DStv is a sub-Saharan subscription service that allows Africans in about 50 countries to enjoy music and movies from the continent and beyond. DStv Compact channels are in DStv Compact and Compact Plus packages. Each package has something different and special to offer to subscribers. In an interview with Legit.ng, a representative from MultiChoice, the exclusive operator of DStv, provides valuable insights into the satellite television service mobile application products and packages.
DStv Nigeria is the leading satellite television service in Africa regarding the number of subscribers and infrastructure. Of all DStv packages, the Compact has the most subscribers, and one can upgrade to Compact plus or other higher packages.
DStv Compact channels list
With 160 plus DStv channels to watch, most subscribers admit they are spoilt for choice. The channels in DStv compact are suitable for all types of viewers, from children, teens, sports lovers, music lovers and more.
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What channels are on DStv Compact?
There are over 130 DStv Compact channels, with 20 being HD channels. Below is a list of these channels and frequencies. Channels are divided into categories for viewers to know the types of content they air.
Lifestyle & culture, sports, and children channels
| Number | Lifestyle & culture channels |
| 135 | Discovery TLC Entertainment |
| 252 | Discovery IDx |
| 174 | BBC Lifestyle |
| 175 | Food Network |
| 178 | Fashion One |
| 190 | Spice TV |
| Number | Sports channels |
| 220 | SuperSprot Blitz |
| 223 | SuperSport 3 (HD/SD) |
| 224 | SuperSport 4 (HD/SD) |
| 227 | SuperSport 7 |
| 228 | SuperSport 8 |
| 229 | SuperSport 9 |
| 230 | SuperSport 10 |
| Number | Children channels |
| 301 | Cartoon Network |
| 302 | Boomerang |
| 303 | Disney Channel |
| 304 | Disney XD |
| 305 | Nickelodeon |
| 306 | CBeebies |
| 307 | NickJr |
| 308 | NickTOONS |
| 309 | Disney Junior |
| 310 | JimJam |
| 313 | PBS Kids |
| 318 | Da Vinci Kids |
| 319 | Mindset |
Music and news & commerce channels
| Number | Music channels |
| 322 | MTV Base |
| 323 | TRACE Mziki |
| 324 | Hip TV |
| 325 | TRACE Naija |
| 326 | AFRO Music English |
| 327 | Sound City |
| 328 | Urban TV |
| 329 | Fiesta TV |
| Number | News & commerce channels |
| 275 | K24 |
| 370 | NTA Parliament |
| 400 | BBC World News |
| 401 | CNN International |
| 402 | Sky News |
| 404 | SABC News |
| 405 | Newzroon Afrika |
| 406 | Al Jazeera |
| 410 | CNBC Africa |
| 411 | Bloomberg Television |
| 413 | NDTV 24x7 |
| 414 | EuroNews |
| 415 | CNC World |
| 416 | Arise News |
| 418 | TVC News Nigeria |
| 419 | NTA News 24 |
| 421 | Joy News |
| 438 | EuroNews French |
| 445 | EuroNews German |
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Documentary, religion, and specialist channels
| Number | Documentary channels |
| 171 | Investigation Discovery |
| 181 | National Geographic |
| 182 | Nat Geo Wild |
| 448 | CGTN Documentary |
| Number | Religion channels |
| 341 | Faith Broadcast Network |
| 342 | DayStar |
| 343 | TBN Africa |
| 345 | SBN |
| 346 | IQRAA |
| 347 | Islam Channel |
| 348 | EWTN Global Catholic Network |
| 349 | Dove TV |
| 350 | Lumen Christi |
| 390 | Emmanuel TV |
| 680 | TV Mundial |
| Number | Specialist channels |
| 430 | RAI International |
| 437 | TV5 Monde Afrique |
| 446 | Deutsche Welle |
| 447 | CCTV 4 |
| 480 | CCTV Entertainment |
| 481 | China Movies Channel |
| 482 | Shanghai Dragon TV |
| 483 | Hunan TV |
| 484 | Jiangsu Television |
| 485 | Phoenix News and Entertainment |
| 525 | RTP Internacional |
Entertainment & movies channels
| No. | Channel name | No. | Channel name |
| 110 | M-Net Action | 160 | Maisha Magic Bongo |
| 111 | M-Net Movies All Stars | 164 | ROK 3 |
| 112 | Studio Universal | 165 | Ebony Life TV |
| 115 | M-Net City | 166 | Zee World |
| 116 | Vuzu (SD/HD) | 167 | Star Life |
| 117 | Universal Channel (HD/SD) | 168 | ROK |
| 118 | Telemundo | 189 | POP Central |
| 120 | BBC Brit | 194 | Televista |
| 123 | ITV Choice (SD/HD) | 195 | Trybe |
| 124 | E! Entertainment Television | 197 | Naija Stand-Up Comedy |
| 125 | FOX (SD/HD) | 195 | Nigerian Festivals |
| 126 | FOX Life | 250 | e. TV Africa |
| 128 | WWE Channel | 251 | NTAi |
| 129 | BET International | 252 | Silverbird |
| 130 | MTV | 253 | AIT |
| 132 | CBS Reality | 254 | Channels |
| 136 | Discovery Family | 255 | MiTV |
| 137 | Turner Classic Movies | 257 | ONTV MAX |
| 139 | M-Net Zone | 258 | Galaxy |
| 141 | Eva | 259 | Wazobia Max |
| 142 | Eva+ | 260 | OGTV |
| 152 | AfricaMagic Epic | 261 | Arewa 24 |
| 153 | AfricaMagic Urban | 262 | wap TV |
| 154 | AfricaMagic Family | 280 | ADOM TV |
| 155 | Real Time | 296 | Wasafi TV |
| 156 | AfricaMagic Hausa | 369 | NTA 2 |
| 157 | AfricaMagic Yoruba | 430 | Rai Italia |
| 158 | Maisha Magic East | 437 | TV5 Monde Afrique |
| 159 | AfricaMagic Igbo | 449451 | CGTN FranciasB4U Movies |
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What are the DStv Compact Plus channels?
All channels on DStv compact are available on DStv Compact Plus because the former is a lower package. You access all channels airing in the former package when upgrading to a higher one.
However, you cannot access all channels from a former package when you downgrade to a lower one. Below is a list of channels listed on Compact plus that are missing from the Compact package:
| Number | Channel name |
| 103 | 1 Magic HD |
| 121 | Discovery Channel HD |
| 131 | Lifetime Entertainment |
| 151 | AfricaMagic Showcase HD |
| 170 | Crime & Investigation Network |
| 186 | The History Channel |
| 225 | SuperSport HD 5 Nigeria |
| 226 | SuperSport HD 6 Nigeria |
| 409 | CGTN News |
Audio channels
DStv Compact and Compact Plus have 53 audio/radio stations combined. These channels are very diverse and cater to all musical tastes. Some play contemporary music, the 80s and 70s hits, rock, jazz, classical music, and reggae.
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DStv subscription channels
Compare subscription fees and channels available in DStv packages to find your perfect match. You can upgrade to a higher package and downgrade to a lower one.
Additionally, pay the annual subscription fee to enjoy a one-month free viewership bonus. Below are DStv subscription packages and prices in 2024:
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During a discussion with a representative from MultiChoice, details were revealed about the streaming product, DStv Stream. It was clarified that DStv Stream is the rebranded version of the existing DStv app, a modification aimed at portraying its current content and offerings.
Additionally, DStv shared with Legit.ng about the discontinuation of its subscription video on demand product (SVOD), Showmax Pro. It said the move aims to redirect focus towards providing customers with an exclusive Premier League plan. The television service said:
MultiChoice took the decision to streamline its sports live streaming option on Showmax by discontinuing Showmax Pro to focus on the Premier League. With the relaunch of Showmax in February 2024, the new Showmax will offer customers three new plans that includes a Showmax Premier League plan; the first standalone Premier League mobile streaming service in Africa powered by SuperSport and made available for mobile users only.
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When relaunched, Showmax will combine MultiChoice’s accelerating investment in local content with a unique pipeline of award-winning and critically acclaimed international content licensed from NBCUniversal and Sky, third party content from HBO, Warner Brothers International, Sony and others, as well as live Premier League (PL) football courtesy SuperSport, all powered by Peacock's globally scaled technology. It’s one thing to create great content but we are also mindful of how easily accessible this content will be. This is why we are working closely with local payment platforms in developing more channels for customers to easily access our services. Our overall aim is to put our customers first in all we do so that they are satisfied with our total offering.DStv extended its information by disclosing that Showmax Pro customers were offered a distinctive promotion for DStv Stream Premium. The television service clarified that eligible customers who qualified for this offer incurred no additional costs during the initial month.
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DStv add-on packages
Keep your family entertained with DStv add-on packages. The following add-on packages are tailored to meet your personal needs:
- Great Wall - The add-on package has over six channels airing Chinese content. DStv Great Wall Africa costs ₦1,725 per month and grants you access the China Movie Channel, Zhejiang and CGTN Documentary.
- Movies - DStv movies cost ₦2,500 per month. The package has three M-net movie channels. You can add it to your DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Confam or Yanga package.
- French Touch - Pay ₦2,650 per month to watch over 10 DStv French Touch channels. You can access A+, France 24, Planete, Teletoon+, InfoSports+, Piwi+, Novelas TV, Trace Africa French and more.
- Indian - DStv Indian costs ₦7,100 per month and has more than 15 channels airing Bollywood movies and other Indian programs.
- French Plus - The package costs ₦9,300 per month and has more than 15 French TV channels, including A+, Canal+, Canal+ Sports 2 and 3, Canal+ Cinema Centre, France 24, Planete, RTL 9, Teletoon+, TF1, InfoSports+, Novelas TV, and Trace Africa French.
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How many sports channels are on the DStv compact?
DStv has around 16 channels for games, but you can only access around seven sports channels on DStv compact packages.
How much is DStv compact now?
The Compact package subscribers pay ₦12,500 per month.
Is channel 151 on DStv compact?
You must upgrade from Compact to Compact plus to watch AfricaMagic Showcase (Channel 151) because it is not among the DStv compact channels.
DStv Compact channels have everything for everyone. Therefore, be assured that you will always access the best entertainment, whichever you choose. In addition, these Compact and Compact Plus packages are fairly priced.
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