DStv is one of the most sought-after paid TV services in West Africa, with thousands of subscribers in Ghana. DStv Ghana is owned by Multichoice Limited, which is a subsidiary of Naspers, a South African multinational company. The company started out by offering satellite channels accessible through a decoder. However, a recent trend in media consumption has seen it focus more on streaming services through its DStv Now apps and ShowMax. DStv Ghana packages are worth the investment.
DStv is one of the leading pay-tv subscription services. Photo: @dstv_ghana
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DStv Ghana packages come with various interesting channels that air sports, entertainment, socio-economic, and news content. There are also pop-up channels for entertainment, sports, and other important activities across the world. If you are in Ghana and you are looking for a satellite TV service that provides specific channels, you can choose from several DStv packages.
DStv packages in Ghana
DStv Ghana packages comprise several channels, and the cost of each package keeps varying depending on the terms decided upon by Multichoice Ghana.
Understanding each package's content and the cost is crucial in determining which one suits your household and business needs. Each time you feel unsatisfied with your choice, you can always upgrade or downgrade your current package accordingly.
DStv Ghana prices were revised downwards recently to make the packages more affordable to most people. Overall, the provider has six packages for Ghanaians as follows:
- Premium: has 185 channels and costs GHS 350 per month
- Compact Plus: provides 172 channels at GHS 215 per month
- Compact: gives you 165 channels at GHS 145 per month
- Family: airs 139 channels and costs GHS 80 per month
- Access: provides 124 channels at a cost of 45 GHS per month
- Indian: costs GHS 135 per month and has 35+ channels
Here is a detailed look into each of these packages.
Premium package
A DStv premium poster. Photo: @dstvafrica.com
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The Premium package is the most expensive of all DStv packages. However, it is also the best since it has the highest number of channels. It has the best entertainment channels combined with groundbreaking technology to grant viewers a pleasant viewing experience.
DStv Premium has over 30 CD-quality audio channels and over 100 world-class television channels airing news, sports, advertisement. The channels are categorised as follows:
- Lifestyle and culture channels: 6 channels including Spice TV, Food Network, Fashion One, BBC Lifestyle, and two Discovery channels
- Audio channels: about 48 channels airing local and international music, news, and other diverse information
- Commerce and news channels: 13 channels with news on social, political, and economic coverage
- All premium sports channels from SuperSport and ESPN.
- Seven premium music channels
- 12 local channels airing local news and entertainment
Note that some channels might be removed and others added with or without notice. This applies to all DStv packages.
Compact Plus package
Compact Plus ranks among the best DStv Ghana Packages because it has only 13 channels less than the premium package, yet costs much less. The package mostly airs local entertainment and movies. It also airs premium football matches such as European soccer leagues.
DStv compact channels in Ghana are subdivided into various categories synonymous with those of the premium package. Notable missing channels are SuperSport Grandstand (221), SuperSport Rugby (231), SuperSport Cricket (232), and SuperSport Golf (233).
Compact package
DStv Compact package costs GHS 145. It has 165 channels and airs a wide variety of informative programs and entertainment. If you are looking for a package with lots of kids’ entertainment, movies, and sports live, the compact package is the most suitable.
DStv Compact channels in Ghana also include M-Net Series and M-Net Action channels. For those who love informative programs about the world, Animal Planet and National Geographic are available on the package too.
Family package
DStv Family has great content for the entire family. Photo: @dstvafrica.com
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The Family package is designed for the general viewership of the family at an affordable cost. It features ten local channels, four lifestyle and culture channels, five music channels, one interactive channel, ten commerce and news channels, over 25 entertainment channels, and many more. It also includes all the channels on the Access package.
Most DStv Family channels in Ghana are home-based and designed with the entire family in mind. The package, therefore, has something for people of all ages.
Access package
DStv Access is considered an introductory package to the pay-tv subscription service. It is one of the most economical and most subscribed DStv Ghana packages.
The package has over 85 television and audio channels at a monthly cost of GHS 45. Subscribers get to enjoy the best local television series, telenovelas, news, music, movies, and kids’ entertainment.
Indian package
This package gives you access to a collection of Indian-based channels ranging from documentaries and lifestyle to news as well as entertainment. The package is available as a standalone subscription, although DStv clients can add it to their existing package based on their preferences.
Other add-on packages
DStv also has add-on packages such as the Great Wall Africa Bouquet, French Plus Bouquet, Great Wall Bouquet and, French Touch Bouquet. Each add-on package features a different number of channels at different costs. They are also available in different regions and to access them, you must be a subscriber to any of the main packages discussed above.
DStv decoder price in Ghana
Knowing the price of DStv decoders in Ghana can help you make sound planning when buying one. Although decoder prices seem to be higher than most providers in the country, DStv still has a competitive edge due to its popularity and unique packages.
DStv offers the standard and Explora decoders. Photo: @dstvafrica.com
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DStv Ghana offers two types of decoders – DStv Explora and HD Zapper. DStv Explora provides more in terms of quality and compatibility with HD and 3D-based display devices.
The cost of the decoders varies based on several factors. These include the period and place of purchase and whether the decoder comes as a full kit, including the dish, installation, and DStv subscription costs.
On average, the standard price for the Explora ranges between GHS 460 - 550 without installation and GHS 700 – 840 with the installation. DStv Zapper will set you back GHS 100 – 140 without installation and between GHS 160 and 200 with the installation.
DStv subscription payment methods in Ghana
Like most countries, DStv subscribers in Ghana pay their premiums every month. Subscribers are only allowed to continue watching DStv once they renew their subscription.
Payment is made at a DStv kiosk or Multichoice branch countrywide. You can also make payments using mobile money services in Ghana such as MTN Mobile Money, and Express Pay or via ATM, Credit card, or internet payment services. Procedures for making payments using different methods are provided on the DStv website.
While these are the current DStv rates in Ghana, it is important to note the prices often change. You can find the latest prices on their website. Subscribers can also get this information by contacting Multichoice via telephone, email, or self-service code *759#.
DStv is one of the best pay-tv services in Ghana. Before purchasing the decoder, it is advisable to check out the available DStv Ghana packages and select what works best for you. You can also upgrade or downgrade if you had already subscribed to another package.
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