Isn't is nice how they also limit the number of device swaps you can have in a six month period.
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DStv's one device streaming limit kicks in
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Dan C
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At our crappy Netflix catalog ?
Our local catalogue is improving all the time.
But how about this instead: Fires up Hulu, Disney, ESPN, Amazon, BBC iPlayer, countless other services, and our crappy Netflix for less than a DSTV subscription... and laughs.
JuliusSeizure
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I've noticed that many of the local SA streams on Hesgoal is quickly taken down. It's likely Supersport telling them to remove it.
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You can wach any catalog without too much effort
Dan C
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Too many buttons to press. I'm busy watching the game between the SA & Bangladesh and the Aus vs Pakistan one, just by pressing one button to switch. Later I will be watching the Women World cup with one switch of a button. No reason for me to laugh, just happy.Our local catalogue is improving all the time.
But how about this instead: Fires up Hulu, Disney, ESPN, Amazon, BBC iPlayer, countless other services, and our crappy Netflix for less than a DSTV subscription... and laughs.
Shhhhh, DStv is the devil remember.
JuliusSeizure
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I had to take a Showmax account to watch PSL, fortunately sharing the account for now. I can't really run IPTV as Telkom has not yet upgraded us to Fibre but hoping they will finally do it soon.
The problem I notice is that their servers and congestion on big games is a huge let down so becareful when you choose an iptv provider, most of the cheap guys always have server issues then they quick to blame isp
Too many buttons? I don't know if you've ever seen a Roku remote but there are about half the buttons as a DSTV remote.
Besides, this thread is about DSTV streaming.
Thank you Chris - there was one old phone that I gave away a few years ago still registered - I have removed it. Now to see how long it takes before I can see my own streaming again.
Try and check cinema hd or cyberflix with a real debrid link it's about 4 euros a month for real debrid, links ranges from 4k to sd
Looks very similar to the Amazon Fire Stick we recently got. So refreshing to see so few buttons.Too many buttons? I don't know if you've ever seen a Roku remote but there are about half the buttons as a DSTV remote.
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Besides, this thread is about DSTV streaming.
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Might be a cryptominer. I use an adblocker.
JuliusSeizure
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Hesgoal is a hit or miss but they seem to have a brilliant stream of the cricket today, lol. It was even running smoothly on my ADSL.
Budza
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Streaming in Brave, I don't see any ads or unusual CPU usage.
I'd be happy to 'contribute' some bandwidth to a distributed (torrent?) type arrangement for streaming to keep the streams going. Not sure if that's the case here somehow?
SeRpEnT
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And many a customer lost money in the process with their Driftas (or whatever the fark it was called again) now being useless doorstops. Mine is in a cupboard somewhere. Come to think of it...I should film myself burning the POS and upload it to YouTube...If only there was some sort of portable 'magical device' from DSTV that would allow you to carry it around, enabling you to watch DSTV ANYWHERE in dedicated urban areas..
OH WAIT - THERE WAS! - between 2010 & 2017, until it was withdrawn by Monochoice in favour of going over to an internet-based 'streaming service' - and just look how that's subsequently turned out to the detriment of DSTV subscribers!
(DStv Mobile coverage was available in the nine major cities of South Africa: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Rustenburg, Mbombela, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth and Durban.)
Packages available with the Drifta / Walka:
Option 1 - the DSTV Drifta
- e.mobile (free)
- DStv Mobile @ R 49-00 per month (standalone subscription - excluding M-Net Mobile)
- DStv Mobile for Premium subscribers (this includes the M-Net Mobile channel) - Premium subs get one subscription on any DStv Mobile compatible device at no extra cost
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From the archives: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! DStv Mobile's new Drifta decoder for mobile television broadcasts on other devices!
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! DStv Mobile's new Drifta decoder for mobile television broadcasts on other devices!
A news site covering the South African television industry with news and analysis about it.teeveetee.blogspot.com
Option 2 - the DSTV Drifta USB
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From the MyBB archives: 14 July 2011
DStv Mobile recently launched their new Drifta USB mobile TV decoder, complementing its current range of mobile TV phones and its standard Drifta modem.
Like its predecessor the new DStv Drifta USB mobile TV decoder receives a DVB-H signal from MultiChoice’s mobile TV network and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7.
“It’s just a matter of loading the Drifta USB application onto your PC,” explains Mark Rayner, general manager: DStv Mobile South Africa.
“After that, you simply plug the Drifta USB into your PC and launch the application; within seconds you can then enjoy DStv Mobile content.”
“The Drifta USB has been launched to address the needs of customers who primarily want to use their PCs and laptops for viewing."
"Based on the positive response we received from the Drifta, we wanted to come up with something more affordable and exclusive to devices with USB ports.”
The Drifta USB retails at R399.00 and is available at MultiChoice branches and select retailers.
DStv Drifta USB decoder launched
DStv Mobile has launched a new Drifta USB mobile TV decoder for use on the company’s DVB-H network.mybroadband.co.za
Option 3 - The DSTV iDrifta - for Apple iPhone & iPad devices
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From the archives: 4 June 2012
After launching the DStv Drifta as well as the Drifta USB, DStv Mobile has now announced another mobile TV device, this time aimed at the ever growing Apple device market.
The iDrifta is a plug-and-play mobile DVB-H receiver exclusively for iOS devices, including the 4th generation iPod, the iPhone 4 and 4S and all of the iPads.
“Using the iDrifta is very easy, you simply plug it into an iOS device, the application opens automatically and viewing can begin right away” said Mark Rayner, CEO of DStv Mobile.
The DStv Mobile bouquet includes a selection of SuperSport channels (1, 2, 3, 4 and Blitz), M-Net Series Mobile, Sony MAX, AfricaMagic, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel and CNNi, amongst others.
Just as with other DStv Mobile devices, subscription stands at R49 per month, although DStv Premium subscribers pay no additional subscription fee to access DStv Mobile.
The recommended retail price is R499 and the device will be available from MultiChoice service centres, select retail outlets and online stores from 11 June 2012.
Option 4 - the DSTV ADrifta for Android
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From the archives: 26 May 2014
The ADrifta for Android device.is a plug and play mobile TV receiver for Android devices. It allows you to enjoy DStv Mobile's broadcast TV service on the go. It’s completely portable and light weight with a signal receiver which lets you receive DVB-H digital signal in DVB-H coverage areas.
The ADrifta for Android mobile decoder connects directly to compatible Android device using either a 30 pin, or Micro USB connector. ADrifta compatible devices include Tecno N9, Samsung Galaxy tab range and other Android devices running Android 4.x and support host mode (OTG).
In order to use the ADrifta unit, users need to download Drifta for Android application from Google’s Play Store and subscribe to available bouquets. DStv Mobile, DStv Mobile for premium subscribers and GOtv Mobile are bouquets available for the Drifta mobile decoder for Android.
The Drifta for Android retails at R399 in South Africa and is available at MultiChoice centres and select retailers.
Adrifta: DStv Mobile Device For Android Phones - Mobilitaria
ADrifta aka Drifta for Android device.It is a plug and play mobile TV receiver for Android devices. It allows you to enjoy DStv Mobiles broadcast TV servicewww.mobilitaria.com
Option 5 - The DSTV Walka 3.5" handheld unit (with a 4:3 aspect ratio screen)
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From the archives: 8 December 2011:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS. DStv Walka device is light-weight, feels cool; and a compact square of television you can carry in your pocket.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS. DStv Walka device is light-weight, feels cool; and a compact square of television you can carry in your pocket.
A news site covering the South African television industry with news and analysis about it.
Option 6 - The DSTV Walka 7" (with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen)
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From the archives: 2 December 2012
REVIEW. DStv Mobile's Walka 7 is a great handheld 'travel version' of DStv; men, kids and frequent travellers will love this TV tablet.
REVIEW. DStv Mobile's Walka 7 is a great handheld 'travel version' of DStv; men, kids and frequent travellers will love this TV tablet.
A news site covering the South African television industry with news and analysis about it.
So, from being able to carry around a wide variety of DSTV Mobile devices (as detailed above) from 2010 - with the option of linking ONE device for free to your existing DSTV Premium account - and paying an additional subscription of R 49 for any additional devices you may have had, Monochoice discontinued this service when they switched over to their internet streaming service' during 2017.
This INITIALLY allowed the choice of FIVE separate linked users per DSTV Premium subscription being able to steam live broadcasts separately - as per their launch promo TV advert (19 April 2017)
This capability was then incrementally whittled down over the ensuing years, to where we currently stand - as from 22 March 2022 - with only ONE linked user now capable of streaming any LIVE content - and limiting the single other remaining linked user to only being able to watch previously downloaded content on a mobile device - as there is NO DSTV Now (or Showmax) desktop app available to download content using a Windows or Mac PC or laptop , and then watch it there - which you CAN do using the Netflix desktop app.
And this is what they call 'progress'... as per their press release:
“We will not limit the number of people using a login, however, we are limiting the number of people who can stream at the same time,” MultiChoice explained.
“Password sharing and piracy are challenges for streaming providers globally,” it stated.
“As part of our ongoing efforts to counteract password sharing and piracy, while continuing to bring you the best viewing experience, we will be introducing measures to limit concurrent streaming.”
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Listen Klein Koos, South Africans are not going to dole out more money to you just to stteam more of your polony sausage. They are rather going to move a step further to cut the rugby money and know what? Half a season and they won't even know who plays in the springbok team. Then they will not go back to your boolsheet again.