase of 1.2%, or R10, taking it to R819 per month. The Access Fee has also increased by a small amount, 5.3%, to R100.

How can I reduce my DStv package?

When you upgrade, you need to pay in the difference between your current package and the upgraded package for the time left until your next payment date. You can downgrade once a month on the day your subscription payment is due. You can log onto Self Service and request for us to schedule this downgrade for you.

How can I unlock DStv channels without paying?

How To Watch DStv Channels For Free Without Paying Subscription Fees
  1. Go to now.dstv.com.
  2. Click on Sign Up.
  3. Fill in your details.
  4. Click Create An Account.
  5. Provide your ID, smartcard or customer number. If you're not subscribed to DStv, scroll to the bottom and choose Skip.

What is the difference between DStv Compact and DSTV family?

MultiChoice recently announced a new lower price bouquet for its satellite pay TV service called DStv Family which costs less than DStv Compact, and as much as the Select bouquets. DStv Compact offers a subset of the channels available on the Premium bouquet for a significant reduction in monthly subscription fees.

What is the cheapest DStv subscription?

DSTV Subscription Packages & Price List for 2020.
  • DSTV Access package for N2,000 a month.
  • DSTV Yanga package for N2500 a month.
  • DSTV Family package for N4000 in a Month.
  • DStv Confam Package for N4500 a Month.
  • DStv Compact Package for N6,800 a month.
  • DStv Compact Plus Package for N10,650.
  • DStv Premium Package for N15,800.

How do I check my DStv subscription?

How to check your DStv due date online
  1. Click on “Service” at the top of the website page to go to DStv self-service.
  2. Sign into the DStv easy service with your smart card number and phone number or name.
  3. Click on “Account” once you are signed in.
  4. You will see your DStv subscription due date and your account balance.

How many channels are in DStv Compact?

135

How much is DStv full subscription?

The monthly price of DStv Compact Plus will increase by 1.96% from R509 to R519 per month. The percentage increase of all of the DStv packages this year is lower than the percentage increase from 2017 to 2018, except for DStv Access that will see a 6.06% increase whereas the price remained unchanged last year.

Is Netflix free on DStv premium?

DStv customers will have the option to pay for their Netflix subscription in their monthly bill. The inclusion in the bill will be available to DStv customers who want to become Netflix subscribers.

Is Showmax better than Netflix?

Verdict: Both platforms offer quite competitive subscription plans. Netflix's higher tiers give you 4K UHD content and more concurrent devices while Showmax compensates for lack of 4K support and less concurrent devices with a cheaper mobile plan.

Is Showmax still free on DStv premium?

Showmax is now included in DStv Premium subscriptions at no extra charge. That's right, there's no cost and absolutely no hidden catch. Plus, DStv Compact subscribers get Showmax for just R49.

How do I add Showmax to my DStv premium account?

How to add Showmax to your DStv Premium account
  1. Go to DStvAfrica.com or click on the "Get my unique code" button above.
  2. Sign in to DStvAfrica.com platform.
  3. Select my account.
  4. Click on "Go to Showmax" and sign up for Showmax.
  5. You will be automatically redirected to the voucher capture screen where the activation code is pre-populated, press submit.

Can I get Showmax without DStv?

Showmax is an internet TV streaming service that is accessible on internet-connected devices like tablets, laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, media players and smart TVs. Anyone can sign up for Showmax – you don't have to have DStv to use it.

How much is Showmax a month?

How much does Showmax cost? There are two Showmax plans: standard and mobile. The standard plan costs R99 per month and gives you access to Showmax on up to five devices, for example, your laptop, smart TV, phone, tablet and Xbox. The mobile plan costs R49PM and is only available on one device: your phone or tablet.

How can I get Showmax for free?

Claim your free Showmax trial:
  1. Go to showmax.com.
  2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
  3. Choose either Showmax mobile (R49) or standard (R99) plan.
  4. Select a Credit/Debit Card to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel within those 14 days, you won't be charged.

Does Showmax use data on DStv?

Showmax on the DStv Explora allows you to stream content in either SD or HD resolution. Streaming in SD will use less data than in HD, so if you are concerned about data usage or have a slow line speed, choose SD.

How much is Showmax per month in South Africa?

Showmax standard plans:

R99pm. Register 5 devices, watch on 2 at the same time.

How does the DStv Now app work?

DStv Now is available to anyone with a DStv subscription. Using the DStv Now app, customers are able to watch the same Live channels and shows on Catch Up as they do via their decoders - the app makes it possible to also watch DStv on their smartphones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.

How do I connect DStv to DStv now?

On a laptop/desktop, go to now.dstv.com and sign in. Once signed in, go to now.dstv.com/tv and enter the code displayed on the TV, then click on the “Sign in on TV” button. The app will now be live on the TV.

How many devices DStv now?

four devices

How can I watch live TV on DStv now?

How to use the DStv Now app as the ultimate TV guide
  1. Open your DStv Now app.
  2. Tap the More button; then go to TV Guide.
  3. Select the channel you'd like to see the schedule for, and then scroll down to see what's showing.
  4. If you'd like to watch something that's showing right now, tap on it, and hit 'Watch Live'.

How much data does DStv now use?

As with any other video services, content streamed from DStv Now could potentially use large amounts of data. You can expect to consume up to 1.15MB of data per minute at the lowest SD resolution and up to 41MB of data per minute at the highest HD resolution while streaming Catch Up and Live TV.

How can I watch DStv on my Android phone for free?

Simply follow these steps below.
  1. Open Google play store on your Android phone and search for DSTV NOW app.
  2. Click to download and install the DSTV NOW app on your Android phone.
  3. Launch the DSTV NOW app from your Android phone home screen.
  4. Register if you are a new user or Login on the DSTV CONNECT.

How do I fix my DStv Now app?

Tips to remedy the DStv Now error
  1. Log out and back into the DStv Now app.
  2. Clear your browser's cache.
  3. Restart your browser.
  4. Refresh the landing page a few times.

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