Reactions As A Better Alternative Emerges After DSTV, GoTv Hiked Prices

After Multichoice’s recent decision to raise its prices in Nigeria, just four months following its last adjustment, many consumers are seeking alternative options and one seemed to have emerged.

The hike in the subscription prices of DSTv and GOTv sparked widespread outrage online, with critics arguing that the timing of the increase couldn’t be worse.

Kelvin Odanz, tweeting as @MrOdanz, advised Nigerians to consider alternatives rather than simply complaining about the price hike. “If you can afford stable Internet, there are so many other services you can use aside from DSTV. For football and other entertainment. Because aside from football, nothing dey DSTV. Explore these options and stop whining. “I am not even a fan of DSTV one bit. Aside from football, there’s basically nothing of note there. But this whole outrage over them hiking their price is quite hypocritical. Everyone has hiked the price of their goods/services. Even small businesses. So why shouldn’t DSTV do the same?” he tweeted.

While some continue to lament the increase, others on social media are actively seeking more affordable alternatives to DSTV. Many users suggested SLTv as a viable option, offering similar services at a lower cost.

A. Ayofe, tweeting as @abdullahayofel tweeted a detailed explanation, “Well lemme be sincere with you in my review on SLTV 1. If you are a football person then SLTV is for you. If you have kids that won’t allow you to watch TV shows except cartoons then SLTV is for u. If you are someone who has a wife that loves Telemundo and Zeeworld then SLTV is for you. If you are someone that loves local TV news stations then SLTV is for you. If you are someone that loves CNN and ALJEZERRA then SLTV is for you.

“If you are someone that loves Yoruba and English epic movies then you manage it sha if they will improve on that in the future. If you are someone who loves American action movies then SLTV is not for you. If you are someone that loves crystal clear pictures then SLTV is not for you. If you are someone who can manage 80 percent picture quality then SLTV is for you.

“If you are a music lover then SLTV is not for you. 11. If you are someone that is very tired of DStv and you wanna migrate then SLTV is the best answer for you. Note: for football lovers just know that SLTV football matches are a few seconds late to DStv but as for me I don’t think that is an issue as I am saving like 25k due to the few seconds lateness.”

Commenting on the issue, Maurice Otu, who tweets as @mrblaaast advised Nigerians to opt for SLTv, saying it is cheaper and DSTv dish can be used to operate it. Maurice Otu wrote, “Guys don’t stress about the. Jejelly purchase only an SLTV decoder and still use your #DSTV dish and LMB to install and connect SLTV and you won’t miss out on live matches from all the leagues. Abi na that stale movies still Dey keep you for #dstv?”

Similarly, another user, Godgrace, with the handle @flourishbidex complained that she had been wasting money on DSTv while SLTV offered the same service at a cheaper rate. @flourishbidex wrote, “So, these are the channels SLTV offers for just 5k and I have been wasting my money on DSTv sub nice one bye bye to DStv.”

Also, Wealth, who tweets as @Ola_Wealth001 wrote, “SLTV is the new movement, my people. God pun!sh Dstv. All their channels sub na 5kall football channels.

Recall that in April, Multichoice initiated the price increase, affecting its packages across the board, with the new prices taking effect from May 1, 2024.