Question 1

How much is DStv Compact in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

DStv Compact costs ₦18,800/month and is the most-popular mid-tier package — includes SS3 + SS4 sport channels, AfricaMagic and a broad mix of movies + kids channels. About 110 channels total.

Question 2

How much is GoTV Smallie?

Accepted Answer

GoTV Smallie costs ₦1,900/month — the cheapest pay-TV subscription in Nigeria. ~25 channels, no sport, basic local + a couple of international channels. The entry tier most NG households start on.

Question 3

Which is cheaper — Startimes Basic or GoTV Jinja?

Accepted Answer

Startimes Basic (₦4,200/month, ~60 channels) is ₦900 more than GoTV Jinja (₦3,300/month, ~45 channels) but adds significantly more channels — including Bollywood, classic Hollywood movies and several premium African channels. For pure channel-count value, Startimes Basic wins.

Question 4

Can I watch the EPL on Nigerian pay-TV?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For full EPL coverage you need DStv Compact+ (₦30,000/month) for SS1, or Showmax Pro (₦7,900/month) which streams the full season. GoTV Supa+ (₦14,400/month) also carries premium league matches. Cheaper packages get only highlight reels.

📺 Pay-TV packages — DStv vs GoTV vs Startimes

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