What Channels are on DStv Access?

Not sure about what you’ll get when you pay for Access? We’ll show you. In this article, we are looking at the channels available on the DStv Access package by giving an overview of the list based on category. So you’ll get to see the offerings in each category and this will help you decide if this is the best package for you.

What does this mean for the customer who wishes to use this package? A lot of people have different needs when it comes to entertainment. By studying the categorized collection, it becomes easier to know which categories have more options when it comes to entertainment.

Say, you have a love for fashion or you are a foodie, you can easily scroll down to the Documentary category and check out the options you have there. For a lover of fashion, the channel you will need is Spice TV (channel 190) and you can find it under Documentaries.

This is how categorizing makes it easier to know the kind of TV channels available on DStv Access. The first category we’ll look at is Movies and entertainment. Let’s go!

Movie Channels on DStv Access

In this category, you’ll find everything this package has to offer when it comes to movies and entertainment. Have a look.

Channel Name	Channel Number
M-Net Movies 4	108
Studio Universal	112
KIX	114
Telemundo	118
CBS Reality	132
Discovery TLC Entertainment	135
TNT Africa	137
eMovies	138
eMovies Extra	140
Africa Magic Epic	152
Real Time	155
Moja Love 9.9	158
Mzansi Wethu	163
Mzansi Bioskop	164
e.TV Extra	195

Sports Channels on DStv Access

Do you love soccer, cricket, tennis, basketball, even athletics? In this category, you will find the TV stations you need to enjoy lots of exciting sporting events. This is where you find out if Access is good enough for you when it comes to sports.

Channel Name	Channel Number
SuperSport BLITZ	200
SuperSport Premier Soccer League (PSL)	202
SuperSport VARIETY 4	209
TellyTrack	249

Documentary

Documentaries are for shows like fashion, weather, food, wildlife, and lots of others. If your interest lies in anything related to the topics mentioned, then what you want to look at are the stations below.

Channel Name	Channel Number
The Home Channel	176
People’s Weather	180
Nat Geo Wild	182
Spice TV	190

Teenagers

For homes with kids and teenagers, here’s where all the fun lives. There are lots of options to entertain and keep the children from pouting at home.

Channel Name	Channel Number
Cartoon Network	301
Disney Junior	309
JimJam	310
eToonz	311
PBS Kids	313
Da Vinci	318
Mindset	319

Music

Music is also available on Access and you will find all you need when it comes to music in this category.

Channel Name	Channel Number
Channel O	320
Mzansi Music	321
MTV Base	322
Sound City	327

Religious Channels

Everything in this category falls under faith, religion, church, and worship. This is where you’ll find TV channels to build your faith and get you closer to your maker. Everything from music to sermon to faith-based movies.

Channel Name	Channel Number
One Gospel	331
Dumisa	340
FAITH	341
Day Star	342
TBN Africa	343
iTV Networks	347
Emmanuel TV	390

News and Commerce

For those looking to stay updated on important news and events as they happen in different corners of the globe, here is your domain. From Asia to Europe to America and beyond, there are enough news channels here to meet your need for information and knowledge.

Channel Name	Channel Number
BBC World News	400
SABC News	404
Newzroom Afrika	405
Al Jazeera	406
Russia Today	407
Parliamentary Service	408
CGTN News	409
CNBC Africa	410
Business Day TV	412
NDTV 24×7	413
africanews	417
CCTV 4	447

Free TV Channels

I know we all like free things. With Access, you are not left out. DStv includes some channels for free to all users on this package. You can find them below.

Channel Name	Channel Number
SABC 1	191
SABC 2	192
SABC 3	193
e.TV	194
Soweto TV	251
Bay TV	260
1 KZN	261
Tshwane TV	262
Cape Town TV	263
GauTV	265
Lesotho TV	292
NTA i	299

That’s all you’ll get on this package. If you want a single streamlined and updated list, check out the DStv Access channels list.

Showmax on DStv Access

Just like other DStv packages, Showmax is available to DStv Access subscribers at the cost of R99. Adding Showmax (R99) to DStv access (R115) will bring your total subscription cost to R214. This is a great option for those who want more entertainment options on their Access package.

Adding Showmax to your Access account will save you more money than going for a premium DStv subscription. The caveat with using Showmax to complement DStv is that you will need data to watch movies and enjoy shows.

But with a smart device, such as a smartphone, PC, or smart TV, you can download your favourite movies and watch them anytime you want. The good thing about Showmax downloads is that once you’ve downloaded a movie or series, you can turn off your internet and watch it offline.

Upgrade and Downgrade

Access is a bit low in the pecking order and as such, you have four good options above it that you can upgrade to. You can upgrade to DStv Family at R295; Compact at R409; Compact Plus at R539; and you can also upgrade to DStv Premium at R529.

Renewals are easy and can be done at the same monthly cost once your subscription expires.

For downgrades, you can always downgrade your Access package to EasyView at R29 only.

How do I Upgrade or Downgrade?

To downgrade or upgrade from DStv Access to another package, visit any DStv store near you. But you can also do it on your own.

With My DStv App, you can perform upgrades and downgrades from your dashboard using a smartphone. Simply visit the “Account” tab on MyDStv app and follow the labels to change your package.

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