Author: Nikk

Ekemini Robert discovered his love for writing and teaching right from high school. He is best known for making complex technology easy for end-users through informative and engaging articles -- an ability largely driven by empathy and his love for perfection. He started his first website 5 years ago. Since then, he's written hundreds of tech articles and has a vast knowledge of the satellite TV world and cable TV components. When he's not dealing with technology, Robert uses his calm and unassuming traits to think and write on solutions to issues related to life, emotions, and relationships. DishPortal.com is his second satellite TV website.

Here is the complete and updated DIRECTV PREMIER™ package channels list for 2022/2023, the current monthly price, and other essential details. This list is for residents of the USA only. The price for the DIRECTV PREMIER™ package is $154.99 per month. This is the monthly cost for a 24-month subscription. You’ll be entering into a 24-month agreement and after 12 months, the price for most services will increase. Apart from the $154.99 per month deal, you’ll have to pay a $15 Advanced Receiver Service Fee every month and up to $13.99 Regional Sports Fee. Discuss these fees, including taxes and additional…

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Here is the complete and updated DIRECTV ULTIMATE package channels list for 2022/2023, the current monthly price, and other essential details. This list is for residents of the USA only. The price for the DIRECTV ULTIMATE package is $109.99 per month. This is the monthly cost for a 24-month subscription. Usually, you’ll be entering into a 24-month agreement and after 12 months, the price for most services will increase. Besides the $109.99 monthly price, there is the Advanced Receiver Service Fee of $15 per month and a Regional Sports Fee of up to $13.99 per month. Discuss details of pricing and additional fees with…

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African TV entertainment giant, SuperSport has acquired rights to air all 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA world cupTM taking place in Qatar. This automatically means that DStv will be showing all matches live on its premium packages. The World Cup attracts millions of football fans around. According to the world’s football governing body, almost half the world watched the 2010 FIFA world cupTM. With the huge increase in the use of tech and streaming channels today, at least 25% more viewing will come on board. As such, having the rights to air live football matches is a must for…

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DStv packages can be pricey, as such, it is good to know the cost and contents of the package you are paying for. In this article we will go over all the DStv subscription options, cost, content and we will also provide the updated channels list for each bouquet. There are currently 7 DStv packages in South Africa and that is the second-highest when it comes to packages for a single country in Sub-Saharan Africa. As such, making a choice can be difficult. You don’t have to panic, though. Here is a collection of all the DStv packages, pricing, and…

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Every DStv owner needs the MyDStv application for simple self-service procedures such as clearing of error codes, account balance checks, and update of personal information. Here is how to download the MyDstv app to your smartphone. MyDStv app allows you to solve common DStv problems without the help of a customer service agent. You can download MyDStv app by visiting the app store on your smartphone or tablet. The application is available for both Android and iOS devices. Download for Android Here is how to download the MyDStv app for your Android device in four easy steps: Open your Google…

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It’s no longer news that there are African countries that feel cheated by DStv. One reason is that they feel they pay the highest subscription rates to DStv. So we went on a quest to find out who pays more. Surprisingly, it’s not the most populous black nation in Africa. Here is what we found. The analysis of data gathered from DStv’s portal shows that the country with the highest DStv subscription rates is DR Congo at $105 per month, followed by Zimbabwe at $75 per month. The country with the least subscription rates for DStv is Nigeria, at only…

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Everywhere will be crowded and finding a good place, even the right TV channel to watch the Liverpool versus Man City game is what most people are doing right now. It’s the clash of the titans on Sunday and we all just can’t wait. And it’s not just because two good teams will be tearing each other apart this weekend. It’s also the fact that this is one of the matches that will decide who wins the trophy at the end of the season. You can watch the Liverpool versus Man City game at a sports viewing centre, bar, bet…

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Whenever a DStv product is is transferred to a new owner, a DStv change of ownership is required and must be done properly. Here is why you should do it, and the right way to do it. A DStv change of ownership will often involve the previous owner, the new owner, and a DStv agent, as the mediator. You won’t have to pay for it. But depending on the type of exchange (that is, if the product is purchased, gifted, or inherited), DStv may require the receipt of the item and the identity documents of both parties. What are the…

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If you’ve never seen the Inauguration live before. You can do so now and you don’t have to be at Capitol Hill to have a view. You can watch the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States live on DStv. At noon today (GMT -8), the 20th day of January 2021, the US will be inaugurating their 46th President. History will be made as Senator Kamala Harris will become the first African American; the first Asian American and the first female Vice President of the United States. This historic event will feature the outgoing President and Vice President,…

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Here are a few reasons why you need to start paying for DStv, airtime top-ups and other pay-TV subcriptions using a payment app. Did you know that having a smartphone is somewhat like having a car? You may ask “what do these two have in common?” Expenses! That’s what they have in common. I can remember vividly how things became a little different when I switched from the ‘torchlight’ generation of java phones to an Android device. There are smartphone apps that will help you save more and even earn money when you use them to make payments. Learn More:…

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