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How do I change my DStv package in South Africa?

By Penelope Carter

How do I change my DStv package in South Africa?

DSTV self service upgrade
  1. Visit the DSTV customer self-service portal.
  2. Sign in using your Connect ID or enter your mobile number or surname, followed by your customer number or Smartcard number.
  3. After signing in, tap the Account button to go to the account page.
  4. There is an Add or Change button on the account page.

Thereof, how do I change my DStv package?

Once you have signed in click on the Account button. On the Account page click on the Add or Change button. You will then get to the Add or Change page where you can view your current package and see a list of packages that you can upgrade too as well as a list of add-ons that are available to you.

Similarly, can I select my own channels on DStv? Cape Town - In an interview on SABC News Calvo Mawela explained why DStv subscribers in South Africa and across Africa can't each pick only the TV channels each one of them want, and why MultiChoice bundles TV channels in a few bouquets. “The model doesn't work.

Correspondingly, how do I downgrade my DStv package using self service?

When you upgrade, you need to pay in the difference between your current package and the upgraded package for the time left until your next payment date. You can downgrade once a month on the day your subscription payment is due. You can log onto Self Service and request for us to schedule this downgrade for you.

How do I downgrade my DStv package in Kenya?

You can upgrade or downgrade your package at the comfort of your home.To change your dstv package Simply visit eazy.dstv.com and follow instructions. Sign in Eazy Self Service by entering your Surname/Mobile number and your Smartcard number/Customer Number or you can log in with your Connect ID.

How do I change my DSTV ownership?

Download our Change of Ownership form to start the process. The completed form and other required documents can be dropped off at a MultiChoice Service Centre or Agency, sent via email to help@dstv.com or faxed to 011 577 4901.

How can I unlock DSTV channels without paying?

How To Watch DStv Channels For Free Without Paying Subscription Fees
  1. Go to now.dstv.com.
  2. Click on Sign Up.
  3. Fill in your details.
  4. Click Create An Account.
  5. Provide your ID, smartcard or customer number. If you're not subscribed to DStv, scroll to the bottom and choose Skip.

Can I use my DSTV decoder at another house?

In short yes and no, Yes you can use your DSTV Decoder at another house. Your Decoder is paired with your smartcard, so in order for the decoder to work, all you need to do is you carry your main decoder with the linked smartcard.

How much is the cheapest DSTV package?

With a monthly cost of R29 only, DStv EasyView is the most affordable package. By paying for EasyView, you will enjoy 37 TV channels and have access to over 95 audio channels.

Can I sell my old DSTV decoder?

Can I perform a transfer in ownership of the end of support decoder? Yes you can but it's important for you to note that if your decoder is an older model which is at the end of its lifecycle, we cannot fix or replace it with the same model decoder if it breaks.

How do I change my DSTV number?

*Update your mobile number: How? SMS the word CELL followed by your Mobile Number and your SmartCard Number to 8881.

What is the grace period for DSTV payment?

They do not state that if you dont pay on time you are given a grace period. DSTV are such crooks cos when you dont pay they disconnect and then charge you a reconnection fee. No all of a sudden its a system (computer programme) that decided on a 10 day grace period and then diconnected.

Is Showmax free on DSTV?

DStv Premium subscribers can add Showmax at no extra cost.

How do I pause my DStv subscription?

Step 1: Get your account number or card number. Step 2: Make sure you have all the details on your Dstv profile. Step 3: Call the Dstv customer care 2days(48 hours) to the day you want the account suspended. Step 4: Request account suspension.

What is the difference between DStv Compact and Compact Plus?

For example, DStv Compact is priced at R399 per month and offers viewers 118 channels, while DStv Premium offers 150 channels and is priced at R809 per month. DStv Premium also includes a free subscription to Showmax.

How do I check my DStv subscription?

How to check your DStv due date online
  1. Click on “Service” at the top of the website page to go to DStv self-service.
  2. Sign into the DStv easy service with your smart card number and phone number or name.
  3. Click on “Account” once you are signed in.
  4. You will see your DStv subscription due date and your account balance.

Can I cancel my DStv subscription online?

Alternatively, you can learn how to cancel DStv online without having to contact their call centre. To cancel Digital Satellite Television services online by yourself, you will need to sign up with the Connect ID and do it. In case you need to reconnect the package, you can still do it at any point.

How do I reset my DStv after payment in South Africa?

The manual method of resetting your DSTV
  1. Press the “reset” and the standby buttons simultaneously!
  2. When the word “DL” shows up on the display, you should repeat the following sequence.
  3. When you see the letters, you will need to press P+ and P- one after the other! This will reset your DSTV one step at a time!

Can I add one channel to my DStv package?

ADD movies, is here!

This means that in addition to the channels you currently enjoy with your DStv package, you can add three additional movie channels to your subscription. And they're not just any movie channels - these are DStv Premium movie channels M-Net Movies 1 (ch.

What is DStv select package?

DStv Select 1 is a DStv bouquet of selected TV channels from MultiChoice, a multi-channel digital satellite TV service in Africa. In addition to the TV channels there were selected DMX music and radio channels. By 2010, Select 1 had 34 TV channels and 32 radio channels with a monthly subscription fee of R148 per month.

What is the difference between DStv Compact and DSTV family?

MultiChoice recently announced a new lower price bouquet for its satellite pay TV service called DStv Family which costs less than DStv Compact, and as much as the Select bouquets. DStv Compact offers a subset of the channels available on the Premium bouquet for a significant reduction in monthly subscription fees.

What channels can I watch on DStv Compact?

This means DStv Compact customers will be able to enjoy DStv Compact Plus channels like 1Magic (DStv 103), Comedy Central (DStv 122), Africa Magic Urban Movies (DStv 153), CuriosityStream (DStv 185), History Channel (186), Nickelodeon (DStv 305), CBeebies (DStv 306), MTV Music 24 (DStv 323) and Sky News (DStv 402) for

Which DStv has SuperSport 3?

Hi, SuperSport 3 is only available on the following packages: - Compact (R 385.00) - Compact Plus (R 509.00) - Premium (R 809.00). The DStv Family package offers over 60 channels with local and international TV series, movies, documentaries, and kids TV shows.

On which DStv package is KykNET?

KykNET Lekker that will run on channel 148 on DStv. Output will include soaps, lifestyle shows, children's entertainment and music shows. KkNET Lekker will not be upscaled and will be unavailable on any other, higher-tiered KykNET package such as DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact or DStv Family.

How do I change my DStv phone package?

Sign in using your Connect ID or enter your mobile number or surname, followed by your customer number or Smartcard number. After signing in, tap the Account button to go to the account page. There is an Add or Change button on the account page. Click on the button to go to the Add or Change page.

How can I change my DStv package via SMS?

Whenever you want to upgrade your DStv package, you can simply do so by typing "Upgrade" + (your smartcard number) + (preferred package) and sending via SMS to 1731.

How do I upgrade my DStv package in Kenya?

Customers can upgrade by dialling *423#.

How much is DStv per month in Kenya?

You can get over 140 TV and Audio channels on DStv Compact at a cost of only KES 2,600 per month. Now there is an exciting DStv package to match your lifestyle. With DStv Compact you have access to hundreds of programmes and thousands of stars.

How do I pay for my DStv package?

How to Pay DStv via M-Pesa
  1. Get to M-Pesa and Choose Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill.
  2. Enter the DStv Mpesa Pay bill number, 444900.
  3. Enter your DStv Smart Card number (the Smart Card number is on the card in the decoder)
  4. Then, enter the amount to pay.
  5. M-PESA asks you for your M-Pesa PIN.