Openview is a free satellite TV service that offers over 20 TV channels and over 30 radio stations in South Africa. The service is available to anyone with a satellite dish and decoder. Openview HD decoder standalone costs around R629.00 1.
DStv, on the other hand, is a paid satellite TV service that offers over 200 TV channels and over 100 audio channels in South Africa. The cost of an Openview installation is R1,, while it will cost around R for an HD DStv decoder with installation included. The monthly fee for DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact will increase by R, R, and R, respectively, while the Family and Access packages will cost subscribers R and R more per month.
DStv, on the other hand, is a paid satellite TV service that offers over 200 TV channels and over 100 audio channels in South Africa. The cost of an Openview installation is R1,, while it will cost around R for an HD DStv decoder with installation included. The monthly fee for DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact will increase by R, R, and R, respectively, while the Family and Access packages will cost subscribers R and R more per month.
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| 18.09.2024 | The SABC's Struggle: A Tale of Funding Woes and Sports Rights | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is in a financial storm. Established in 1936, the SABC was meant to be a beacon of public broadcasting. It was designed to reflect the diverse voices of South Africa. Yet, today, it stands o... |
| 16.09.2024 | SABC will license PSL matches from SuperSport | SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha Tensions between the SABC and SuperSport parent MultiChoice Group appear to be easing following the conclusion of various sports sublicensing deals, including news on Monday that the Betway Premiership, also k... |
| 31.08.2024 | Rugby Rivalry Reignited: Springboks vs. All Blacks | Rugby is more than a game in South Africa and New Zealand. It’s a battleground. The stakes are high as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks in a clash that transcends mere competition. This isn’t just about points; it’s about pride... |
| 31.08.2024 | Springboks, All Blacks: score for public as SABC secures rugby rights | SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha The SABC has secured sublicensing rights from MultiChoice Group-owned SuperSport to broadcast Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park... |
| 17.08.2024 | The Changing Landscape of South African Broadcasting and Streaming | The South African media landscape is evolving. Traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms are in a fierce dance, each vying for viewer attention. The SABC is stepping up its game, while Viu is quietly carving out its niche. Both are r... |
| 16.08.2024 | SABC to flight English Premier League – and Openview is included | The SABC will air soccer matches for the 2024/2025 season of the English Premier League (EPL). The public broadcaster said on Friday that it has acquired the free-to-air rights to flight 33 live EPL matches through SABC Sport, with SABC 3, ... |
| 07.08.2024 | SABC's Satellite Leap: A Bold Move or a Risky Gamble? | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is at a crossroads. The digital landscape is shifting, and the SABC is looking to the stars. With the analogue switch-off looming on December 31, 2024, the public broadcaster is pivoting to ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Why the SABC wants to go ‘extra-terrestrial’ | It seems digital terrestrial television (DTT) in South Africa is over before it was even launched commercially. There is a glowing neon sign pointing at government’s failure to migrate the country’s broadcasters away from antiquated analogu... |
| 05.08.2024 | The SABC wants to launch a rival to Openview | The SABC is looking for a partner to help it launch its own direct-to-the-home (DTH) satellite solution to rival eMedia’s popular Openview platform. According to a tender bulletin on the SABC website, the public broadcaster is pivoting to s... |
| 31.07.2024 | eMedia to litigate in fight over DStv channels | eMedia Holdings, parent company of e.tv and Openview, has said it intends to pursue litigation against MultiChoice over the latter’s attempt to remove four eMedia channels from DStv. The four channels in question – eExtra, eMovies Extra, eM... |
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