If you love and are looking for an affordable PayTV here in Nigeria, then Startimes is your best choice. The company began operations in Nigeria back 2010 and is still operating. It remains one of the few PayTV operators still give DStv and GOtv a run for their money. In this post, we shall be taking a look at Startimes subscription prices, channel list as well as the packages offered by the company. Before we begin, here is a little history about the company called StarTimes.
About StarTimes
StarTimes is a subsidiary of StarTimes Media, a Chinese TV operating company established far back in 1988. The company which began operation in Nigeria back in 2010, currently opeartes in about 8 African countries that include Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Guinea, Central African Republic, and Burundi.
It operates an affordable PayTV services with presence in nearly every nook and corner here in Nigeria. Channels offered by the service include Entertainment, Sports, Religion, News, Cartoons, and More.
Requirements:
In other to be able to enjoy StarTimes service, you need a Startimes decoder that comes with a remote control, a 10m long outdoor antenna and a subscription plan.
StarTimes Decoder And Prices:
The company offers different decoders and they come with different prices. Currently StarTimes offers three different decoders that include the StarTimes SD decoder, StarTimes HD decoder and StarTimes Combo decoder. The prices are listed as between N8000 – N10000 for the SD decoder, N10000 – N14000 for the HD decoder and N12000 – N16000 for the Combo version. Please note that these prices depends on your location in the country.
- StarTimes SD decoder ->>>> N8000 – N10000
- StarTimes HD decoder ->>>> N10000 – N14000
- StarTimes Combo decoder ->>>> N12000 – N16000
Startimes Bouquet, Channels List, And Prices:
This are the complete list of channel, prices and Bouquet plans offered by StarTimes Nigeria. The company offers different bouquet, designed differently for their different receivers. That is, there are different bouquet for Startimes Antenna Decoders and Startimes Dish Decoders. The Antenna decoders has 3 bouquet while the dish bouquethas 4 bouquet.
Startimes Antenna Decoder Bouquet:
These include Nova Bouquet, Basic Bouquet, and Classic Bouquet. Check out the prices and channel list below.
- Startimes Nova Bouquet:
This plan cost just N900 per monthe and it is refered to as the cheapest of all the bouquet. It offers about 34 channels that include but not limited to;
- JIMJAM
- ST DADIN KOWA
- E-STARS
- ORISUN
- FARIN WATA
- NTA KNOWLEDGE
- WAP TV
- CGTN
- NTA HAUSA
- NTA YORUBA
- NTA IGBO
- LIBERTY
- AMC
- ST SPORTS FOCUS
- ST ZONE
- AWA TV
- ST KUNGFU
- EMMANUEL TV
- TVBC
- RAVE TV
- NIGBATI
- PLUS TV AFRICA and more
- Startimes Basic Bouquet:
This Bouquet costs N1700 per month and offers access to about 77 channels. Below are some of the channels offered.
- ST NOVELA E
- BBC WORLD NEWS
- E. TV
- STAR PLUS
- ST RISE
- NTA E
- NICKELODEON
- TBN
- ZEE CINEMA
- AL JAZEERA
- NTA PARLIAMENTARY
- AMC MOVIES
- ST SPORTS PREMIUM
- CGTN DOCUMENTARY
- ST GOSPEL
- ST SPORTS ARENA
- ST SINO DRAMA
- ST YORUBA
- ST WORLD FOOTBALL HD
- CNBC
- ISI MBIDO
- ST NAIJA
- AREWA 24
- STAR LIFE
- ST SPORTS LIFE and more
- Startimes Classic Bouquet:
The Startimes Classic Bouquet is a bit expensive and it comes with a price tag of N2500 per month. While it may be a bit pricey, this bouquet offers about 105 channels that include but not limited to;
- FINE LIVING
- FOX NEWS
- MTV BASE
- ST BOLLYWOOD
- EUROSPORT NEWS
- ID
- E!
- AMC SERIES
- ST ADEPA
- NGW
- NGC
- ESPN
- FOX and more
Startimes Dish Decoder Bouquet
This has 4 bouquets that include Nova Bouquet, Smart Bouquet, Super Bouquet, and Chinese Bouquet. Check out the prices and channel list below.
- Startimes Nova Bouquet:
This is the cheapest plan that costs N900 per month and offers access to 50 TV channels. Channel list include but not limited to;
- E. TV
- ST DADIN KOWA
- SILVERBIRD TV
- CHANNELS
- E-STARS
- ORISUN
- FARIN WATA
- TVC NEWS
- IQRAA
- WAP TV
- AIT
- WAZOBIA TV
- DOVE TV
- DA VINCI
- SMILE OF A CHILD
- ST SWAHILI
- ST SPORTS FOCUS
- ST ZONE
- AMC MOVIES
- NBS TV
- CGTN DOCUMENTARY
- MINDSET LEARN
- ST GOSPEL
- CHANNEL TEN
- CNC WORLD
- CCTV 4
- ST KUNGFU
- EMMANUEL TV
- CGTN F
- NIGBATI
- PLUS TV AFRICA
- NTA SPORTS 24 and more
- Startimes Smart Bouquet:
This cost N2200 per month and offers access to about 87 TV channels. These include but not limited to;
- FINE LIVING
- JIMJAM
- BBC WORLD NEWS
- ST AFRICA
- ST BOLLYWOOD
- ST RISE
- NICKELODEON
- NIGEZIE
- ZEE CINEMA
- AL JAZEERA
- FRANCE 24 E
- FASHION ONE
- ST SA MUSIC
- ST SPORTS ARENA
- ST SINO DRAMA
- E!
- AFRICA NEWS
- ST YORUBA
- ISI MBIDO
- ST NAIJA
- TRACE MZIKI
- AREWA 24
- ST KIDS
- EWTN
- DW
- STAR LIFE
- AMC SERIES
- ST SPORTS LIFE
- ST ADEPA
- NGW
- ESPN
- ST NOVELA E and more
- Startimes Super Bouquet:
This plan cost N4200 per month and with it, you have access to about 107 TV channels that includes;
- BLOOMBERG
- FOX NEWS
- MSNBC
- MTV BASE
- STAR GOLD
- ST MOVIES PLUS
- BABY TV
- ST SPORTS PREMIUM
- ST SOUL
- FUEL TV
- CLASSICA
- ID
- ST WORLD FOOTBALL HD
- ST NOVELA E PLUS
- ST NOLLYWOOD PLUS
- EBONY LIFE
- NGC
- FOX and more
- Startimes Chinese Bouquet:
The Startimes Chinese Bouquet cost N6600 per month and offers access to a large number of Chinese TV channels. These include;
- 福建卫视
- 浙江卫视
- CHINA MOVIES CHANNEL
- 北京卫视
- 天津卫视
- PHOENIX INFO
- CCTV 4
- CTI ASIA
- 凤凰CNE
- ST KUNGFU
- HUNAN WORLD
- 江苏卫视
- 东方卫视
- CCTV 娱乐
- 南方卫视
- 中国影视
- CCTV 13
- CCTV 6
- CCTV 5+
- CCTV 9 and more
Conclusion
Above is the complete StarTimes subscription prices, packages offered and channel lists you will get for the service. If you are looking for a complete free TV channel opertor, then check out FREE TV or SATVIEW here.
