What are Decoders? – Meaning of Decoder

Decoders are devices used to extract information from a signal.

• Used in telecommunications and data transmission systems to decode the encoded signals and convert them into usable information.

A great example is a television decoder that takes the video and audio signals from a broadcast and converts them into pictures and sounds that can be displayed on a television screen.

Different Types of Decoders

Each Decoder type has its own unique set of capabilities

• Text decoders: Used to decode text messages or other forms of encoded communication data
• Image decoders: Used to decode image files or other forms of encoded visual data
• Audio decoders: Used to decode audio files or other forms of encoded sound data
• Video decoders: Used to decode video files or other forms of encoded moving images

Decoders for Sale – Wide Range in SA

We have a wide selection of decoders for sale.

If you are looking to buy a decoder, we have what you need.

• DStv
• StarSat
• Openview

Types of DStv Decoders & Pricing

DStv HD Single View  Decoders

• 5S
• 4U
• 8S
• 6S
• 9S
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DStv Explora Models

• 2A
• 3A
• 3B
• DStv Explora Ultra
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PVR

• SD PVR
• HD PVR (2 Tuner & 4 Tuner)
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DStv Decoder for Sale – Decoder Specials

Decoders are also available from many large retailers often at discounted prices.

• Pep Decoder Price from R299
• Game Decoder Price from R399
• Makro Decoder Price from R499
• Checkers Decoder Price from R599
• Pick n Pay Decoder Price from R399
• Ackermans Decoder Price from R399
• Hi-Fi Corporation Decoder Price from R599
• Incredible Connection Decoder Price from R999
• Builders Warehouse Decoder Price from R699
• Leroy Merlin Decoder Price from R599
• Russels Decoder Price from R699

Prices of DStv Decoder

• DStv HD Single View Decoder Prices from R299
• DStv Explora Decoder Prices from R999
• PVR Decoder Prices from R699
• Click HERE for the Latest Decoder Prices

StarSat Decoder & Pricing

• HD Sat 3 Decoder
• Price From R599

StarSat Decoder for Sale – Decoder Specials

Get your StarSat Decoder from one of the listed below retailers

• StarSat Decoder Price Pep from R299
• Sat 3 StarSat Decoder Price Game from R399

Prices of StarSat Decoder

• HD Sat 3 Decoder from R599

Openview Decoder & Pricing

• OVHD Openview Decoder
• 8-Day TV guide
• 20+ Tv & Radio channels
• PVR compatible
• No Monthly Subscription Fee
• Price From R649

Openview Decoder for Sale – Decoder Specials

Check out the Specials below when buying your Openview decoder

• Pep Openview Decoder Price from R299
• Game Openview Decoder Price from R399
• Makro Openview Decoder Price from R649
• Ackermans Openview Decoder Price from R649
• Hi-Fi Corporation Openview Decoder Price from R649
• Checkers Hyper Openview Decoder Price from R649
• Pick n Pay Openview Decoder Price from R569
• Ellies Openview Decoder Price from R649
• Incredible Connection Openview Decoder Price from R699

Prices of Openview Decoder

• OVHD Openview Decoder from R649

The Comparisons  of DSTV vs Star Sat vs Openview Decoder

DStv

• HD Single View from R499 is the cheapest
• No streaming Apps
• No PVR features

StarSat

• Sat 3 Decoder from R599 is the most affordable option
• Free Installation (terms & conditions)

OVHD OpenView

• Decoder & Installation from R1699
• No monthly subscription
• The new decoder has PVR functions

Decoder Installation Near Me – Installs in South Africa

If you need any Decoder Installation near you, our installers can help!

Our expert installers are experienced in setting up all types of decoders from DStv, and OVHD to StarSat.

Decoder Installation Near Me (Dstv, OVHD, StarSat)

• Kathu
• Springs
• Vanderbijlpark
• Hartenbos
• Sandton
• Uganda
• Middelburg Mpumalanga
• Meyerton
• Lephalale
• Tokai
• Lonehill
• Ottery
• Vredenburg
• Rynfield Benoni
• Waterkloof
• Durban North
• Pretoria
• Noordhoek
• Durbanville
• Mitchells Plain
• Wellington
• Randburg
• Yzerfontein
• Olievenhoutbosch
• Hillcrest
• Bryanston
• Rustenburg
• Glentana
• Oudtshoorn
• Zeerust
• Hermanus
• Gauteng
• Northcliff
• Rynfield
• Knysna
• Kenilworth
• Kimberley
• Pinetown
• Constantia
• Kenya
• Rondebosch
• Kuils River
• Moreleta Park
• Nelspruit
• Johannesburg
• Southern Suburbs Cape Town
• Roodepoort
• Verulam
• Germiston
• Bedfordview
• Chatsworth
• Helderberg
• Embalenhle
• George
• Kempton Park
• Riversdale
• Ballito
• Melkbosstrand
• Kuruman
• Umhlanga
• Fish Hoek
• Langebaan
• Midstream
• Strand
• Cape Town
• Hammarsdale
• Durban
• Ermelo
• Kommetjie
• Cullinan
• Bergvliet
• Muizenberg
• Umlazi
• Midrand
• Garsfontein
• Farrarmere
• Benoni
• Queensburgh
• Krugersdorp
• Centurion
• Vredehoek
• Kraaifontein
• Newlands
• Bellville
• Brackenhurst
• East London
• Sea Point
• Noordheuwel
• Dana Bay
• Faerie Glen
• Pretoria East
• Port Elizabeth
• Fourways
• Bloemfontein
• Somerset West
• Hout Bay
• Goodwood
• Lenasia South
• Alberton

Decoder Installation Services – Decoder Installers Near Me

Complete Installation Services on offer

• No signal Repairs
• Communal installation
• Installation off all decoders
• Extra TV Aerial Points
• Install dish
• Relocations
• All voucher installations
• LNB installation

Decoder Installers Near Me – Nearest Decoder Installer

12 Reasons to Hire our Decoder Installers

1. Always clean up after they finish the job
2. Best accredited installers in town
3. Installation is guaranteed to be done in a professional manner
4. Technicians can troubleshoot any issues with your current installation
5. Technicians are fully trained & certified
6. Only use top-quality products
7. Competitive rates with no hidden fees
8. FREE Quotes before we start any job
9. High-quality workmanship
10. 100% Installation success rate
11. Arrive on time, no matter what
12. Available 24/7 all year round

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Gauteng

• Mamelodi
• Brooklyn
• Primrose
• Lanseria
• Moreleta Park
• Germiston
• Vanderbijlpark
• Johannesburg North
• Faerie Glen
• West Rand
• Jhb
• Morningside
• Illovo
• Alberton
• Springs
• Nigel
• Johannesburg South
• Benoni
• Boksburg
• Rosebank
• Kempton Park
• Johannesburg
• Honeydew
• Heidelberg
• Soshanguve
• Roodepoort
• Florida
• Fourways
• Akasia
• Pretoria Central
• Randfontein
• Bryanston
• Ruimsig
• Krugersdorp
• Sunninghill
• Douglasdale
• Montana
• Midstream
• Brakpan
• Pretoria, Pretoria East, Pretoria North
• Randburg
• Centurion
• Sandton
• Noordheuwel
• Midrand
• Soweto
• Tembisa
• Ferndale
• Bronkhorstspruit
• Bedfordview
• Melville
• Woodmead
• Bramley
• Mthatha
• Rivonia
• Vereeniging
• East Rand
• Edenvale
• Pretoria West
• Meyerton

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Western Cape

• Bloubergstrand
• Cape Town Northern Suburbs
• Knysna
• Stellenbosch
• Hout Bay
• Mitchells Plain
• Worcester
• Constantia
• Bellville
• Sunningdale
• Goodwood
• Cape Town
• Table View
• Milnerton
• Paarl
• Strand
• Durbanville
• Mossel Bay
• Strandfontein
• Green Point
• Muizenberg
• Eerste River
• Brackenfell
• George
• Langebaan
• Hermanus
• Gordons Bay
• Somerset West
• Kuils River
• Franschhoek
• Parklands
• Khayelitsha

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Eastern Cape

• East London
• Jeffreys Bay
• Pinelands
• Port Elizabeth
• Newton Park
• King Williams Town

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Northern Cape

• Kimberley

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Kwa-Zulu Natal

• Hillcrest
• Montclair Durban
• Athlone
• Umlazi
• Bluff
• Waterfall
• Pinetown
• Richards Bay
• Ladysmith
• La Lucia
• Phoenix
• Umhlanga
• Kloof
• Port Shepstone
• Scottburgh
• Durban North
• Amanzimtoti
• Durban Central
• Overport Durban
• Margate
• Westville
• Newlands
• Durban
• Queensburgh
• Chatsworth
• Ballito
• Pietermaritzburg

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Bloemfontein

• Welkom
• Sasolburg

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in North West

• Klerksdorp
• Brits
• Potchefstroom
• Mabopane
• Hartbeespoort
• Rustenburg

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Limpopo

• Polokwane
• Bela Bela
• Louis Trichardt
• Ellisras

DStv, OVHD, StarSat – Decoder Installers in Mpumalanga

• Emalahleni
• Piet Retief
• Lydenburg
• Nelspruit
• Witbank
• Delmas
• Secunda
• Middelburg
• White River

Price of Decoder Installation in South Africa – Specials

What determines the cost of any Decoder installation?

3 factors determine the Decoder installation cost

1. The location of the installation
2. Type of equipment required
3. Labour requirements

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Decoder Installation Prices near me

• Hourly Labour Rate from R250 to R400
• Smart LNB from R450
• Extra View (2 decoders) & Installation from R4800
• Dish Kit & Installation from R1200
• Explora & Installation from R1950
• LNB Quatro from R650
• SLX Splitter 2 way from R450
• HD Single View & Installation from R750
• Aerial & Installation from R850
• And Lots more – Message us

People also ASK – Decoders

What is the cheapest DStv decoder?

The cheapest decoder is Hd 9S Single View Decoder

What is the difference in DStv decoders?

The PVR function

Which DStv decoder is the best?

The Explora Ultra Decoder

How much is a new DStv decoder?

The Explora Ultra Decoder starts from R1799

What are the new prices for DStv for 2022?

DStv Decoder Packages 2022

• Compact Package
• Easy View Package
• Family Package
• Access Package
• Premium Package
• Compact Plus Package

Click HERE for Installation Packages 2022

Can I exchange my old DStv decoder?

Yes, you can do a trade-in.

What is the difference between DStv Explora and Explora Ultra?

The Ultra offers 4k video quality with Dolby Atmos sound

How much is DSTV Explora now?

The price starts from R999

What is the difference between Explora 2a and 3A?

Explora 2A has RF ports & 3A has none

How much is the OpenView decoder and dish?

The Price starts from R1699

How much does OVHD cost?

The price starts from R399

How much is the OVHD decoder at Pep?

The Price starts @ R399

How many channels does the OVHD decoder have?

It has over 18 channels and over 9 radio channels

What is an OVHD decoder?

It is a decoder that allows a connection to entertainment & sport without a monthly subscription

Can I use my DStv dish for Openview?

Yes, sure you can.

Do I need a dish for Openview?

Yes!

Can Openview connect to Wifi?

Yes if you add an “Openview Data Dongle”.

Does Openview come with installation?

Only if it comes with a voucher is installation FREE.

How do I connect Openview to my TV?

Use an HDMI cable to connect your TV & OVHD decoder.

How do I activate Openview?

1. Dial *120*6843*1#
2. Follow Instructions
3. Enter STB number
4. Decoder is activated

How much is a StarSat decoder?

Sat 3 decoder from R599

What is the difference between DStv and StarSat?

The content on StarSat is more West African

How much is StarSat a month?

StarSat Max Package @ R330 per month

• 140+ TV Channels

Can I use a DStv dish for StarSat?

Yes, you can!

What Channels do you get on StarSat?

• ESPN: Ch 248
• St Naija: Ch 324
• NDTV: Ch 567
• CIS TV: Ch 760
• Nat Geo Wild: Ch 221
• Canal 2 Movies: Ch 747
• Love Nature: Ch 224
• St Sports 2 Hd: Ch 243
• Stingray Classica: Ch 332
• France 24: Ch 259
• St Africa: Ch 180
• Fashionbox: Ch 282
• Tshwane TV: Ch 487
• Telesur: Ch 461
• St Zone: Ch 129
• Mindset: Ch 309
• St Sa Music: Ch 322
• African Movie Channel: Ch 185
• Jimjam: Ch 303
• African Movie Channel: Ch 185
• ID Investigation Discovery (French)
• Baby TV: Ch 305
• Aljazeera: Ch 257
• St Sino Drama: Ch 130
• ZEE Cinema: Ch 556
• Africa News: Ch 272
• France 24: Ch 259
• ID Investigation Discovery: Ch 223
• ST Guide: Ch 99
• Fine Living: Ch 281
• NDTV: Ch 567
• SABC 1: Ch 157
• ESPN 2: Ch 249
• ST Bollywood: Ch 551
• St Swahili: Ch 400
• RTB: Ch 759
• ST Sports 1 HD: Ch 243
• BBC World News: Ch 256
• National Geographic (F): Ch 661
• ST Kids: Ch 300
• Love Nature: Ch 224
• RTP International: Ch 370
• Soweto TV: Ch 488
• St Naija: Ch 324
• Shembe Unyazi TV: Ch 540
• Da Vinci: Ch 308
• Brics Channel: Ch 509
• INPAS TV: Ch 463
• Nat Geo Wild: Ch 221
• Digital Congo: Ch 744
• Discovery Family: Ch 222
• National Geographic: Ch 220
• Mindset: Ch 309
• RTNC: Ch 728
• Nigezie: Ch 323
• RTG: Ch 730
• ESPN: Ch 248
• Canal 2 International: Ch 746
• CNC: Ch 273
• Telesur: Ch 461
• E STARS: Ch 190
• ST Kungfu: Ch 155
• ST Africa: Ch 180
• RTGA World: Ch 727
• Canal J: Ch 699
• St Gospel: Ch 360
• MSNBC: Ch 263
• St Bollywood: Ch 551
• ST Yoruba: Ch 412
• Mindset: Ch 309
• St Gospel: Ch 360
• CGTN Documentary: Ch 231
• SABC 2: Ch 158

More Channels on StarSat

• GOD: Ch 361
• Ebony Life TV: Ch 191
• Passions TV: Ch 619
• FOX (P): Ch 890
• St Rise: Ch 120
• OnseTV: Ch 462
• Toonami: Ch 306
• Fox (P): Ch 890
• RTP International: Ch 370
• St Kids: Ch 300
• St Kids: Ch 300
• Aljazeera: Ch 257
• Inspiration TV: Ch 362
• France 24: Ch 259
• Aforevo: Ch 606
• StarLife: Ch 550
• St Zone: Ch 129
• St Nollywood Plus: Ch 102
• Soweto TV: Ch 488
• StarLife: Ch 550
• BBC World News: Ch 256
• ST Soul: Ch 321
• African Movie Channel Series: Ch 184
• Stingray Classica: Ch 332
• ST Swahili: Ch 400
• ST Gospel: Ch 360
• E Extra: Ch 489
• ST Sports 3 HD: Ch 245
• St Dadin Kowa: Ch 404
• Smithsonian Channel: Ch 226
• St Sports 1 Hd: Ch 241
• African movie: Ch 185
• National Geographic (P): Ch 906
• Fox News Channel: Ch 261
• TNT Africa: Ch 186
• ESPN 2: Ch 249
• France 24: Ch 682
• Inspiration TV: Ch 362
• St Novela E Plus: Ch 128
• Onse TV: Ch 462
• SABC 3: Ch 159
• Glow TV: Ch 570
• TNT Africa: Ch 186
• ORTM: Ch 738
• Fox: Ch 131
• My TV: Ch 460
• RTP International: Ch 370
• Aljazeera: Ch 257
• St Rise: Ch 120
• St Sports 3 Hd: Ch 245
• Nat Geo Wild (F): Ch 662
• St Novela E: Ch 127
• St Yoruba: Ch 412
• Jim Jam: Ch 303
• EWTN: Ch 367
• Everything in Special Package plus
• Bloomberg: Ch 264
• Discovery Family: Ch 222
• God: Ch 361
• Fuel TV: Ch 250
• ST Nollywood Plus: Ch 102
• ST Sino Drama: Ch 130
• FOX: Ch 131
• KTP: Ch 723
• Sky News: Ch 258
• Rising Sun TV: Ch 504
• National Geographic (P): Ch 906
• ST Movies Plus: Ch 100
• MSNBC: Ch 263
• SABC 1: Ch 157
• WAP TV: Ch 189
• Smithsonian Channel: Ch 226

More Channels on StarSat

• Ebony Life: Ch 191
• Nat Geo Wild (P): Ch 907
• 1KZN TV: Ch 486
• SABC 3: Ch 159
• Brics Channel: Ch 509
• St Novela E: Ch 127
• CGTN Documentary: Ch 231
• PBO TV (Premium Boxoffice Television): Ch 184
• MCM Top: Ch 716
• ST Rise: Ch 120
• Nigezie: Ch 323
• ID Investigation Discovery: Ch 223
• Colors TV: Ch 552
• ST SA Music: Ch 322
• ZEE Magic: Ch 618
• St Eyethu: Ch 401
• IQRAA: Ch 366
• CNC World: Ch 273
• E Stars: Ch 190
• SABC 2: Ch 158
• Bloomberg: Ch 264
• RTS 1: Ch 756
• Soweto TV: Ch 488
• FILMBOX: Ch 188
• SABC 1: Ch 157
• E Extra: Ch 489
• Afrique Media: Ch 726
• Inspiration TV: Ch 362
• ESPN 2: Ch 249
• CGTN: Ch 266
• 1KZN TV: Ch 486
• CRTV: Ch 737
• OnseTV: Ch 462
• Africa 24: Ch 681
• FOX LIFE: Ch 133
• St Yoruba: Ch 412
• INPAS TV: Ch 463
• CGTN Documentary: Ch 231
• EWTN: Ch 367
• Business 24: Ch 683
• CGTN: Ch 266
• Fine Living: Ch 281
• Africa News: Ch 272
• Iqraa: Ch 366
• Emmanuel TV: Ch 517
• Fashion Box: Ch 282
• SABC Education: Ch 313
• TL Novelas: Ch 139
• St Soul: Ch 321
• Baby TV: Ch 305
• St Movies Plus: Ch 100
• Benie TV: Ch 755
• FOX News – CH.261
• Trace Africa: Ch 334
• Stingray Classical: Ch 332.
• 1KZN TV: Ch 486
• St Kungfu: Ch 155
• SABC 3: Ch 159
• ETV: Ch 160
• Source Africa TV: Ch 745

Can I use StarSat dish for Openview?

Yes, you may!

How much is StarSat installation?

The price is R599 which includes installation for residential homes only.