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MultiChoice is investigating unbundling its popular SuperSport line-up from its other DStv channels as part of a broad channel composition review to address changing consumer preferences.

The broadcaster told MyBroadband it has accelerated its efforts into exploring potential changes to the composition of its DStv bouquets.

“This includes considering whether certain bundled elements, such as SuperSport and General Entertainment, could be offered differently in future,” the company said.

MultiChoice said the initiative was still in its early stages and that it was still assessing the offering’s commercial impact and customer value.

“It is also too early to comment on the specifics of any potential model — including whether changes would be optional or how pricing might be structured,” MultiChoice said.

“We remain committed to delivering flexibility and value to our customers and will share further updates as and when there is meaningful progress to report.”

DStv’s extensive sports offering is considered its biggest drawing card. The broadcaster provides live coverage of all major rugby, cricket, football, golf, tennis, and motorsport events.

Over the years, many people have expressed interest in a package with only its SuperSport channels at a more affordable price than its flagship subscription.

MultiChoice’s prospective new owner, Groupe Canal+, offers a dedicated sports bouquet separate from its main subscription.

The French broadcaster’s Canal+ Sport package boasts nine sports channels and an Apple TV+ subscription for €34.99 (R720) per month.

If Canal+ plans to use a similar strategy for DStv if its acquisition pans out, a separate SuperSport offering may become a reality.

“Canal+ won’t strip out sport from the existing package setup since it forms an integral part of the traditional pay-TV bundle,” Ferreira said.

Canal+ and MultiChoice still need to get final approval for the transaction from the Competition Tribunal and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).

The Competition Commission has already greenlit the transaction, recommending that the Tribunal conditionally approve the transaction.

If all goes according to plan, the two broadcasters expect the transaction to be completed by October 2025.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/598578-dstv-could-launch-sports-only-packages.html

This will be a good one, if it pulls through.

This is good news, because it haunts me that I pay so much for useless dstv channels that doesn't give me value for my money.

That's very good.
I can't be paying for useless repeated and boring movies of 1979.

They're visibly panicking now.. they can see their dominance is waning

They are really struggling to stay afloat

If dem like make sey still dey push showmax

Do pay per view.

All this one you are saying is nonsense without paying per view

They never learn. I abandoned my DSTV long ago.
Thank goodness for the invention of smart TVs. All I did was install a browser on my TV and stream all my football matches live on score808. Netflix does the rest for movies and I come online for news. The YouTube app on the TV covers for the music.... DStv can kiss my black a$$ goodbye.

Let them bring down their subscription rate for every packages.

That is the only sure solution to their challenge.

As streaming is resetting their akpari.

They should continue na.

When there are football viewing apps everywhere. Their years of macho is gradually coming to an end

E go mk sense wetin no goooooooooooood.

Na wetin 40 letter writing essay dey cause.

Good development but your prices are too high.

Tinubunation has happened to DSTV too, it shows economy is not improving, many viewing centers are off business.

Ever since I got SLTV my life has been peaceful, I got to watch over 15 sports channels which shows all the games I want to see plus a WWE WWE-dedicated channel.

DSTV can never see me gain, they don call me tire with different offers to reconnect and I will always answer, never again sir 😂

After many decades, Multichoice is repacking itself like Nairaland. So, companies still give themselves sense under a monopoly? I am shocked to my bones.

Good development but your prices are too high.
You repeat films and all together with the unreasonable bills. Watch as you go is cool

Multi choice eating the humble pie twice on a Saturday afternoon 🤭

This will be great provided it's not more than 3000 naira per month since it's only football stations one will have access to..day goodbye to slow sltv...thank u dstv

People still dey Subscribe Xo?... Lolz
MULTICHOICE lefty People twith MANY +CHOICES

Dey should kuku carry their 🎒 🎒 🛍 💰 🎒 and 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♂️ back home..Afterall, nH outdated, repeated 🎬 🎬, boring things dem dey show.

They knew people wanted this package but we're reluctant about it so as to extort people.

Now nemesis has caught up with them

TheBlessedMAN:
They never learn. I abandoned my DSTV long ago.
Thank goodness for the invention of smart TVs. All I did was install a browser on my TV and stream all my football matches live on score808. Netflix does the rest for movies and I come online for news. The TV YouTube covers for the music.... DStv can kiss my black a$$ goodbye.

Which network are you using to stream ?
MTN or Airtel

Do people still watch Dstv when there is smart TV and wifi?

Pride goes before a fall!


DSTV now gasping for breath!



Shakara don end o!


If dem like make dem continue to dey hike prices.


Bodi go phone dem!



@hotseat

martineverest:
They knew people wanted this package but we're reluctant about it so as to extort people.

Now nemesis has caught up with them

Good day Sir,
Pls humbly respond to your private messages.
God bless you.
Thanks

Lol................trying to stay afloat at all cost

RandDigital:


https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/598578-dstv-could-launch-sports-only-packages.html

This will be best and a welcome development. Good strategy

Macky2:
This will be a good one, if it pulls through.

Wait for the price... You will ask what the difference is

TheBlessedMAN:
They never learn. I abandoned my DSTV long ago.
Thank goodness for the invention of smart TVs. All I did was install a browser on my TV and stream all my football matches live on score808. Netflix does the rest for movies and I come online for news. The TV YouTube covers for the music.... DStv can kiss my black a$$ goodbye.

Since all the stated na free...the market is not for only smart tv s

Not for me



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