Dept. of News List of interesting alternatives to DSTV/GOTV in Nigeria By Hedrick Onyirioha - April 29, 2024 0 2347 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp There have been public outcries and heated reactions since Wednesday, April 17, when the broadcasting firm, MultiChoice, owner of DSTV and GOTV, announced its decision to increase the prices of its packages in Nigeria with effect from Monday, May 1. Many Nigerian subscribers are wondering about the rationale behind the increment which is the third since April 2023 at a time when they are forced to go through untold economic hardship. On its part, MultiChoice is blaming rising business operation costs for the price hikes. The company points to currency depreciation, with the naira’s value dropping significantly, and high inflation pushing up its expenses. Speaking to its customers, MultiChoice had said in an email announcing the hike: “We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations has led us to make this difficult decision.” Amid the worry which appears to have been erased by a new court order stopping the firm from going ahead with the planned increment, there are alternative broadcasting firms which offer just about the same viewing entertainment and satisfaction in the country. StarTimes The company has a considerable market share in some African countries, including Nigeria and Kenya. Startimes has channels that include news, music, movies, and football channels, including exclusive rights to some sports (especially football) content. SLTV Based in Nigeria, SLTV is a premier satellite television company. It is a direct-to-home satellite TV platform operated by Metro Digital Limited. With no less than 50 HD channels raging from 10 sports stations that show live football matches to the Premier League, Champions League, Laliga, Seria A, and UEL SLTV has monthly subscriptions between N5,000 and N2,500. Android TV Box Android TV Box is an entertainment tool that can be connected to a TV set that allows you to enjoy your favourite films, videos, series, live programmes, and games. Amazon Fire Stick Amazon Fire Stick is a streaming device you can plug into your TV’s HDMI port and gain access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max. While you don’t need to pay a monthly fee to use the Fire TV Stick itself, prime membership increases its value. IPTV The Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has also provided another option for consumers of live TV and on-demand content across multiple devices. It has become a necessity for many households because it offers a variety of foreign and live local channels and streaming services without the limitations and difficulties associated with traditional cable or satellite setups. However, the service needs a strong internet service.
