Multichoice has announced the new prices for its DStv packages which will come into effect on 1 April 2024. The entire lineup is increasing with DStv Access being hit the hardest by a 7.8% increase. Multichoice says DStv Access is set to receive a big sports update which apparently warrants the price increase.
The most expensive package, DStv Premium, has surpassed R900 a month thanks to its 5.7% price hike that sees the tier go from R879 to R929 per month. The only tier to remain the same is DStv EasyView which is staying at R29 per month.
Multichoice has also launched a special 24-month contract for subscribers. Signing up for this 24-month contract will guarantee the old price remains the same and you won’t be affected by the 2024 or 2025 price hike.
Of course, the contract locks you into an agreement with Multichoice. Should you wish to cancel the contract, you’ll need to pay the associated fees upfront. The contract is available across three DStv tiers:
- DStv Premium — R879 / 24 months
- DStv Compact — R399 / 24 months
- DStv Access — R109 / 24 months
As for the price hike, here’s what you’ll pay for DStv starting on 1 April.
| DStv Package | 2024 Price | 2023 Price | Increase |
| DStv Premium | R929 | R879 | 5.7% |
| DStv Compact Plus | R619 | R579 | 6.9% |
| DStv Compact | R469 | R449 | 4.5% |
| DStv Family | R329 | R319 | 3.1% |
| DStv Access | R139 | R129 | 7.8% |
| DStv EasyView | R29 | R29 | 0% |
| Access Fee | R120 | R115 | 4.3% |
| ADD Movies | R79 | R79 | 0% |
| Box Office | R40 | R40 | 0% |
DStv recently launched its Stream service pushing customers away from the traditional satellite decoder and opting for online streaming. However, the company still faces the current streaming wars with the likes of Netflix, Showmax, Disney Plus and other platforms gunning for popularity.
