DStv

DStv is a paid television and streaming service for African households that want subscription entertainment, including live TV, sport, movies, series, kids content, and news.

Key capabilities include:

• Package-based subscriptions with tiered options and different channel line-ups (for example, Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, and Access in South Africa)
• Live TV streaming through DStv Stream, including access to live channels and curated content across entertainment and sports
• Catch Up and on-demand viewing for selected shows and highlights, plus BoxOffice movie rentals via DStv platforms
• Account and subscription management through the MyDStv app and web self-service, including payments and managing products; DStv Rewards Coins can be used for subscription payments in supported markets

Available on Web (dstv.com, now.dstv.com and self-service portals), Android and iOS (DStv app and MyDStv), and supported TV platforms such as Android TV and Apple TV where the DStv app is available.

Target audience: Consumers and households across African markets looking for subscription TV and streaming, with optional add-ons like Disney+ (paid) and related services such as DStv Internet and decoders and accessories.

DStv is notable in Africa as a MultiChoice-operated pay-TV platform with broad regional availability, strong sports coverage through SuperSport, and a hybrid model that supports both decoder-based viewing and online streaming.

As of Jul 6, 2026, DStv is rated 4.6 on the App Store from 3.2K reviews and 4.5 on Google Play from 100.5K reviews with 10M+ installs.