New: AI Chatbot Available!Load prepaid cards, Renew DSTV subscriptions using WhatsApp, Telegram & Instagram Bot
Try Now →
QuickGrab Logo

How DSTV works

By T. Vanessa
3 mins read
Dstv
Published: July 26, 2025
Updated: July 29, 2025

Dstv is a direct broadcast satellite service that offers TV entertainment via satellite signals. It's not a streaming service like Netflix and S howmax hence it is not possible to install Dstv on a phone.


It consists of a dish and decoder. The dish is installed, it receives signals from space and sends to the decoder which lets you access the channels in your subscription.You choose a package (like Compact, Compact Plus, or Premium) depending on your budget and preferences. The more premium the package, the more channels and features you get.


Some of the benefits of Dstv over a streaming platform iclude:

  • It offers live broadcasts of Premier League, UEFA, LaLiga, Rugby, cricket, athletics, News channels (CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC, etc). Streaming services don't offer live sports or news.
  • DStv offers rich African content via channels like Africa Magic, Maisha Magic, Pearl Magic, and more.Local dramas, Nollywood movies, music, culture, and languages.
  • DStv works via satellite. Once installed, you don’t need internet to watch while streaming platforms require a stable internet connection, which can be expensive or unavailable in some areas.
  • You can flip through 100+ live channels instantly—sports, music, documentaries, kids, and movies.
  • With Dstv Explora, you can record, pause, and rewind live TVand also Catch Up to watch missed shows.
  • DStv offers customized packages for every budget and age grouplike kids channels, faith based content, education, entertainment all in one.

Visit QuickGrab or click Dstv services to either buy a Dstv dish and decoder or subscribe to a Dstv package.