If you are in Ghana and you are using DSTV or you have started using it, you may have been looking to get to know the charges that come with the various DSTV packages and how much each of them costs.
If that is the case, then you are reading the right article. In this article, we will be looking at the various DSTV packages and the various channels in Ghana as well as their prices.
This will include the DSTV access package and how much that will cost you.
So if you are ready, let us get down to business and not waste any more time.
The DSTV Packages Offered In Ghana
Before you can start watching your DSTV, you will need to understand the packages and channels that are offered and how much each of them will cost you.
This will help you get the best package that fits the true purpose for which you purchased the DSTV decoder for.
Another great thing about the packages offered is that, once you choose a package and later realize that it is not the right one for you, you will be able to upgrade to a better one easily without much hassle.
The DSTV packages offered by the company in Ghana at the moment are six in total. We will now take a look at them, the number of channels they come with, and how much they cost. So below are the packages offered and their various prices.
DSTV Access Package
The DSTV access package is the cheapest package offered by DSTV. The package comes with over 75 channels while the HD channels are limited to just 7 channels.
On this package, you get access to various shows and movie channels such as M-Net Movies and Africa Magic Epic.
You also get to watch some football matches which are available on the supersport channel.
Kids are not left out of this package as you get a whole variety of channels dedicated to kids alone. You can also get to listen to some international and local music on the package.
The DSTV access package comes fairly priced at just GHS 70 per month. It is quite budget-friendly for anyone who is looking to watch some great movies and football matches without having to pay much.
The DSTV access package is great for anyone who is shopping on a budget.
However, if you feel like the channels and features offered on the DSTV access package are not up to your liking, you can check out more higher-priced packages below that may suit your taste.
DSTV Family Package
The DSTV family package is a step up from the access package for those who are looking for more entertainment.
This package is best for those who want to share the entertainment with their family. It offers more than 95 channels. However, the HD channels are limited to just 10 channels.
The package comes with features such as entertainment that is tailored to the family, music, lifestyle shows, documentaries, and European football matches.
You also get to watch some of the best Hollywood movies as well as various telenovela series on this package.
For all this, the DSTV family package comes in at just GHS 130 per month. That is a bit more than what you pay for the DSTV access package but that is worth it since it offers more than what is on the DSTV access package.
DSTV Compact Package
With more than 120 channels and 20 HD channels on offer, the DSTV compact package is best for those who would love to watch some great channels without shelling out a lot for them.
This package comes with various exciting channels such as premier league football, the Spanish La Liga, and the Italian series A League, to name a few of the sports content.
You also get access to some great reality shows and international movies as well as local and international news reports. There is also something great for your kids as well on this package.
The DSTV compact package starts at just GHS 255 per month.
DSTV Compact Plus Package
The compact plus package offered by DSTV will give you access to more than 140 channels along with 30 HD channels.
The best feature of this package is that, once you subscribe to it, you get access to some amazing channels such as numerous sports events including the UEFA Champions League, UFC fights, basketball games, and many more.
You also get to watch amazing documentaries and docuseries. If you are a movie lover, then you will be content with the several international movies and series available in this package.
This shows that the compact plus package carries a bigger punch than the compact package offered by DSTV.
For this, the DSTV compact plus package will cost you just GHS 380 per month. That looks like quite a bargain.
DSTV Premium Package
The premium package comes with more than 150 channels for your viewing pleasure. The HD channels on offer in this package are 38 channels.
On this package, you get to watch some great channels such as blockbuster movies, award-winning TV series, and numerous sports channels.
You also get access to Showmax without paying any additional fees.
With all these great features, the DSTV premium package will cost you GHS 600 per month. This is quite a bargain for all the above and a lot more on offer once you get the package.
DSTV Padi Package
If you are shopping on an extreme budget, considering the DSTV padi package may be quite suitable for you.
Although you will not get access to some blockbuster movies and shows, the 40 channels offered on this slim package are enough to get you entertained.
On this package, you get to watch a variety of local content as well as drama series. You also get to watch various lifestyle shows.
Local and international news reports are also offered on this package. However, there are no HD channels offered on this package and that is quite a setback.
But for all these, you get to pay just GHS 45 each month and that is quite a steal for someone tight on budget.
How To Upgrade Your DSTV Package In Ghana
You can upgrade or downgrade a package you purchased by following the steps below. It is quite easy.
- Open your DSTV online account and fill in your smart card number
- Locate ‘change package’ after the account loads up on the dashboard
- Now, choose the package that you would like to upgrade or downgrade to and click on ‘next; to proceed
- The package will change and the new DSTV package you selected will take effect
With The MyDSTV App
You can also use the MyDSTV App to make the upgrade through the following steps.
- Open the app and log in with your surname along with your number
- Click on ‘view all packages’ and then click on ‘current package’
- Now, just click on ‘change package now’
- Choose the package you would to upgrade or downgrade to and click on ’next; to proceed
- You will receive a message the package change has been a success
Conclusion
So we have just looked at the price of the DSTV Access package along with some of the more expensive packages on sale.
We have also looked at how one can upgrade or downgrade their package at any time when they feel like doing so.
We hope this article has been quite helpful for anyone who plans to get a DSTV decoder in their home soon.
