Choosing between Zuku and Netflix versus DSTV: A Detailed Comparison

1. Cost of broadband internet shouldn’t be on the comparison as many Dstv subs will have it anyway.

   • Disruption affects even the incumbents, and when you realize you can do without a certain cost you drop it entirely. As commenters below here note, with good internet you have quite some options to access live football online.

2. Haha. Why would someone with a reliable Internet connection buy Dstv? Just get one of these IPTV services. Am a reseller so you can talk to me to get it.

   • Choice, preferences and maybe lack of knowledge. Makes perfect sense to some, to get a solution that works and is familiar.

   • How much does it cost?

     • Just $80 per year or $20 per month. All you need is an android powered device or kodi for PC/Mac.

       • Hi Samuel… I’m interested. Please get in touch – kevoyugi (at) gmail. Thanks…

         • Hi. I got in touch. Note to all. The USD 20.0 is just for first 2 months. After the 2 months, it drops to USD 13.0.

   • Hey Samuel, I may need to get in touch and talk more about Kodi and some of the things you’ve pointed out below.
     If possible, my number is 0732024600

     • Hey Simon. I’ll text you. Thanks for the interest in the service.

   • Is the IPTV still available am ready to take it [email protected]

     • Yes it is. I’ve emailed you.

       • interested too email boxcode254(at)gmail.com

       • Interested too. [email protected]

3. Streaming BPL games Mamahd.com u will get to watch all the matches no need for Dstv . to expensive for nothing

4. So many softwares out there where you can wacth live football using some Internet.

   • I concur Mikee

   • Hehehe. Hence why the article clearly refers to “legal” options. For the other options, well one could always use “google”. 🙂

     • Some of them are also legal

5. They didn’t mention the number of times we watch repeated programmes on DSTV. Am not a football fun so Netflix will be of help here.

6. Be informed…DStv Compact Plus now has both Super Sport 3 and 5.

   • Dstv compact plus has always had supersport 3. They recently introduced 5. The shows on dstv are repetitive. I subscribed this December and was thoroughly disappointed to see the same things I watched last December being aired. They don’t have new content on most of their channels. Just news channels have new information.

7. Dstv got its match may be they will lower their cost in the near future.

8. Very informative, thanks.

9. Just a note:
   – Inooro TV is on DStv.
   – Channel O was removed from DStv on March 2015.
   – iConcerts was removed from DStv sometime in 2013.
   – Zone Reality was closed back in 2009, replaced by CBS Reality.
   – Trace Sports Stars is on DStv
   – B4U Music is not available for Compact Plus
   – Add Vuzu and MCity 115 to Entertainment
   – BBC Entertainment (closed on Jan 1, 2016) was replaced by BBC Brit

   Bottom line, you got your channel line up from an old flyer. I am a DStv Compact Plus subscriber, only because I live 300km from good Internet.

   • Thanks for the feedback. I’ll include your recommendations in the article.

     • You are welcome. Just giving my 2 cents.

   • Oh ur so fucking smart.. jokes your remark just proves that you have no life.

     • https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3663db77466f8618407863df6a2f404e40540a33b4e1b634fd973be1e84a5769.jpg

       People like you need to be culled and and fed to crocodiles. The ecosystem needs less of you and more crocs.

10. Great article! One thing to seriously consider in light of all the above, is the indispensability of Unlimited Internet. If you pay 6400 to 9400 for DSTV then that would mean forking out an additional 4000 just to have internet (total cost 10000-14000), which, quite frankly, is a deal-breaker for me. I’d much rather find a way to stream the matches over the internet, which has so much inherent value outside of just entertainment.

    • Thanks for your feedback. If someone is yet to be convinced on the “indispensability of unlimited internet” as you so eloquently put it, then staying with traditional media consumption is perfect for them. However as most users of the internet have found out, once you start using it, you will always want to use more.

11. You included installation, lets compare recurrent subscription..DSTV is way too expensive for Home users, Remember Safaricom has 5,000 Unlimited WiMax package , JTL has a 6,000 Fiber package then add 999 for Netflix..Thats around Ave. 6.5K vs 9400 for DSTV, and dont forget this unlimited Internet is Wifi enabled , you can share with 2 or 3 neighbours, the Netflix allows 4 Screens for single account meaning 4 neighbours can come together and each would pay 1400

    • Thanks for your comment. The installation is listed as separate line item (it is a one time fee) and is not include in the recurrent subscription (see TOTAL). The reason for include the installation cost is to give the reader pertinent information.As far as sharing WiFi with your neighbors, that is up to each persons preference. 🙂

12. Hello people. For any assistance with Zuku connections, you may contact me at any time on 0726870299

13. […] per month for the first six months and thereafter pay the full $5.99 per month fee. This is way cheaper than Netflix which currently charges $7.99 for the Basic package, $9.99 for the Standard package and $11.99 for […]

14. As much as I may not boost of being a guru on such matters. I think unlimited internet of like say fiber 10bps 2500 plus netflix of 999 can be a good deal. Smart TV give you access to other local channels you just need a good aerial.

    • I agree.

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