In an attempt to distract customers from ever-rising prices, most recently introduced on 1 April 2025, MultiChoice’s DStv has rustled up some new channels for its more affordably priced packages. DStv’s Compact customers are the luckiest of the lot, receiving five new channels previously available to Premium watchers, while DStv Family Access and EasyView customers also walk away with some changes.
Channel-surfing just got interesting
“Spanning kids, movies, music, news, lifestyle, sport and more, DStv Compact is already an excellent viewing experience, and the five new channels and extra concurrent stream add even more value for customers,” the broadcaster said.
Announced in mid-March, and kicking in on 1 April 2025, Compact customers received access to SuperSport Action (channel 210), Africa Magic Showcase (channel 151), CBS Justice (channel 170), Curiosity Channel (channel 185), and the History Channel (channel 186). That’s not a bad showing, considering it’s all free. Well, ‘free’.
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As for those watchers on a Family, Access, or EasyView subscription, they can now access Comedy Central (channel 122), HGTV (channel 177), and Disney Channel (channel 303). MultiChoice has also opened up Zee World (channel 166) and Nicktoons (channel 308) specifically for the Access package, while SuperSport Schools (216) is available for EasyView customers at no extra cost.
DStv also reiterated its offer to decoder customers for a discount on their monthly fees should they want to ‘lock in’ their prices “by paying in advance for 24 months.” That’s in addition to the recent changes introduced for Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact customers in March, which saw the return of the ‘Second Stream’ feature.
