What is DStv Streaming? – Channels List & Pricing 2023
DStv Streaming is a way to watch DSTV content on your device, without the need of a Decoder or installation.
To watch DStv Streaming, all you need is an internet connection and the DStv Now App.
You can watch DStv Streaming on your own data or connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Signup for a Streaming ONLY Subscription Now!
There are 6 Streaming Packages Available:
- Premium Stream
- Compact Plus Stream
- Compact Stream
- Family Stream
- Access Stream
- EasyView Stream
With DStv Streaming, you can watch online:
- TV series
- Movies
- Documentaries
- Sports events
- And much more!
6 Benefits of DStv Streaming
- No Dish or Decoder needed
- No DStv installation
- Stream on any supported Device with the web browser or DStv App
- Watch your shows offline with the Download Feature
- No Contracts
- Cancel Anytime
4 Simple Steps to Start Watching – How it Works
- Choose your Package
- Make your account
- Finalise your Payment Option
- Begin Streaming
Fantastic Add-ons
- Showmax
- Box Office
Why Subscribe to the DStv Streaming Service?
- Watch your favourite shows whenever you want
- Watch TV shows and movies on any supported device that has an internet connection
- Choose from a variety of packages that cater to your specific interests
- Cancel your subscription at any time
Does the Streaming Service Support 4K?
There is limited support for 4K content
- Showmax @ 720p
- Most Content @1080p
- Future Content & Sports @ 4K
How much data does DStv streaming use?
- 720p @ 0.9GB per hour
- 1080p @ 1.65GB per hour
- 4K @ 7-10GB per hour
Can I share it with my Family? – DStv Streaming limit
- Register 4 devices but only watch on 1 Device at a time
Are there Adverts?
- Live channels have adverts
- Content on demand – no adverts
Can I Record Live TV?
- No Cloud DVR Service
DStv Streaming Packages Options – Prices / Costs 2023
What packages are available on a streaming-only subscription?
- Premium Stream @ R699
- Compact Plus Stream @ R469
- Compact Stream @ R369
- Family Stream @ R269
- Access Stream @ R99
- EasyView Stream @ R29
How do I sign up for a streaming-only subscription?
- Visit the website dstv.com
- Click on “Sign Up”
- Enter your email address & cell phone number
- Decide on a strong password
- Select “Create an Account”
- Enter in the DStv customer number, DStv smartcard number or DStv account holder’s ID number
- Receive your confirmation email.
- Log in & Enjoy Streaming
Is the pricing different for streaming-only subscriptions?
- Streaming Packages are cheaper than Decoder Packages.
Premium Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R699
- +60 Entertainment Channels
- +10 Kids Channels
- +15 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- Premium Channel List
Some WONDERFUL Channels on the DStv Premium Stream Bouquet
- 101 for M-Net
- 104 for M-Net Movies 1
- 106 for M-Net Movies 2
- 111 for M-Net Movies Pretty Deadly
- 121 for Discovery Channel
- 149 for fliekNET
- 901 for M-Net Plus 1
- 181 for BBC Earth
- 201 for SS GRANDSTAND
- 211 for SS RUGBY
- 212 for SS CRICKET
- 213 for SS GOLF
- 214 for SS TENNIS
- 215 for SS MOTORSPORT
- 241 for SS MAXIMO 1
- 411 for Bloomberg
Compact Plus Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R469
- +45 Entertainment Channels
- +10 Kids Channels
- +8 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- Compact Plus Channel List
Some WONDERFUL Channels on the DStv Compact Plus Stream Bouquet
- 103 for 1Magic
- 122 for Comedy Central
- 123 For Timeless Dizi
- 144 for kykNET
- 153 for AfricaMagic Urban Movies
- 170 for CBS Justice
- 185 for Curiosity Channel
- 186 for The History Channel
- 206 for SS VARIETY 1
- 207 for SS VARIETY 2
- 210 for SS ACTION
- 219 for ESPN 2
- 305 for Nickelodeon
- 306 for Cbeebies
- 307 for Nick Jr
- 323 for MTV Music 24
- 402 for Sky News
Compact Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R369
- +45 Entertainment Channels
- +8 Kids Channels
- +7 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- Compact Channel List
Some WONDERFUL Channels on the DStv Compact Stream Bouquet
- 107 for M-Net Movies 3
- 112 for Studio Universal
- 114 for ITH
- 120 for BBC Brit
- 124 for E! Entertainment Television
- 125 for FOX
- 127 for Ginx eSports
- 129 for BET
- 130 for MTV
- 131 for Lifetime
- 161 for Mzansi Magic
- 168 for ROK
- 198 for Annual African Festivals
- 507 for Telemundo
- 515 for TV Record
- 171 for Discovery ID
- 173 for Honey
- 174 for BBC Lifestyle
- 175 for Food Network
- 177 for HGTV
- 701 for TV Mozambique Internacional
- 203 for SS Premier League
- 208 for SS VARIETY 3
- 218 for ESPN
- 236 for WWE Channel
- 303 for Disney
- 401 for CNN International
- 430 for RAI Italia
- 431 for Beste van Nederlands
- 435 for RTPi
- 437 for TV5 Monde Afrique
- 446 for Deutsche Welle
Family Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R269
- +20 Entertainment Channels
- +5 Kids Channels
- +3 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- Family Channel List
Some WONDERFUL Channels on the DStv Family Stream Bouquet
- 115 for ME
- 133 for TLNovelas
- 136 for Discovery Family
- 145 for kykNET & Kie
- 147 for VIA
- 154 for AfricaMagic Family
- 157 for Moja Love
- 165 for Novela Magic
- 166 for ZEE World
- 167 for Star Life
- 179 for Travel Channel
- 181 for National Geographic
- 183 for WildEarth
- 189 for Ignition TV
- 204 for SS LA LIGA
- 205 for SS FOOTBALL
- 302 for Boomerang
- 308 for NickTOONS
- 314 for ZooMoo
- 146 for KyKNet Nou
- 325 for TRACE Urban
- 326 for TRACE Africa
- 332 for Trace Gospel
- 414 for Euronews
Access Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R99
- +10 Entertainment Channels
- +5 Kids Channels
- +2 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- Access Channel List
Some WONDERFUL Channels on the DStv Access Stream Bouquet
- 100 for DStv
- 108 for M-Net Movies 4
- 118 for Telemundo
- 132 for CBS Reality
- 135 for Discovery TLC Entertainment
- 152 for Africa Magic Epic
- 163 for Mzansi Wethu
- 164 for Mzansi Bioskop
- 176 for The Home Channel
- 182 for Nat Geo Wild
- 190 for Spice TV
- 209 for SS VARIETY 4
- 249 for TellyTrack
- 299 for NTA i
- 301 for Cartoon Network
- 309 for Disney Junior
- 313 for PBS Kids
- 318 for Da Vinci
- 320 for Channel O
- 322 for MTV Base
- 327 for Sound City
- 331 for One Gospel
- 340 for Dumisa
- 400 for BBC World News
- 407 for Russia Today
- 413 for NDTV 24×7
- 417 for africanews
EasyView Stream
- Monthly Subscription Fee @ R29
- +4 Entertainment Channels
- +3 Kids Channels
- +1 Sports Channels
- Watch Online up to 4 Devices
- Maximum 1 Stream
- Cancel Anytime – No Contract
- EasyView Channel List
What payment options are available to new customers signing up for streaming-only subscriptions?
There are 2 payment options
- Payment is paid in advance by Credit / Debit card
- Existing DStv clients can add this service to their current monthly bill
Is there a DStv Streaming FREE Trial?
Not at the moment.
DStv Now App – Get Streaming!
6 Benefits DSTV Now App
- Super Simple & Easy to Use
- Max devices are 4
- No installation of Dish or Decoder
- Enjoy LIVE TV channels on your Device
- Watch your content while on the move
- Great Catch up feature
Categories of TV Channels
- Lifestyle & Culture
- Children
- News and Commerce
- Music
- Sports
- General Entertainment
- Documentary
- Religion
What countries can you get the DStv App?
Offered in all African countries
Is all the content in different countries on the DStv App the same?
Content is country dependent. All have different content
How do I update the DStv Now App?
Enable auto-update or go to your play store to update it.
Can anyone use the DStv App?
Yes, everybody and anybody!
What is the Price of the DStv App?
The app is FREE. Your subscription is the only cost.
How many devices can I simultaneously Stream?
Register 4 devices but stream from only 1
Is DStv available online for viewing?
Visit the website or use the App
What is the Data consumption of the DStv App?
- Lowest Video Quality @ 0.07GB per hour
- Highest Video Quality @ 0.24GB per hour
Can I control the data used by the DStv App?
Use the App to set the video playback quality.
What internet connection speed do I need to stream DStv?
- Minimum is 4Mbps
- Recommended 10 Mbps
- Uncapped for both
Is there HD content available on DStv Now?
There is selected HD content available
Is there 4K content on the DStv App?
No, not right now. In future, yes.
Can live TV channels on the DStv App be paused or fast-forwarded?
- Only when using catch up
Does the DStv App offer the recording of Live Channels?
- No
Does the App allow for content to be downloaded?
- Yes – Max is 25 titles
DStv Now Download – FREE Download
Apple App Store
Google Play Store
Huawei
DStv Now APK – FREE Download
Get the APK you need HERE
How to sign up to stream DStv Online – Simple Process
- Visit the website dstv.com
- Click on “Sign Up”
- Enter your email address & cell phone number
- Decide on a strong password
- Select “Create an Account”
- Enter in the DStv customer number, DStv smartcard number or DStv account holder’s ID number
- Receive your confirmation email.
- Log in & Enjoy Streaming
How to Activate your Device – DStv Now Activate Code
Activate through a web browser
- Go to now.dstv.com & Sign in
- Type in the activation code you got from the TV screen
How to Log in & Out – DStv Streaming login
To Log in
- Visit the website dstv.com
- Top-right corner – Click “Sign In”
- Type your email address and password
- Press the “Sign In” button.
To Log out
- Press the Settings Icon in the App
- Select “Sign Out”
Supported DStv Streaming Devices
- JVC Smart TV
- Tablets
- Laptop
- PC
- Hisense Smart TV
- Any Smart TV
- Apple TV
- Xbox 360
- PS4
- Mac
- Samsung Smart TV
- PS3
- LG Smart TV
DSTV App Now – Supported Browsers
- Chrome version 53 or higher
- Internet Explorer 11 or higher on Windows 8.1 or higher
- Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 or higher
- Safari 9 or higher on Mac OS X 10.11 or higher
- Firefox version 47 or higher
- Opera 43 or higher on Windows 10 or higher
Channels on DStv Streaming – Channel List
What are the channels on offer for the DStv Streaming Packages?
See the Latest DStv Streaming Channels List 2022/2023 HERE
- DStv Streaming channels list 2020 /2021 /2022 /2023 /2024
Channels on DStv Streaming are arranged as follows:
- Religion
- Music
- Documentaries & Lifestyle
- Kids & Teens
- Sports
- Specialist & Foreign
- Movies & Entertainment
- News and Commerce
- Free Channels
Is DStv Streaming Worth It? – Our Review
DStv streaming can be a great option if you’re looking for a wider variety of content than what’s available through traditional broadcast TV.
- It can be more expensive in the long run.
- Make sure to compare prices and plan options to see what would work best for your needs.
People also ASK – DStv Streaming Channels in South Africa 2021 / 2022 / 2023 /2024
Do I need special hardware to stream DStv?
No, you only need the App on a supported device
What’s the difference between a streaming-only subscription and a subscription with a decoder?
Streaming Only
- Needs Internet connection
- Pay subscription in advance
- Payment by Debit or Credit Card
- No audio Channels
- No Interactive Services
- Steam 1 device only – Register 4 devices
- Cannot pause TV channels
- No Dolby Sound
Decoder Subscription
- Hardware Installation
- Payment is 30 days
- More payment options
- Has Audio Channels
- Has interactive services
- Watch with your decoder & Stream with 1 device
- PVRS can pause Live channels
- Has Dolby Sound
How to cancel DStv streaming?
- Complete the online cancellation process
- Visit a customer care centre
- Phone Customer care – Tel: (011) 289 2222
- WhatsApp Dstv – 060 060 3788
- Email customer care – help@dstv.com
DStv streaming not showing all channels – What to do?
- Restart your App
- Turn off & restart your router
- Clear your cache
- Update your App
- Uninstall & reinstall your App
- Make sure the DStv subscription payment is up to date.
Why is DStv streaming so bad?
- Slow internet connection
- Your App needs an Update
- Too many applications running on your device
Which DStv stream package is the cheapest?
Easy View Stream @ cost of R29pm
- View the EasyView package
What are the DStv Stream Packages for 2022? – Streaming options
- Compact Stream
- Easy View Stream
- Premium Stream
- Access Stream
- Compact Plus Stream
- Family Stream
Click Here to Compare all the DStv Packages of 2021 /2022 / 2023 /2024
What are the DStv Stream Packages for 2023? – Streaming options
- Compact Stream
- Easy View Stream
- Premium Stream
- Access Stream
- Compact Plus Stream
- Family Stream
Click Here to Compare all the DStv Packages of 2021 /2022 / 2023 /2024
Do I Pay for my streaming subscription? Payment Options
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Compare the DStv Channels Lists for South Africa 2023
Take your time to decide on what package is right for you!
Compact Channels List
Premium Channels List
Compact Plus Channels List
Access Channels List
Easy View Channels List
Family Channels List
DStv TV Guide for Today – Do not miss out!
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DStv Error Codes – Help Guide
Click Here to find out what the below error codes mean.
- E30-4
- E48-32
- E05-4
- E600-0
- E37-32
- E107
- E30-0
- E18-4
- E32-4
- E45-32
- E50
- E06-4
- E120
- E32-0
- E100
- E118
- E16-0
- E04-4
- E19-4
- E17-13
- E33-0
- E17-0
- E101
- E109
- E42-32
- E48
- E16-4
- E33-4
- E106
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