DStv offering Springboks channels at a discount – Here’s the catch

DStv is offering a significantly reduced premium package – where rugby fans can watch the Springboks on SuperSport channels, amongst others – in its new restructured package. But there’s a catch….

DSTV PREMIUM OFFER – WATCH THE SPRINGBOKS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE

Over the past few days, DStv has confirmed news of its new package restructuring system.

The pay-per-view TV company, which falls under Multichoice and was recently acquired by French media giant Canal+, has promised viewers more bang for their buck with the introduction of new channels.

One of the biggest drawcards is the discounted price of the premium package, which includes SuperSport channels that have exclusive broadcast rights to Springboks and Proteas matches, as well as Formula 1, MotoGP, and international tennis and golf tournaments.

DStv has dropped the price of DStv Satellite to R799 per month, which includes an access fee – provided customers commit to a 24-month contract. This means that subscribers will enjoy a price lock for two years, but are bound by the contract.

Current premium packages are priced at:

• Flexi Plan (Month-to-Month): R979 per month
• Decoder + PVR access + XtraView / MultiView: R1 104 per month

Should Satellite Premium viewers not commit to a 24-month contract, they will still enjoy a discounted rate at R979 per month, with an access fee now included, or R799 on DStv stream (requiring an internet connection).

ALL THE NEW PACKAGES ON OFFER

DStv has also shared new details about their package tiers, some of which include new channel line-ups at discounted prices.

The switchover will take effect on 17 September, and existing subscribers will be automatically migrated to the new package.

DStv have merged several channels to refine their lineups, in an effort to reduce repeats and offer new, fresh content. 

Take a look at the breakdown of the new package system…

New package	Old package / equivalent	What you get – in simple terms	DStv Stream	Satellite
Starter	Access	Entry-level package. Local entertainment, kids’ channels, some sport, Wethu+, SuperSport KICKOFF, kykNET & Kie, Moja Love, Star Life and more. 85+ channels	R99 pm	R150 pm
Select	Family	More entertainment and local content, including Mzansi Magic, Wethu+, SuperSport PSL, Serie A, kids’ channels, CNN, History, National Geographic and more. 100+ channels	R299 pm	R339 pm
Sports	Compact	The big change for sport fans. Includes Select plus every Premier League, Champions League and PSL match, cricket, rugby, UFC/EFC and more. 115+ channels / 17 sport channels	R399 pm	R479 pm
Movies & Series	NEW	Designed for people who want entertainment rather than premium sport. Includes M-Net, M-Net Movies+, kykNET, Mzansi Magic, BBC Earth, Discovery and more. 115+ channels	R500 pm	R500 pm
Premium	Premium	Top package: Springboks and international rugby, football, F1, golf, tennis, cricket and more, plus M-Net, M-Net Movies+, kykNET and other premium entertainment. 130+ channels	R799 pm	R979 pm*
Compact Plus	Compact Plus	Unchanged. Existing subscribers remain on it, but it is no longer available to new subscribers.	—	Existing price
EasyView	EasyView	Unchanged. Basic package with 35+ channels including Blitz, BBC UKTV, Moja 9.9, kids’ channels and more.	—	R30 pm