StarTimes subscription packages, prices and channels 2026
StarTimes is a subscription-based TV service that has revolutionised the Pay Television industry in Nigeria. The subscriptions vary by package. Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi, the senior marketing communications and public relations (PR) manager at StarTimes Nigeria, provides insights into the latest StarTimes subscription packages and new offers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Difference between StarTimes decoders
- StarTimes subscription packages and prices in Nigeria
- How much do StarTimes decoders, antennae, and dishes cost?
- How much is StarTimes monthly subscription in Nigeria?
- How much is StarTimes per week?
- What is the lowest subscription for StarTimes?
- What are the free channels on StarTimes?
- Is StarTimes better than GOtv?
- How to pay StarTimes subscription on phone?
- What is the StarTimes subscription code?
- StarTimes new offers for subscribers and customers
Key takeaways
- StarTimes Nigeria serves its customers through antenna signal transmission (DTT) and satellite transmission (DTH).
- StarTimes packages and prices vary, with the cheapest being Nova Bouquet at ₦2,100 per month.
- Most StarTimes packages and channels are subscription-based on a monthly plan.
Difference between StarTimes decoders
During a discussion with Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi, the senior marketing communications and public relations (PR) manager at StarTimes Nigeria, I learned about the distinctions among StarTimes decoders.
According to him, the antenna transmission works like a digital terrestrial television (DTT), while the dish (satellite) transmission operates as a direct-to-home (DTT) system.
StarTimes offers antenna and dish Pay-TV packages to meet different households' entertainment needs and financial abilities. The pricier a package is, the more channels you can view. You can change packages whenever you please.
Our DTH decoder transmits more channels, and many channels are in HD. StarTimes DTT has about 100 TV channels, while the DTH has over 130 channels (100+ TV channels and 20+ audio channels). The DTT decoder is N9900, while the DTH decoder is N13,500 for a new one.
StarTimes subscription packages and prices in Nigeria
Are you looking for the current StarTimes subscription prices in 2026and their channels? The company offers customers multiple bouquets under antenna signal transmission and dish decoder.
Antenna Signal Transmission
Here is a detailed look at 2026 prices and the channels included in each available bouquet.
Bouquet | Price |
Nova | N2,100 |
Basic | N4,000 |
Classic | N6,000 |
Nova Bouquet - ₦2,100 per month
The Nova Bouquet costs 2,100 Naira per month and is the cheapest option among StarTimes packages and channels, making it ideal for viewers looking for affordable entertainment. Here are the StarTimes channels available for Nova bouquet subscribers.
- AMC
- AWA TV
- CGTN
- CNC World
- Dove TV
- Emmanuel TV
- E-Stars
- Farin Wata
- Galaxy TV
- Iqraa
- Jimjam
- Liberty
- Nigbati TV
- NTA Hausa
- NTA Igbo
- NTA Knowledge
- NTA News 24
- NTA Yoruba
- Orisun
- Plus TV Africa
- Rave TV
- ST Dadin Kowa
- ST Guide
- ST Kungfu
- ST Real Time
- ST Sports Focus
- TVBC
- TVC NG
- WAP TV
- Wazobia TV
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Basic Bouquet - ₦4,000 per month
At 4,000 Naira a month, the StarTimes Basic bouquet sits right between the Nova and Classic bouquets. Here are the channels available to Basic bouquet subscribers.
- All Nova bouquet channels
- Africa News
- Al Jazeera
- AMC Movies
- AMC 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
- ST Kids
- ST Naija
- ST Novela E
- ST Rise
- ST SA Music
- ST Sino Drama
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Life
- ST Yoruba
- ST Zone
- Star Life
- TA Parliamentary
- TBN
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- TVC News
- Zee Cinema
Classic Bouquet - ₦6,000 per month
The classic bouquet is the priciest of all StarTimes antenna packages. This bouquet costs 6,000 Naira to subscribe to. Subscribers get 28 extra channels in addition to those available on the Basic and Nova bouquets.
Here is a look at the Classic StarTimes packages and channels list in Nigeria.
- All channels on Nova and Basic
- 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
- National Geographic Wild
- Smithsonian Channel
- ST Adepa
- ST Bollywood
- ST Movies Plus
- ST Nollywood Plus
- ST Novela E Plus
- ST Soul
- ST Sports Premium
- ST World Football HD
- Star Gold
- Star Plus
Dish (DTH) bouquets
StarTimes offers customers four bouquets to choose from using satellite (dish) signal transmission. They are as follows:
Bouquet | Price |
Nova | N2,100 |
Smart | N5,100 |
Super | N9,800 |
StarTimes Super - ₦9,800 per month
The StarTimes Super bouquet is the second-most-expensive package under satellite transmission. Here is a look at the channels accessible to subscribers on this bouquet.
- 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
- ST Movies Plus
- ST Nollywood Plus
- ST Novela E Plus
- ST Soul
- ST Sports Premium
- ST World Football HD
- Star Gold
StarTimes Smart - ₦5,100 per month
The Smart bouquet has over 35 channels and costs ₦5,100 per month. Here is a list of channels available with the StarTimes Smart package.
- All channels on StarTimes Nova.
- 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
- ST Africa
- ST Kids
- ST Naija
- ST Novela E
- ST Rise
- ST SA Music
- ST Sino Drama
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Life
- ST Yoruba
- Star Life
- Star Plus
- TNT Africa
- Toonami
- Trace Mziki
- Zee Cinema
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StarTimes Nova - ₦2,100 per month
At ₦2,100 per month, the Nova bouquet is the cheapest among StarTimes' dish options. Here are the channels available with this bouquet.
- AIT
- AMC Movies
- Border TV
- CCTV 4
- CGTN Documentary
- 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
- ST Gospel
- ST Kungfu
- ST Sports Focus
- ST Swahili
- ST Zone
- TVC News
- WAP TV
Ibeabuchi also mentioned that the StarTimes Special bouquet (which comes with the DTH decoder) costs ₦5,600 per month.
How much do StarTimes decoders, antennae, and dishes cost?
Here is the current price of StarTimes decoder in Nigeria together with the dish and other accessories.
DTH decoder, dish, accessories | 1-month Super bouquet subscription | ₦13,200 |
DTH decoder, dish, accessories, | 1-month Smart bouquet subscription | ₦11,200 |
DTT decoder, antenna | 1-month Classic bouquet subscription | ₦9,400 |
DTT decoder | 1-month Classic bouquet subscription | ₦7,600 |
How much is StarTimes monthly subscription in Nigeria?
StarTimes offers various subscription packages in Nigeria, ranging from budget-friendly options to premium packages with a wider range of channels. The cheapest package costs N2,100, while the most expensive is N9,800.
How much is StarTimes per week?
StarTimes does not offer regular weekly subscriptions as part of its service. Most StarTimes packages and channels are available monthly, with users expected to pay every 30 days, depending on their chosen bouquet. Weekly options are limited and less commonly used than standard monthly plans.
What is the lowest subscription for StarTimes?
The lowest subscription for StarTimes in Nigeria is the Nova package, which costs ₦2,100 per month. This package offers around 30 channels and provides basic entertainment options.
What are the free channels on StarTimes?
StarTimes Nigeria offers several free-to-air (FTA) channels that you can watch without an active subscription, as long as your decoder is connected. These include popular news channels such as NTA News, Channels TV, AIT, BBC World News, and Al Jazeera, as well as entertainment options such as ST Nollywood Plus, ST Zone, and ST Yoruba.
Is StarTimes better than GOtv?
It depends on what you want. StarTimes is generally more affordable and offers more channels at a lower price, making it ideal if you want value for money.
However, GOtv activation can be better for specific content like local shows and some premium sports, so the “better” option really comes down to your budget and the type of channels you prefer.
How to pay StarTimes subscription on phone?
You can renew your StarTimes subscription through multiple convenient methods, including Palmpay, OPay, bank USSD codes, POS agents in your area, or your mobile banking app.
Alternatively, you can use the StarTimes ON app to pay for your subscriptions or bouquets by following these steps:
- Download and install the StarTimes ON app: Access the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your mobile device.
- Register or log in: Open the app and sign in using your phone number or email address. Link your decoder by entering your smart card number.
- Access your account details: Tap the "Me" icon at the bottom-right corner of the app to view your account information, including your name, phone number, smart card number, and subscription status.
- Select the payment option: Click on the "Recharge" or "Pay" icon at the top-right corner of the app to view available payment options.
- Choose a payment method: Select your desired bouquet and payment method, such as debit card, bank account, mobile wallet, or recharge card, then follow the prompts to complete your payment.
What is the StarTimes subscription code?
Different banks offer specific USSD codes for subscribing to StarTimes. To use this option, select "Pay Bills" or "Cable TV Bills," choose StarTimes, enter your smart card number, and follow the prompts to complete your payment. You can use the following bank codes:
Bank | Code |
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# |
StarTimes new offers for subscribers and customers
Ibeabuchi announced that StarTimes plans to promote and engineer the growth of local sports in the country, hence its 5-year partnership deal with the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL). He said:
So, the deal (worth ₦5.9 billion) will help improve the domestic league as live matches will return to the screens. When there’s huge excitement to go see the games in the stadium, interest in following the league on TV will grow in the same proportion. So, it’s more of a developmental project for StarTimes with great potential for profitable future rewards.
He concluded that introducing StarTimes Inside Sundial TV offers customers an affordable means to own StarTimes products. Ibeabuchi said:
For instance, customers can buy Sundial TV and pay in installments. StarTimes has partnered with LAPO Microfinance Bank and several other microfinance banks to facilitate easy customer purchases. The TV comes with StarTimes inbuilt, so there’s no need to buy a decoder.
It also comes with a one-month free StarTimes subscription. It has low power consumption, crystal clear full HD quality, excellent sound quality, and a 12-month warranty.
Customers can choose from numerous StarTimes subscription packages. These vary in signal reception technology, prices, and channel lists. With the different pricing options, one can easily find a package that fits their budget and has sufficient content in the available channels.
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