MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Prices, Brings Back 'Open Time'

MultiChoice slashes DStv decoder prices, brings back 'Open Time'

MultiChoice is bringing back one of South Africa’s most nostalgic TV traditions – “Open Time” – as part of its celebrations marking 30 years since DStv’s launch in 1995. For one weekend only, from 7 to 9 November 2025, all active DStv satellite customers will receive free access to the full DStv Premium bouquet, including top-tier sports, blockbuster movies, and international entertainment channels. ALSO READ | MultiChoice waves goodbye to the J…

Latest DStv subscription prices in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana

Millions of households and sports enthusiasts across Africa depend on DStv for news, sports, and entertainment, making any update on its subscription models closely watched in Canal+’s takeover.  As MultiChoice transitions to new ownership under French media giant Canal+, attention is turning to what this shift could mean for viewers in key markets like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, where DStv remains the dominant pay-TV servi…

DStv Decoder Prices Slashed: Canal+ Pulls a Bold Move

Mark your calendars: starting 1 November 2025, MultiChoice — now fully under Canal+ — is slashing the prices of its HD DStv decoders. In retail stores, expect a 30% cut, while in their shiny new online store, they’re going even deeper — over 40% off for a limited time. This isn’t just generosity. It’s a bold play to reclaim relevance. Over the past two years, DStv’s been bleeding users — 2.8 million households lost across Africa. Half of those w…

DStv decoder prices drop 40% as MultiChoice fights to regain subscribers

If you’ve been following MultiChoice’s story over the past few years, you’d know it’s been a turbulent ride. The company’s flagship service, DStv, has seen its subscriber base steadily decline, losing around 2.8 million active users across Africa in just two years. About half of those losses came from South Africa alone, where rising costs and shifting viewing habits have pushed many households toward cheaper, on-demand alternatives.Now, it look…

DStv Unveils Decoder Price Cut And Gifts To Stop Subscriber Churn Rate

MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ company and the owner of satellite TV business DStv, has announced decoder price cuts in key markets across Africa. Effective November 1, 2025, the company will implement price reductions on both its entry-level and premium decoders in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. This is part of DStv’s 30-year anniversary celebration, and the offer is available until the end of December. This aggressive pricing measure, which wi…

Canal+ Cuts DStv Decoder Prices After MultiChoice Loses 2.8 Million Subscribers - Newsmakers

Segun Atanda/ MultiChoice, now fully owned by French media conglomerate Canal+, will slash prices of its DStv decoders beginning November 1, 2025 in a bold move analysts say is the company’s most aggressive pricing strategy in years. The decision follows a loss of 2.8 million subscribers across Africa, underscoring growing turbulence in the pay-TV industry. […] The post Canal+ Cuts DStv Decoder Prices After MultiChoice Loses 2.8 Million Subscrib…