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  1. Jan

    MultiChoice responds to questions about DStv Stream problems

    DStv Stream problems — MultiChoice responds MultiChoice's DStv Stream has accumulated numerous complaints since its transition from just "DStv" (and DStv Now before that), with customers complaining of ads during CatchUp, missing channels, and general functionality issues. The broadcaster told...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. Jan

    MultiChoice's Rugby World Cup restrictions on SABC cause technical drama

    South Africa's Rugby World Cup mess South Africans hoping to watch the SABC’s broadcast of the Springboks’ first World Cup match against Scotland faced a mountain of complications on Sunday. DStv parent company MultiChoice and South Africa’s public broadcaster reached a last-minute deal on...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  4. Jan

    Imtiaz Patel to be replaced by Elias Masilela as MultiChoice chairman

    MultiChoice chairman steps down DStv parent MultiChoice has announced that chairman Imtiaz Patel (pictured, left) will be stepping down from the company’s board on 31 March 2024. Elias Masilela (pictured, right) will take over as chairman from 1 April 2024.
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    SABC can show 16 RWC games live — including all Springbok matches

    SABC can show 16 RWC games live — including all Springbok matches The SABC will be able to broadcast 16 Rugby World Cup 2023 (RWC 2023) matches live, including all games in which the Springboks will play or potentially play. In a statement on Thursday, DStv owner MultiChoice — which holds the...
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    Dstv Ultra Explora streaming apps

    Hi, I am thinking about purchasing the Dstv Explora Ultra, mainly to have one location for streaming apps and Dstv without needing to switch between HDMIs (Man is it annoying to switch HDMIs on the TV remote constantly). Before providing a recommendation on why I shouldn't be using Dstv at...
  7. Jan

    DStv and Netflix Premium price increases between 2016 and 2023

    DStv Premium vs Netflix Premium price hikes in South Africa — 2016 to 2023 DStv Premium's price has increased more than Netflix Premium's since the latter first launched in South Africa — both in rand value and on a percentage basis. MyBroadband compared the prices of these two packages over...
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    DSTV Decoder vs Stream Restrictions

    I'm interested in being able to watch DSTV at 2 different locations at the same time on 1 subscription. The locations have different physical addresses and different ISPs providing the internet access. I would like to use a TV (can be smart TV app or Android TV box) at both locations, not a...
  9. Jan

    DStv Premium in South Africa compared to 15 other African countries

    DStv Premium prices and sports in South Africa vs 15 other African countries DStv Premium's South African price is the most affordable in Africa for a package that boasts the widest range of sports, a MyBroadband comparison shows. In the past few years, DStv parent company MultiChoice has...
  10. Jan

    Rough seas ahead for MultiChoice

    DStv owner under siege MultiChoice is facing an uncertain future with declining broadcast numbers, and its strategy around new revenue streams is far from being a sure thing. Market researcher Nielsen has revealed that the time people spend watching cable and broadcast channels has fallen to...
  11. Jan

    DStv / SuperSport pixelation and artifacting during athletics (and tennis)

    Hey, folks. Anyone experiencing issues with heavy pixelation / artifacting on some DStv channels over the weekend? Specifically, the athletics this weekend (but other channels too)? We've received some complaints and I wanted to see how widespread it is. Apparently, this happens with tennis...
  12. BearCruz

    Showmax Pro - Quality Question

    Hoping someone can help before I fork out more money! I currently watch all my live sport on Showmax Pro, on my PC sceen (32 inch monitor, 2560 x 1600) but the quality is just not on par with watching DSTV on a normal TV. I have a 100mb/s fibre connection so I doubt thats the issue. My...
  13. National Reform Party

    DStv Fans Thread

    Attention all brave souls lost in the maze of DStv! Welcome to the confounding realm of DStv, where the remote control is your compass through the wilderness of channels, and deciphering the schedule is like cracking a secret code. If you've ever questioned your life choices during an...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Goodbye DStv Malawi

    Goodbye DStv Malawi MultiChoice has announced the withdrawal of DStv services from Malawi with immediate effect after the country's government succeeded in blocking its latest price hikes. The broadcaster said the decision followed the injunction issued by the High Court in Lilongwe in a...
  15. jostian

    Recording with DSTV explora

    So I've set it up to record the season of Master Chef but it doesn't record the episodes, there is no conflict, just says programme not found, but the black recording icon does show on the series name, really confused, any advice would be great, thanks
  16. Jan

    MultiChoice overhauls DStv business packages - 125% effective price hike for sports bars

    Triple blow for DStv business packages — including a massive price hike MultiChoice has announced restructuring its business packages, including price increases that will increase monthly fees by as much as 24%. Moreover, the changes hit customers with a triple whammy, as DStv now only allows...
  17. Jan

    DStv Home Base setting appears in revamped streaming app

    DStv testing Home Base system to fight password sharing MultiChoice has started testing a new feature that will presumably allow DStv subscribers to use its streaming services on multiple devices simultaneously within the same household. The pay-TV broadcaster's controversial decision to...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    DStv streaming now supports up to two concurrent streams

    DStv streaming now supports up to two concurrent streams MultiChoice has re-added the ability for DStv streaming-only customers to stream on up to two devices at the same time, at a fraction of the cost of a full standalone subscription. The adjustment comes shortly after the broadcaster...
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    HISENSE 43" - 43A6000F - UPDATE FIRMWARE - DSTV APP NO LONGER WORKING

    Good Day I have been using DSTV App on my Hisense 43" TV all along. Last night it said that I have to update the firmware on my TV which I did - there was NO UPDATE needed. The DSTV app is no longer working? Anyone know why? Thank you Mandy
  20. Jan

    DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact price and channel comparison

    DStv Premium vs Compact — price and channel comparison MultiChoice's DStv hiked its subscription prices in April 2023, bringing the price difference between Premium and Compact Plus to R300 and between Premium and Compact to R430. The pay-TV broadcaster continues to increase its pricing...
  21. Jan

    DStv half-year channel changes between 2020 and 2023 compared

    DStv channel changes in 2023 MultiChoice has removed one channel and added none to its DStv pay-TV platform in the year so far. By the start of July 2022, DStv had already added four new channels and removed three. It dropped a fourth channel by 15 July.
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