DSTV Subscription Packages, Plans and Prices in Nigeria (2021)

DSTV is by far the best Satellite cable TV service in Nigeria which also cuts across the whole African continent. This post contains current new DSTV Nigeria packages price list for 2021. Updated January, 2021.

DSTV Nigeria services is controlled by Multichoice and offers one of the cheapest pay TV subscription in Nigeria. HD channels, HD PVR decoders, and DSTV mobile TV service are just some few services added for DSTV Nigeria by Multichoice.

Also for sport lovers, the DSTV Compact Plus package added by Multichoice can come in handy. It is a cheaper option for those who love watching sports. The DSTV Compact Plus package shows 90% Premier league matches, Spanish La Liga, Bundesliga, covers an array of sports, and loads of channels which are available in this DSTV Compact bouquet.

With this current DSTV Nigeria packages new price list for 2021, The DSTV Compact Plus package goes for a monthly price of ₦12,400 only. There is also the new DSTV Explora which was recently added into the bouquet offered by DSTV.

While the NBC and national assembly has ordered Multichoice to reduce their tariffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DSTV has started removing important channels from most of their packages. They even sighted they might stop showing soccer matches as they can’t keep up with low patronage and the failing Nigerian economy.

Before I continue with the review of the different DSTV packages in Nigeria, you should know that you can now manage your monthly bouquet subscription with the DSTV online Subscription services anywhere in Nigeria with the internet or a mobile phone.

Kindly scroll below to Last part of the article to see the latest news on the increase of DSTV subscription and bouquet prices

DSTV Packages and Bouquets Price list for January, 2021 (New)

The initial access charge for DSTV is usually around ₦19,900 to ₦45,000. Although, the price varies. This initial charge will cover the cost of the satellite dish, cables, DSTV decoder and other installation charges with a 3 months subscription access. It seems Multichoice has discontinued the access and family package, and has increased the prices for the rest. See them below

DSTV Access package costs ₦2,000 a month (Discontinued)

Over 90+ TV channels which are mostly local and international TV channels are offered in the DSTV Access bouquet. Local channels in Nigeria like SilverBird, AIT, NTA i, Channels and International channels like Africa Magic, Aljazeera, SuperSport BLITZ, E Entertainment, etc are also offered on DSTV access bouquet.

Channels like BBC, CNN and MNET channels are not available as when writing this post.

DSTV Family package costs ₦4,000 a month (Discontinued)

As the name implies, DSTV Family bouquet was created with the family in mind. Often known to be the most popular DSTV package in Nigeria, especially in homes, It gives you access to 110+ DSTV Access channels with other additional channels such as Euro News, CNN, Mnet Series, Cartoon Network for kids, Channel O, Africa Magic, ESPN Classic with over 55 digital TV channels in this package. Note that HD channels are not included in the DSTV Family package.

DSTV Family also offers all DSTV 24 available Audio services which includes: Voice of America (VOA), BBC (3 channels), Star FM, RAI radio, Ray Power FM,etc. With an installation cost of N24, 900 that gives you 3 months free subscription, a dish and a standard decoder.

DSTV Compact Plus package cost ₦12,400 a month

As said in the introduction of this post, the DSTV Compact Plus bouquet gives you all 155+ DSTV Compact channels with two sports channels as an addition. This  sports channels include SuperSport 7 and SuperSport 10. This package offer Sport lovers wider access to different kinds of premium sports against the expensive DSTV Premium bouquet.

Sports like basketball, golf, tennis, motorsport, Spanish La Liga e.t.c are available for those who subscribed to the DSTV Compact bouquet. You would also be able to watch 90% of the English Premier League matches if you are an English football lover.

DSTV Premium package cost ₦18,400 Naira per month this 2021

DSTV Premium package is the full package that gives you access to all available DSTV SD/HD video, and all audio channels. This particular package is the best as channels exclusive to DSTV Premium package are Mnet Movies 1 & 2, History Channel, SuperSport 3, Discovery channel, Boomerang, and all HD channels, and much more.

You also get a DSTV Mobile+ free package for subscribing for this package as long as you have a DSTV Drifta decoder.

DSTV Compact package cost ₦7,900 a month

This package has over 135+ channels as seen on the DSTV website and it costs ₦7,900.

DSTV Confam package cost ₦4,615 a month

DSTV Confam is among the cheap packages of Multichoice and it has over 120+ channels for subscribers. It costs ₦4,615 per month.

DSTV Yanga package cost ₦2,565 a month

DSTV Yanga is a new cheap package that contains 95+ channels. This package costs N2,500 per month

DSTV Padi package cost ₦1,850 a month

The DSTV Padi subscription package cost ₦1,800 only and subscribers to this plan can watch more than 40 channels.

DSTV French Touch cost ₦2,300

Subcribers going for the DSTV French Toast addon package option have access to 10 channels.

DSTV Indian cost ₦6,200 per month

This addon package from DSTV has 15+ channels and the price is ₦6,200 monthly

DSTV French Plus cost ₦8,100

Also has 15+ channels and goes for N8,100 monthly subscription.

DSTV Nigeria Details: Website, Email and Address

(DStv Nigeria) Lagos Office Address

Plot 1381 Tiamiyu Savage Street; Victoria Island, Lagos State
1 270 3232 or 080 3900 3788
Fax 01 270 3256

(DStv Nigeria) Abuja Office Address

Legion House
3 Kaura Namoda Street
Area 3 Garki, Abuja
Tel: 2347291/2 Fax: 2347295

(DStv Nigeria) Email Addresses

e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]

Official DSTV Website: www.dstv.com

Update: DSTV NIGERIA TOLL FREE LINES

DSTV has released some toll free numbers to accommodate Multichoice users on all network providers in Nigeria (MTN, GLO, AIRTEL & ETISALAT), if you have any questions on the DSTV Nigeria packages price list for 2021.

DSTV Call center operating hours are now 8am to 9pm on Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays.

The DSTV toll free lines are: 09090630333 for Etisalat, 07080630333 for Airtel, 08113630333 for Glo and 08149860333 for MTN.

Latest News on DSTV planned increase on prices of subscription (January, 2021)

According to Multichoice, Premium subscribers on DStv will from December next month, pay ₦18,400 as opposed to ₦15,800. This announcement by the cable TV company has promised to adjust both its DStv and GOtv prices starting from December 1, 2021 so as to implement the new VAT rate of 7.5% from 5%.

Henceforth, Subscribers of Compact Plus will have to pay ₦12,400 against ₦10,650. Also, Compact bouquet price has been increased from ₦6,800 to ₦7,900. Confam bouquet subscribers will now pay ₦4,615 against ₦4,500 while those using the Yanga plan will pay ₦2,565 against ₦2,500.

Max on GOtv subscribers will pay ₦3,280 from ₦3,200 while Jolli and Jinja subscribers will pay ₦2,460 and ₦16,640 respectively.

MultiChoice dully explained that the increase in prices was in line with the legislation of the Federal Government which increased VAT in January 2021, with implementation effective 1 February 2021.

“In order to provide some relief for customers, MultiChoice Nigeria has absorbed the cost of increase in VAT for the past four months, keeping its products and services at the old 5% VAT, however this is no longer possible and the mandated 7.5% VAT will be applied accordingly”.