Can I share My DStv Subscription With My Neighbor

So you have landed on this page because you are trying to find out if you can share a DStv subscription with your neighbor. The simple answer is this question is yes you can share DStv subscription with a neighbor, however there are some conditions that have to be met and this article will guide you in making sure that you understand the conditions that need to be met in order for you to be able to achieve this.

Smart LNB

So the first condition that you need to meet is to have a smart LNB. The reason for this is because to share your DStv subscription and to be able to watch different channels at the same time, you need to activate DStv XtraView and to pay an Access Fee of R100 (As of 2021) per month per extra decoder in addition to the monthly subscription costs.

Compatible Decoder

    In addition to the smart LNB, you also need to make sure that both of you have XtraView compatible decoders. How then do you know if the 2 or 3  of you have XtraView compatible decoders, fret not as we will give you the answer to that question for you.

    Below is a list of compatible decoders and combinations

    • 11 series + 11 series:DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 11 series + Single View DStv HD Decoder: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 11 series + 4 tuner HD PVR: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 11 series + HD PVR 2P/2U: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 11 series + DStv Explora: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • Single View DStv HD Decoder + DStv HD Decoder: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • Single View DStv HD Decoder + 4 tuner HD PVR: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • Single View DStv HD Decoder + HD PVR 2P/2U: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • Single View DStv HD Decoder + DStv Explora: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 4 tuner HD PVR + SD PVR*: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 4 tuner HD PVR + 4 tuner HD PVR: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 4 tuner HD PVR + HD PVR 2P/2U: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • 4 tuner HD PVR + DStv Explora: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • HD PVR 2P/2U + SD PVR*: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • HD PVR 2P/2U + HD PVR 2P/2U: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • HD PVR 2P/2U + DStv Explora: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • DStv Explora + DStv Explora: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • DStv Explora + SD PVR*: DStv Subscription + Access Fee
    • DStv Explora + DStv Explora + DStv Explora**: DStv Subscription + Access Fee + Access Fee
    • DStv Explora + DStv Explora + Single View DStv HD Decoder**: DStv Subscription + Access Fee + Access Fee
    • DStv Explora + DStv HD Decoder + Single View DStv HD Decoder**: DStv Subscription + Access Fee + Access Fee

    If you have all of the above, you need to call a DStv Installer to come and do the cabling and connection for you, once that is done you will be able to start sharing a DStv subscription with your neighbor.

    If you are in Cape Town and need a trusted DStv Installer to come and set this up for you, give us a call on 082 233 1115 and we will send one of our technicians to come to your aid. You can also contact us via whatsapp by simply clicking the WhatsApp Icon on the bottom right corner of the screen.