The digital satellite TV services in Ghana have been one of the major contributors to the growing media landscape of the country.
Satellite TV services are the only means through which Ghanaians who live outside the country get access to Ghanaian TV channels. Apart from this, they also gained immense prominence within the country as well.
Startimes has been one of the most popular satellite TV providers in the country. It can also be accessed in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania.
The company, which is Chinese owned, is one of the most affordable in Ghana and comes with 4 subscription packages users can choose from.
On Startimes, you can choose between the following packages.
- Nova package- GHS 25 each month
- Smart package- GHS 50 each month
- Super package- GHS 99 each month
- Chinese package- GHS 125 each month
Startimes Channels
- St novella
- St Swahili
- St adepa
- Dreamworks
- Dove TV
- St Nollywood plus
- St Bollywood
- Hunan world
- St Africa
- Jiangsu satellite TV
- St gospel
- GTV
- St guide
- ESPN
- BBC world news
- UTV
- CNC world
- St afrik
- Bloomberg
- ESPN 2
- Colors
- Zee magic
- Da Vinci
- China movies channel
- MSNBC
- Fox news
- DBM TV
- CCTV entertainment
- Dragon TV
Startimes Contact
- Phone: 0302738188
However, apart from Startimes, there are other satellite TV providers in Ghana offering great entertainment and sports. These are Multi TV, GOTV, and DSTV.
In today’s article, we will be looking at some alternatives to Startimes in Ghana. So if you have been thinking about switching from Startimes to another satellite TV provider, this guide would be of some help to you.
Startimes Alternatives To Try
Multi TV
Multi TV is very popular in Ghana and can be found in almost every home in the country.
It was also the first direct-to-home satellite TV station in Ghana. The satellite TV provider is owned by Multimedia Group and it is based in Ghana.
Its coverage also reaches over 25 countries across Africa. On Multi TV, you can find almost all the free-to-air TV and radio stations in Ghana such as:
- Citi FM
- Peace FM
- Starr FM
- 3FM
- Onua FM
- Hello FM
- Fox FM
- Metro FM
- Accra FM
- Angel FM
- GhOne TV
- UTV
- TV3
- Citi TV
Multi TV Contact
- Phone- +233 30 221 16820
- Email- [email protected]
DSTV
DSTV is another popular pay satellite TV provider in Ghana. It provides more than 18.9 million people across the African continent with direct satellite broadcast services.
DSTV is the property of MultiChoice, a company based in South Africa. DSTV is quite popular in Ghana due to its offerings, especially in sports.
Through its various supersports channels, it allows its subscribers to get access to various premier league and UEFA Champions League matches.
Apart from the great channels on offer, DSTV also allows subscribers to get access to top Ghanaian TV stations such as TV3, UTV, GhOne TV, Metro TV, and many others.
DSTV subscription packages
- Padi- GHS 45 each month
- Access- GHS 70 each month
- Family- GHS 130 each month
- Compact- GHS 255 per month
- Compact plus- GHS 380 per month
- Premium- GHS 600 per month
DSTV Channels
- Football
- Variety 2
- Variety 3
- Variety 4
- Premier league
- La Liga
- Blitz
- ESPN
- Africa magic family
- Africa magic Yoruba
- Vuzu
- WWE channels
- MTV
- Discovery TLC HD
- African magic urban
- Telenovelas
- Africa magic igbo
- CNN international
- Sky news
- News central
- KIX
- Epic
- ROK
- Africa magic
- TNT Africa
- Studio universal HD
- Cartoonito
- Cartoon network
- Disney channel
- Nickelodeon
- Moonbug
- NickJR
- Disney junior
DSTV packages are currently the most expensive in Ghana. As such, it should not even be viewed as an alternative to Startimes in Ghana.
DSTV is generally suited for the rich in society who can afford its monthly fees. However, the entertainment and sports it offers can be said to be worth the prices being charged.
DSTV contact in Ghana
- Phone- +233 302 740 540
- Email- [email protected]
GOTV
GOTV is another satellite TV service provider owned by MultiChoice. It can be seen as a cheaper version of DSTV.
GOTV has more African channels when compared to DSTV. This means that you get more African music, movies, and entertainment on GOTV in Ghana.
Apart from this, you also get to access international channels on GOTV as well. Being owned by MultiChoice also means that GOTV’s sports offerings are also great.
GOTV Packages
- Lite – GHS 23 per month
- Value – GHS 40 per month
- Plus – GHS 80 per month
- Max – GHS 140 per month
- Supa – GHS 180 per month
- Supa+ – GHS 300 per month
GOTV Channels
- BBC
- CNN
- ROK
- Al Jazeera
- Fox life
- Eva+
- Epic movies
- Supersport blitz
- Telemundo
- Afro music
- Jimjam
- Trace Jama
- MTV base
- Joy prime
- Joy news
- Supersport select 1
- Dominion TV
- PBS kids
- TV3
- GTV
- UTV
- Metro TV
GOTV Contact Details
- Phone- +233 302 740 540
- Email- [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The most expensive TV provider in Ghana is DSTV. The premium package offered by DSTV costs GHS 600 per month. That is more than what the average person can afford.
Multi TV has a lot of free channels that can be viewed without having to make any monthly payments. It is the most common TV provider found in most homes in Ghana.
Conclusion
These are some of the best alternatives to Startimes in Ghana. If you are looking for the best in sports and entertainment and you are willing to pay whatever it costs, DSTV is the one for you. If you are shopping on a budget, then Multi TV would be a great option for you.
We hope this article has been quite helpful today.
