StarTimes Nigeria 2026: Subscription Packages, Pricing, and Channel Guide
StarTimes, a subscription-based television service, has significantly transformed the Pay Television landscape in Nigeria. The company offers diverse subscription packages tailored to meet various household entertainment needs and financial capabilities. Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi, the senior marketing communications and public relations manager at StarTimes Nigeria, provides detailed insights into the latest offerings for 2026.
Understanding StarTimes Decoder Technologies
StarTimes serves customers through two primary transmission methods: antenna signal transmission (Digital Terrestrial Television - DTT) and satellite transmission (Direct-To-Home - DTH). The DTT system functions similarly to traditional digital terrestrial television, while the DTH operates via satellite technology. According to Ibeabuchi, the DTH decoder transmits more channels, with many available in high definition, offering over 130 channels compared to approximately 100 on DTT.
StarTimes Antenna Signal Transmission Packages
StarTimes provides three main bouquets under antenna signal transmission, each with distinct pricing and channel offerings.
Nova Bouquet - ₦2,100 Monthly
The most affordable option, the Nova Bouquet, costs ₦2,100 per month and includes approximately 30 channels. Subscribers gain access to news, sports, movies, children's programming, and documentaries through channels such as:
- AMC
- AWA TV
- CGTN
- CNC World
- Dove TV
- Emmanuel TV
- E-Stars
- Farin Wata
- Galaxy TV
- Iqraa
- Jimjam
- Liberty
- Nigbati TV
- NTA Hausa, Igbo, Knowledge, News 24, and Yoruba
- Orisun
- Plus TV Africa
- Rave TV
- ST Dadin Kowa, Guide, Kungfu, Real Time, Sports Focus
- TVBC
- TVC NG
- WAP TV
- Wazobia TV
Basic Bouquet - ₦4,000 Monthly
Priced at ₦4,000 monthly, the Basic Bouquet includes all Nova channels plus additional premium content. Additional channels feature:
- Africa News
- Al Jazeera
- AMC Movies and 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, Kids, Naija, Novela E, Rise, SA Music, Sino Drama, Sports Arena, Sports Life, Yoruba, Zone
- Star Life
- TA Parliamentary
- TBN
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- TVC News
- Zee Cinema
Classic Bouquet - ₦6,000 Monthly
The premium antenna package, the Classic Bouquet, costs ₦6,000 monthly and includes all channels from Nova and Basic bouquets plus 28 additional channels such as:
- 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 and National Geographic Wild
- Smithsonian Channel
- ST Adepa, Bollywood, Movies Plus, Nollywood Plus, Novela E Plus, Soul, Sports Premium, World Football HD
- Star Gold
- Star Plus
StarTimes Satellite (DTH) Transmission Packages
For customers preferring satellite transmission, StarTimes offers three primary bouquets with expanded channel options.
StarTimes Nova - ₦2,100 Monthly
The most economical DTH option includes channels such as:
- AIT
- AMC Movies
- Border TV
- CCTV 4
- CGTN Documentary and 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, Gospel, Kungfu, Sports Focus, Swahili, Zone
- TVC News
- WAP TV
StarTimes Smart - ₦5,100 Monthly
This mid-range DTH package offers over 35 channels, including all Nova channels plus:
- 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 24x7
- NGW
- Nickelodeon
- Nigezie TV
- Nina TV E
- Sky News
- ST Adepa, Africa, Kids, Naija, Novela E, Rise, SA Music, Sino Drama, Sports Arena, Sports Life, Yoruba
- Star Life
- Star Plus
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- Zee Cinema
StarTimes Super - ₦9,800 Monthly
The premium DTH package includes additional premium channels such as:
- 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, Movies Plus, Nollywood Plus, Novela E Plus, Soul, Sports Premium, World Football HD
- Star Gold
Decoder, Antenna, and Dish Pricing
StarTimes offers various hardware packages with bundled subscriptions:
- DTH decoder, dish, accessories with 1-month Super bouquet subscription: ₦13,200
- DTH decoder, dish, accessories with 1-month Smart bouquet subscription: ₦11,200
- DTT decoder, antenna with 1-month Classic bouquet subscription: ₦9,400
- DTT decoder with 1-month Classic bouquet subscription: ₦7,600
Standalone decoder prices are ₦9,900 for DTT and ₦13,500 for DTH.
Subscription Payment Methods and Codes
StarTimes subscriptions can be renewed through multiple convenient methods including Palmpay, OPay, bank USSD codes, POS agents, mobile banking apps, and the StarTimes ON app. The StarTimes ON app allows users to download, register, link their decoder, and complete payments using debit cards, bank accounts, mobile wallets, or recharge cards.
Bank-specific USSD codes for StarTimes payments include:
- 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#
Free Channels and Comparison with GOtv
StarTimes Nigeria provides several free-to-air channels accessible without an active subscription, including NTA News, Channels TV, AIT, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, ST Nollywood Plus, ST Zone, and ST Yoruba. When comparing StarTimes with GOtv, StarTimes generally offers more affordable pricing and a greater number of channels, making it ideal for value-conscious viewers. However, GOtv may be preferable for specific local content and premium sports, depending on individual preferences and budget.
New Offers and Future Developments
Ibeabuchi announced StarTimes' strategic initiatives, including a five-year partnership worth ₦5.9 billion with the Nigeria Premier League to broadcast live matches and promote local sports development. Additionally, the company introduced StarTimes Inside Sundial TV, an affordable television with built-in StarTimes functionality, available through installment plans facilitated by partnerships with LAPO Microfinance Bank and other microfinance institutions. The Sundial TV features low power consumption, full HD quality, excellent sound, a one-month free StarTimes subscription, and a 12-month warranty.
StarTimes continues to expand its offerings, providing Nigerian viewers with flexible, budget-friendly entertainment options across various subscription packages, transmission technologies, and channel selections.
