How hard is DSTV trying to alienate it's client base??

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Was watching some of the cricket via the Supersport site and saw this message at the top of the screen.

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Do the exec at DSTV phone each other in the morning.

"Good morning Dave"
"Good morning Sipho"
"How do we pi$$ off our clientele even more?"
"Ooh I know. Let's make it mandatory that you now have to have a PVR decoder to stream your sport online, nevermind that you're already paying an exorbitant amount to enjoy the privilege"
"Brilliant idea! Bonuses for everyone!!"

MyBB eds, could you perhaps do a piece on what exactly this change is all about and what it entails?
 
You still have DSTV?

Do yourself a favour...get rid of "multi" choice.

You can get your sport(and everything else) online for much less.

No ads.

No repeats.
 
phoenix99 said:
You still have DSTV?

Do yourself a favour...get rid of "multi" choice.

You can get your sport(and everything else) online for much less.

No ads.

No repeats.
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Sorry, should've specified in OP. I'm not a DSTV subscriber. I use my folks' smartcard number and stream just sport at home (as well as going the Netflix/online route for everything). This is going to affect me though as if I were a subscriber. But my annoyance is also aimed at DSTV who look for any excuse to fleece their paying support base. I want to know what reason they have for doing this.
 
Agent_Smith said:
MyBB eds, could you perhaps do a piece on what exactly this change is all about and what it entails?
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I wouldn't get my hopes up. Lately these MyBB "articles" have been advertisements for Monochoice...
 
Agent_Smith said:
Was watching some of the cricket via the Supersport site and saw this message at the top of the screen.

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Do the exec at DSTV phone each other in the morning.

"Good morning Dave"
"Good morning Sipho"
"How do we pi$$ off our clientele even more?"
"Ooh I know. Let's make it mandatory that you now have to have a PVR decoder to stream your sport online, nevermind that you're already paying an exorbitant amount to enjoy the privilege"
"Brilliant idea! Bonuses for everyone!!"

MyBB eds, could you perhaps do a piece on what exactly this change is all about and what it entails?
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Insanely petty.

Can't wait for their demise.
 
So if I understand this correctly, using someone else's details at another address to stream will only work in future if the dstv premium subscriber has a specific decoder? In other words, some type of pvr? If they have an older, non-pvr, decoder, but still pay premium subs, this precludes them (or their "pals" at another address ;) ) from streaming?

In other words, despite the fact that you are paying top-dollar premium subs, you're treated like a second class citizen because you choose not to have a pvr. Please someone tell me this idiocy is not what multichoice are contemplating...
 
Grouter said:
So if I understand this correctly, using someone else's details at another address to stream will only work in future if the dstv premium subscriber has a specific decoder? In other words, some type of pvr? If they have an older, non-pvr, decoder, but still pay premium subs, this precludes them (or their "pals" at another address ;) ) from streaming?

In other words, despite the fact that you are paying top-dollar premium subs, you're treated like a second class citizen because you choose not to have a pvr. Please someone tell me this idiocy is not what multichoice are contemplating...
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They want the pvr access fee. I think it's R70.
 
phoenix99 said:
The ones who have come to their senses...paying almost R700 a month just for the sport is still insane
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I would if Telkom can take less than 3 months and counting, to install a line at my place. Then there's still the question of the app - my WDTV doesn't have a Sky Sports app, and I'm not sure of a media player that does. Not keen on XBMC as I like my setup the way it is...
 
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