StarTimes is a subscription-based TV service that has revolutionized the Pay Television industry in Nigeria. The subscriptions vary depending on the package. Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi, the senior marketing communications and public relations (PR) manager at StarTimes Nigeria, provides insights into the latest StarTimes subscription packages and new offers.
StarTimes offers a variety of subscription packages in Nigeria. Photo: Juanma Hache, @StarTimes_Ng (modified by author)Source: UGC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
StarTimes Nigeria serves its customers through antenna signal transmission (DTT) and satellite transmission (DTH). The packages under the two transmission modes vary slightly.
Difference between StarTimes decoders
During a discussion with Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi, the senior marketing communications and public relations (PR) manager at StarTimes Nigeria, he shed light on the distinctions among StarTimes decoders.
According to him, the antenna transmission works like a digital terrestrial television (DTT), while the dish (satellite) transmission operates as a direct-to-home (DTT) system.
StarTimes offers antenna and dish Pay-TV packages to meet different households’ entertainment needs and financial abilities. The pricier a package is, the more channels you can view. You can change packages whenever you please.
Our DTH decoder transmits more channels, and many channels are in HD. StarTimes DTT has about 100 TV channels, while the DTH has over 130 channels (100+ TV channels and 20+ audio channels). The DTT decoder is N9900, while the DTH decoder is N13,500 for a new one.
What are the current StarTimes subscription packages?
Are you looking for the current StarTimes subscription prices and channels? The company offers customers multiple bouquets under antenna signal transmission and dish decoder.
Antenna Signal Transmission
Here is a detailed look at the prices in 2025 and the channels under each available bouquet.
| Bouquet | Price |
| Nova | N1,700 |
| Basic | N3,000 |
| Classic | N4,500 |
| Super-T | N7,500 |
Nova Bouquet – ₦1,700 per month
The Nova Bouquet costs 1700 Naira per month and is the cheapest StarTimes antenna bouquet. Here are the StarTimes channels available for Nova bouquet subscribers.
- AMC
- AWA TV
- CGTN
- CNC World
- Dove TV
- Emmanuel TV
- E-Stars
- Farin Wata
- Galaxy TV
- Iqraa
- Jimjam
- Liberty
- Nigbati TV
- NTA Hausa
- NTA Igbo
- NTA Knowledge
- NTA News 24
- NTA Yoruba
- Orisun
- Plus TV Africa
- Rave TV
- ST Dadin Kowa
- ST Guide
- ST Kungfu
- ST Real Time
- ST Sports Focus
- TVBC
- TVC NG
- WAP TV
- Wazobia TV
StarTimes provides a variety of channels, including news, sports, movies, kids’ programs, and documentaries. Photo: Morsa ImagesSource: Getty Images
Basic Bouquet – ₦3,000 per month
At 3,000 Naira a month, the StarTimes Basic bouquet sites right between the Nova and Classic bouquets. Here are the channels that the Basic bouquet subscribers get.
- All Nova bouquet channels
- Africa News
- Al Jazeera
- AMC Movies
- AMC Series
- Area Ten
- Arewa 24
- BBC World News
- Border TV
- CGTN Documentary
- CNBC
- D. TV
- ESPN
- EWTN
- FOX Life
- Isi Mbido
- Love Nature
- NGW
- Nickelodeon
- Nigezie
- Nina TV E
- NTA E
- Sky News
- ST Gospel
- ST Kids
- ST Naija
- ST Novela E
- ST Rise
- ST SA Music
- ST Sino Drama
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Life
- ST Yoruba
- ST Zone
- Star Life
- TA Parliamentary
- TBN
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- TVC News
- Zee Cinema
Classic Bouquet – ₦4,500 per month
The classic bouquet is the priviest of all StarTimes antenna packages. This bouquet costs 4,500 Naira to subscribe to. Subscribers get 28 extra channels in addition to those available on the Basic and Nova bouquets.
Here is a look at the Classic StarTimes subscription channels list.
- All channels on Nova and Basic
- Baby TV
- CBeebies
- Colours TV
- Discovery Family
- DreamWorks
- E!
- ESPN 2
- Eurosport News
- Fashion One
- Fine Living
- Fox
- Fox News
- Investigation Discovery
- MTV Base
- National Geographic
- National Geographic Wild
- Smithsonian Channel
- ST Adepa
- ST Bollywood
- ST Movies Plus
- ST Nollywood Plus
- ST Novela E Plus
- ST Soul
- ST Sports Premium
- ST World Football HD
- Star Gold
- Star Plus
Dish (DTH) bouquets
StarTimes offers customers four bouquets to choose from using satellite (dish) signal transmission. They are as follows:
| Bouquet | Price |
| Nova | N1,700 |
| Smart | N3,800 |
| Special | N5,600 |
| Super | N7,500 |
StarTimes Super – ₦7,500 per month
The StarTimes Super bouquet is the second-priciest package under the satellite transmission. Here is a look at the channels accessible to subscribers on this bouquet.
- Baby TV
- Bloomberg
- CBeebies
- Classica
- Colours TV
- DreamWorks
- Ebony Life
- ESPN 2
- FOX
- Fox News
- Fuel Tv
- ID
- MSNBC
- MTV Base
- NGC
- Smithsonian Channel
- ST Bollywood
- ST Movies Plus
- ST Nollywood Plus
- ST Novela E Plus
- ST Soul
- ST Sports Premium
- ST World Football HD
- Star Gold
StarTimes Smart – ₦3,800 per month
The Smart bouquet has over 35 channels and costs ₦3,800 per month. Here is a list of the channels under the StarTimes Smart package.
- All channels on StarTimes Nova.
- Africa News
- Al Jazeera
- AMC Series
- Area Ten
- Arewa 24
- BBC World News
- Dove TV
- DW
- E!
- ESPN
- EWTN
- Fashion One
- Fine Living
- France 24 E
- Isi Mbido
- Jimjam
- Love Nature
- NDTV 24×7
- NGW
- Nickelodeon
- Nigezie TV
- Nina TV E
- Sky News
- ST Adepa
- ST Africa
- ST Kids
- ST Naija
- ST Novela E
- ST Rise
- ST SA Music
- ST Sino Drama
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Life
- ST Yoruba
- Star Life
- Star Plus
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- Zee Cinema
StarTimes is known for broadcasting popular leagues and tournaments, including football events that resonate with many fans. Photo: Westend61Source: Getty Images
StarTimes Nova – ₦1,700 per month
At ₦1,700 per month, the Nova bouquet is the cheapest of all dish options provided by StarTimes. Here are the channels available with this bouquet.
- AIT
- AMC Movies
- Border TV
- CCTV 4
- CGTN Documentary
- CGTN F
- Channel Ten
- Channels
- CNC World
- Da Vinci
- E. TV
- Emmanuel TV
- E-Stars
- Farin Wata
- Iqraa
- Mindset Learn
- NBS
- Nigbati TV
- NTA Sports 24
- Orisun
- Plus TV Africa
- ST Dadin Kowa
- ST Gospel
- ST Kungfu
- ST Sports Focus
- ST Swahili
- ST Zone
- TVC News
- WAP TV
Ibeabuchi also mentioned that the StarTimes Special bouquet (which comes with the DTH decoder) costs ₦5,600 per month.
What are the StarTimes 2025 offers?
The company offered a Christmas double upgrade promo to Nigerian users from 15 November 2024 to 15 January 2025. A one-month recharge earns you a double upgrade as below;
- NOVA: Recharge for 1 month upgrades to Classic.
- BASIC: Recharge for 1 month upgrades to Super.
- CLASSIC: Recharge for 1 month upgrades to Super plus 3 days extra.
- SUPER: Recharge for 1 month and receive 5 days extra.
How much do StarTimes decoders, antennae, and dishes cost?
Here is how much you will spend on the various combos.
| DTH decoder, dish, accessories | 1-month Super bouquet subscription | ₦13,200 |
| DTH decoder, dish, accessories, | 1-month Smart bouquet subscription | ₦11,200 |
| DTT decoder, antenna | 1-month Classic bouquet subscription | ₦9,400 |
| DTT decoder | 1-month Classic bouquet subscription | ₦7,600 |
How much is StarTimes subscription?
StarTimes offers various subscription packages in Nigeria, ranging from budget-friendly options to premium packages with a wider range of channels. The cheapest package costs N1,700, while the most expensive is N7,500.
What is the lowest subscription for StarTimes?
The lowest subscription for StarTimes in Nigeria is the Nova package, which costs ₦1,700 per month. This package offers around 30 channels and provides basic entertainment options.
How to pay StarTimes subscription on phone?
You can renew your StarTimes subscription through multiple convenient methods, including Palmpay, OPay, bank USSD codes, POS agents in your area, or your mobile banking app.
Alternatively, you can use the StarTimes ON app to pay for your subscriptions or bouquets by following these steps:
- Download and install the StarTimes ON app: Access the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your mobile device.
- Register or log in: Open the app and sign in using your phone number or email address. Link your decoder by entering your smart card number.
- Access your account details: Tap the “Me” icon at the bottom-right corner of the app to view your account information, including your name, phone number, smart card number, and subscription status.
- Select the payment option: Click on the “Recharge” or “Pay” icon at the top-right corner of the app to view available payment options.
- Choose a payment method: Select your desired bouquet and payment method, such as debit card, bank account, mobile wallet, or recharge card, then follow the prompts to complete your payment.
What are the StarTimes subscription code?
Different banks offer specific USSD codes for subscribing to StarTimes. To use this option, select “Pay Bills” or “Cable TV Bills,” choose StarTimes, enter your smart card number, and follow the prompts to complete your payment. You can use the following bank codes:
| Bank | Code |
| Access (Diamond) Bank | *901# |
| Eco Bank | *326# |
| Fidelity Bank | *770# |
| First Bank | *894# |
| Heritage Bank | *322*00# |
| Keystone Bank | *7111# |
| Polaris Bank | *833# |
| Stanbic IBTC Bank | *909# |
| Sterling Bank | *822# |
| United Bank for Africa (UBA) | *919# |
| Union Bank | *826# |
| Unity Bank | *7799# |
| Wema Bank | *945# |
| Guarantee Trust Bank | *737# |
StarTimes new offers for subscribers and customers
Ibeabuchi announced that StarTimes plans to promote and engineer the growth of local sports in the country, hence its 5-year partnership deal with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). He said:
So, the deal (worth ₦5.9 billion) will help improve the domestic league as live matches will return to the screens. When there’s huge excitement to go see the games in the stadium, interest in following the league on TV will grow in the same proportion. So, it’s more of a developmental project for StarTimes with great potential for profitable future rewards.
He concluded that introducing StarTimes Inside Sundial TV offers customers affordable means to own StarTimes products. Ibeabuchi said:
For instance, customers can buy Sundial TV and pay in installments. StarTimes has partnered with LAPO Microfinance Bank and several other microfinance banks to facilitate easy customer purchases. The TV comes with StarTimes inbuilt, so there’s no need to buy a decoder.
It also comes with a one-month free StarTimes subscription. It has low power consumption, crystal clear full HD quality, excellent sound quality, and a 12-month warranty.
Customers can choose from numerous StarTimes subscription packages. These vary in signal reception technology, prices, and channel list. With the different pricing options, one can easily find a package that fits their budget and has sufficient content in the available channels.
TheTalk.NG recently explored how one can transfer airtime from their Airtel line. Airtel is among Nigeria’s prominent mobile telecommunication service providers and offers its subscribers numerous relatively low-priced voice, data, and SMS packages.
The company’s Me2U service allows a subscriber to transfer airtime from the line to that of another Airtel subscriber. How do you use this feature?
Source: TheTalk.NG
