With the rising costs of DSTV subscription services, finding free entertainment options is becoming more important than ever. That’s why millions of viewers across Africa tune into the free channels offered by DSTV.
In this blog post, I’ll list out the free channels on DSTV you should check out. Whether you’re looking for news and sports, or entertainment for the whole family, DSTV has something for free. With the free DSTV channels, you can save money while still enjoying plenty of viewing options.
As the costs of living rise, free entertainment is a value worth tuning into. Read on to learn about the channel lineups and a preview of the great shows and movies you can enjoy without paying anything.
17 Free Channels on DStv Nigeria
- LTV (Lagos Television):
LTV is the state television station of Lagos State, offering various programs, including movies and entertainment.
- Dish on TV – Channel 100:
A complimentary and supportive entertainment channel showcasing the best programming and highlights on DStv.
- People’s Weather – Channel 180:
A channel where nature meets human nature, featuring documentaries and shows set against the backdrop of Planet Earth.
- VOOV TV – Channel 196:
A live social streaming channel featuring content from South Africa’s favourite celebrities, influencers, and talented viewers.
- SuperSport Play – Channel 238:
A sports offering available for DStv Now linear streaming, providing sports content to viewers.
- NTA (Nigeria Television Authority):
The national television station of Nigeria offers informative and entertaining programs 24/7.
A channel playing music and movies and featuring informative and educative programs.
An independent local station in Nigeria shows educative, informative, and entertaining programs, including Nollywood movies.
A central news station in Nigeria with informative and educative programs.
- MiTV:
Another channel with a range of educative and entertaining programs available even after subscription expiration.
- IQRAA:
An international Islamic television network caters to viewers interested in Islamic content.
- Islam:
Another Islamic international television network.
- Inspiration TV:
A Christian international television network providing inspirational content.
- Other Free Channels:
Additional free channels include CCTV 4, NHK, CCTV News, Kingdom TV, and TV Mundial.
Accessing Free Channels on DStv Nigeria Without Subscription
To access these free channels after your subscription has expired, follow these steps:
- Press the “Menu” button on your remote.
- Select “Advanced Options.”
- Choose “Dish Installation.”
- Enter the pin “9949.”
- Select “Network Configuration.”
- Choose “Network 2 Setup” and leave “Network 1 Setup (Home)” unchanged.
- Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” and adjust Frequency, Symbol Rate, Polarization, and FEC settings.
- Accept these settings and exit to the “Dish Installation” menu.
- Select “Scan All Networks” to initiate the scanning process.
- Once completed, press the “TV button” on your remote to access the “Bouquet Options” menu.
- Select “Public PAS7/10” to explore the available Free-to-air channels.
Conclusion
DSTV continues to cater to a broad audience as technology evolves, making quality entertainment accessible to everyone, regardless of their subscription status. It’s important to note that while these free channels do not require payment, a DSTV decoder is still needed to access the content.