Get ready for some changes to your DStv bill! Starting April 1st, 2024, MultiChoice is adjusting prices across their satellite pay-TV packages. While streaming packages remain untouched, expect increases ranging from 3.1% to 7.8%.
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However, there’s some good news alongside the higher prices. Here’s a breakdown:
More Sports for Entry-Level DStv Access:
This package sees the biggest price bump (7.8%), but also gets a major sports upgrade:
- Renewed La Liga rights, ensuring Spanish football action.
- ESPN joining the line-up.
- SuperSport Variety 4 and SuperSport Blitz for additional sports coverage.
Revamped Channels for DStv Compact Plus:
This package has a 6.9% price increase, but gets:
- The “best of Showmax’s original content” added to its channel list.
Peace of Mind with “Price Guarantee” Contracts:
If you plan to stick with DStv for 2 years, lock in current prices with a 24-month contract:
- DStv Premium: R879 per month (no increases)
- DStv Compact: R399 per month (no increases)
- DStv Access: R109 per month (no increases)
Upgrades are allowed during the contract, but downgrades require cancellation and fees.
| DStv Price Increases | |||
| Packages | 2024 | 2023 | Increase |
| DStv Premium | R929 | R879 | 5.7% |
| DStv Compact Plus | R619 | R579 | 6.9% |
| DStv Compact | R469 | R449 | 4.5% |
| DStv Family | R329 | R319 | 3.1% |
| DStv Access | R139 | R129 | 7.8% |
| DStv EasyView | R29 | R29 | 0% |
| Add-ons | 2024 | 2023 | Increase |
| Access Fee | R120 | R115 | 4.3% |
| ADD Movies | R79 | R79 | 0% |
| Box Office | R40 | R40 | 0% |
