StarTimes Nigeria Secrets: Decoder Price, Bouquets, App, Channels, and More

Startimes is one of the topmost pay tv companies in Nigeria.

The company originated from China and has been around since 1988.

It found its way to the Nigerian TV industry in 2009 when it collaborated with NTA to form a joint venture known as NTA-STAR TV Network.

Today, Startimes has outlets in different areas across the country. It offers over 100 channels to millions of customers in Nigeria.

It has now become a household name when you talk about direct-to-home pay tv service in Nigeria.

 

Startimes Decoders and Prices in Nigeria

Startimes offer two types of decoders to in customers; the HD decoder and the combo decoder.

	Price
Startimes HD decoder	₦5,100
Startimes Combo decoder	₦9,900
External Antenna (10m)	₦3,200

 

• The Startimes HD decoder can be used without having to install a dish. Installing it is easy and fast. All you have to do is to plug and play. The decoder gives high-quality pictures and has a good user interface

• With the Startimes combo decoder, you get over 100 channels. It works well with both antenna and dish. You should also expect a high-definition picture quality with this well-designed decoder. The combo decoder is more expensive than the HD decoder and has a better quality

• The external antenna is designed for a stronger signal. Although the decoders have inbuilt antennas, the 10m external antenna gives you a more reliable signal for more entertainment. This doesn’t mean that you won’t get enough pleasure without it. Your decoder will work perfectly even without the external antenna

 

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How to Pay for Startimes Subscription

Just as you need data subscription to browse with Mtn, Glo, or Airtel network, Startimes also requires its own subscription to watch its channels.

One of its advantages is that it has several payment gateways.

You can subscribe via the following options.

• Any Startimes office
• Recharge card payment
• Quickteller
• Selected banks
• Mobile money (Stanbic IBTC)
• Pocket money (etranzact)
• GistMe payment

Click here to see the full details of how to subscribe via each option.

How to Contact Startimes Customer Care

There are different means to contact the Startimes customer representatives. The fastest way to get a reply, of course, is by giving them a phone call. Others include;

• Self-service by entering your details in the form provided on the customer login page

• Send your message to them using the contact form or send an email to dm@startimes.com.ng

• Go to any of their outlets. Find the location Startimes outlet in your area here. The hotlines of each outlet are given alongside the locations.

 

How to Solve Common Startimes Issues/Problems

Technical issues are bound to occur with your decoder just like all other systems.

Some of the issues are not major problems. But a minor issue becomes a major one if you don’t know how to fix it.

It’s worthwhile to know a ‘go to’ place where you can get solutions to any problem you come across with your decoder.

I’ll show you the most common errors and where to get the solutions.

Here are some of the challenges most customers encounter.

• Auto rebooting
• No service
• The decoder doesn’t power
• No video/audio
• Running a default setting on the decoder
• The smartcard not paired or wrong pairing
• No signal
• No access/Not subscribed
• No channel received
• The decoder shows 8888/9999,”C” / “0” on the front panel

The solutions to each of these problems have been given in details here.

 

Download Startimes App to Watch All Channels

 

The Startimes app allows you to watch free online videos, TV guides, and live matches.

You get free access to all these entertainment 24 hours a day and 7 times a week.

It also gives access to Nollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood, and kung-fu movies.

The live football matches include EPL, Afcon, Serie A, and La Liga.

Even other sports like tennis, boxing, car racing are available on this mobile app. It makes life easy for you as long as you have enough data to stream live videos.

Download the Startimes mobile app here from Playstore.

Startimes Bouquets (Packages) and Startimes Channels

Startimes offer several channels depending on the package you subscribe to.

I’ll show you the 4 bouquets and the available channels on each.

Note that each bouquet has a different monthly subscription fee and a particular number of channels.

 

Nova Bouquet

This package is the cheapest of all and allows access to over 26 channels.

Currently, the subscription is charged at a rate of N800/month.

Here’s the list of some of the channels on this package.

AIT 128	CCTV News 280
Child Smile 356	Dove TV 464
Emmanuel TV 454	Galaxy TV 110
JYB TV 361	LTV 113
NTA ENTERTAINMENT 105	NTA Knowledge 359
ORISUN 168	Silverbird TV 109
ST Music 400	Star Dadin Kowa 162
Star Zone 054	STV Guide 001
TVC News 307	Wazobia TV 195
Channels TV 111	E-STARS 122
IQRAA 452	MITV 119
Nta Sports 24	Sports Focus 250
STAR KUNGFU 150	TVC 121

 

Basic Bouquet

Basic bouquet offers over 40 channels. It has more channels than the Nova bouquet and is available at N1200/month.

All channels in Nova Bouquet	aMc 017
AMC MOVIES 018	AMC-Nigeria 117
ANIMAUX 235	BBC World News 300
Da Vinci Learning 363	DTN 118
ALJAZEERA 301	eTV 156
FARIN WATA 178	Nat Geo Wild 221
Nickelodeon 357	Nigezie 427
NTA PARLIAMENTARY 306	Sports Arena 251
Sports Life 253	Sports Premium 252
ST Yoruba 160	Star Bollywood Africa 501
STAR ONE 055	TBN 451
Wap TV 116	World Football 254
Zee Cinema 507

 

Classic Bouquet

This offers a whole lot more channels than two above and is offered at N2,400/month. With the classic bouquet, you can watch over 60 channels.

All channels in Nova & Basic bouquet	AMC Series 072
AMC MOVIES 018	CCTV 4 550
CCTV 9 Documentary 231	Discovery Science 222
E! Entertainment 157	Eurosport News 259
Fine Living 337	Fox News 302
Fox Sports 256	IDX 334
iroko Play 022	JIM JAM 360
MTV Base 421	Nature and History 229
POP 355	SONY SAB 509
ST Plus 503	Star Africa 2 056
Star Bollywood 500	Trace Sport Stars 260

 

Unique Bouquet

This is the best and most expensive bouquet. It allows you to enjoy over 80 channels at N3,600/month.

All channels in Nova & Basic bouquet	Baby TV 358
All channels in Classic bouquet	Bloomberg Television 304
Crime Explorer 230	Fashion TV 336
Fox 080	Fox Life 071
Fox Sports 2 257	iroko World 023
MSNBC 303	Nat Geo Channel 220
Star Gold 506	Star Movies 1 010
Star Plus 506	Star Series E1 051
VIASAT E+C 230

 

Do You Need Help with Dish Installation?

Installing your dish doesn’t have to be a problem. You can always get the help of a technician if it seems too difficult.

I recommend Engr. Abdullateef if you reside in Lagos or Ibadan. Contact him on 08165677846 (also on WhatsApp). He’s well experienced in dish installation of various types and has been helping users install their antennas and dishes for over 3 years.

[Note: He is not in any way affiliated to Startimes. He is a dish installation expert. Only contact him if you reside in Lagos or Ibadan and need help with any kind of dish installation]

Now you have everything you need to start enjoying Startimes channels. What are you waiting for?

Set it up and share your experience in the comment box. I’ll be right here to reply.