Since DStv started in South Africa in 1986 as the first subscription television service not located in the United States, the company has grown to become one of the biggest in the country. With a combination of channels that show local TV shows, as well as offer international entertainment, the network provider has outlasted many naysayers with their dynamic business model. In a bid to satisfy all customers irrespective of their budget, DStv has divided its channels into six different packages – Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, Access, and EasyView. Each of these packages comes at different prices to suit the needs and budget of users.
Although the more expensive packages come with more channels and benefits, the less expensive ones with fewer channels also contain carefully selected channels to still ensure that viewers have endless entertainment. In order to make DStv affordable for just anyone, the EasyView package was added. It is one of the cheapest packages available on DStv and to most young people, even some students can afford to pay for this package on a monthly basis. Aside from the TV channels that subscribers of this plan enjoy, they will also have access to all DStv audio channels.
What You Should Know About DStv EasyView
EasyView was launched on the 14th of February 2008 as the cheapest DStv package with the aim of meeting the budget needs of a wider range of customers according to CEO Eben Greyling. For as low as $30 per year and $2.50 per month, subscribers are able to enjoy access to news, music, movies, and many other types of channels.
The satellite TV service provider prides itself on the fact that they believe that EasyView is the first of its kind on the African continent. Since the inception of this package, DStv has continued to improve on it, by adding more interesting channels, to ensure optimum customer satisfaction. In 2013, seven channels were added to EasyView to increase the channel count to 23, and subscribers now enjoy access to up to 36 channels.
How Many Channels Does DSTV EasyView Have?
DStv EasyView has 36 channels and as the cheapest package on DSTV, it has the smallest number of channels compared to other packages. Subscribers who are on the EasyView bouquet will also enjoy access to over 95 audio stations, including Metro FM. They will also have access to one sports channel, three kids’ channels, and four entertainment channels.
DStv EasyView Channel List
Here is a detailed list of all the channels available to subscribers of DStv EasyView.
Movies And Entertainment
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 137 | TNT Africa |
| 155 | Real Life |
| 195 | e.TV Extra |
Documentaries And Lifestyle
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 180 | People’s Weather |
Free Channels
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 191 | SABC1 |
| 192 | SABC2 |
| 193 | SABC3 |
| 194 | e.TV |
| 251 | Soweto TV |
| 260 | Bay TV |
| 261 | 1 KNZ |
| 262 | Tshwane TV |
| 263 | Cape Town TV |
| 265 | GauTV |
| 292 | Lesotho TV |
Sports
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 200 | BLITZ |
Kids And Teen
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 310 | JimJam |
| 311 | eToonz |
| 319 | Mindset |
Music
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 321 | Mzansi Music |
Religion
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 341 | FAITH |
| 342 | Day Star |
| 343 | TBN Africa |
| 347 | iTV Networks |
| 390 | Emmanuel TV |
News And Commerce
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 404 | SABC News |
| 405 | Newzroom Afrika |
| 406 | Al Jazeera |
| 408 | Parliamentary Service |
| 409 | CGTN News |
| 410 | CNBC Africa |
| 412 | Business Day TV |
Specialist And Foreign
| Channel Number | Channel Name |
| 447 | CCTV 4 |
Audio Channels
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
| Adult Contemporary | 751 |
| Today’s Hits | 752 |
| Hot Traxx | 753 |
| 70’s Hits | 754 |
| 80’s Hits | 755 |
| Familiar Favourites | 756 |
| Soft Hits | 757 |
| Love Songs | 758 |
| Metro Blends | 759 |
| Cityscapes | 760 |
| Groove Lounge | 761 |
| House Party | 762 |
| Power Hits | 763 |
| Dance | 764 |
| Trots Afrikaans | 765 |
| Campus Rock | 766 |
| Alternate Rock | 767 |
| Hard Rock | 768 |
| Classic Rock | 769 |
| Golden Oldies | 770 |
| 90’s Hits | 771 |
| Classic R & B | 772 |
| Urban Adult Contemporary | 773 |
| Urban Beat | 774 |
| Reggae | 775 |
| Modern Country | 776 |
| Traditional Country | 777 |
| Gospel | 778 |
| African Rhythm | 779 |
| Italian | 780 |
| Smooth Jazz | 781 |
| Classic Jazz | 782 |
| Blues | 783 |
| Beautiful Instrumentals | 784 |
| Contemporary Instrumental | 785 |
| New Age | 786 |
| Light Classical | 787 |
| Arias And Overtures | 788 |
| Chamber Music | 789 |
| Symphonic | 790 |
| Metro FM | 801 |
| Channel Africa | 802 |
| Good Hope | 803 |
| Ikwekwezi | 804 |
| 5FM | 805 |
| Lesedi FM | 806 |
| Ligwalagwala | 807 |
| Lotus FM | 808 |
| Motsweding FM | 809 |
| Munghana Lonene FM | 810 |
| Phalaphala FM | 811 |
| Radio 2000 | 812 |
| SAFM | 814 |
| Thobela FM | 815 |
| trufm | 816 |
| Ukhozi FM | 817 |
| Umhlobo Wenene FM | 818 |
| X-K FM | 819 |
| Groot FM | 820 |
| LM Radio | 821 |
| Hot 91.9 FM | 822 |
| Mix 93.8 FM | 823 |
| Channel 7 | 825 |
| Radio Islam | 826 |
| BBC World Service English | 850 |
| BBC Afrique en Français | 851 |
| BBC African Languages | 852 |
| Voice Of America | 853 |
| World Radio Network | 854 |
| Trans World Radio | 855 |
| Talk Radio 702 | 856 |
| Classic FM | 857 |
| Jacaranda FM | 858 |
| YFM | 859 |
| Chinese Radio International | 860 |
| Kaya FM | 861 |
| Channel Islam International | 865 |
| Radio France Internationale | 866 |
| Radio Wave | 867 |
| Radio Energy | 868 |
| 1485AM Radio | 869 |
| Radio Veritas | 870 |
| Radio Vlaanderen internationaal | 871 |
| TransAfrica Radio | 872 |
| Link FM | 875 |
| Radio Kosmos | 876 |
| Jozi FM | 878 |
| 94.7 Highveld Stereo | 879 |
| 94.5 Kfm | 880 |
| Radio Pulpit | 882 |
| NNR | 883 |
| Capricorn FM | 884 |
| Cape Talk | 885 |
| Pretoria FM | 887 |
| Radio Pretoria | 887 |
| Ubuntu Radio | 888 |
| Power FM | 889 |
How Much Is a DSTV EasyView Package?
DStv EasyView Package costs R29. This is a monthly subscription fee that has a duration of 30 days. After paying for EasyView, if you are not satisfied with the channels that are available to you, you can decide to upgrade to other DSTV packages.
Failure to renew your subscription before the due date may result in disconnection and you may have to pay a reconnection fee when you are ready to reconnect your account.
Some Frequently Asked Questions About DStv EasyView
Can I Choose The Channels I Want To Have Access to After Paying For EasyView Package?
No, DStv does not allow any subscriber to decide the channels they will have access to irrespective of the package the subscriber pays for. The 36 channels that will be available to you after paying for EasyView have been carefully selected by DStv, and are the same for all EasyView subscribers.
In as much as DSTV wants customers to enjoy optimum satisfaction, allowing them to choose their unique channel combination will be difficult because these channels do not belong to DStv and are paid for, so if customers are allowed to choose their channels, it would be too expensive for them to maintain.
After Paying For EasyView, Can I Pay For Separate Channels That Are Not Available On The Package?
No, DStv does not allow users to pay for extra channels that are not available on the package they are subscribed to. If your favorite channels are not available on the EasyView package, you may have to consider going for a package that suits your preference better.
How Do I Pay For DSTV EasyView?
There are a good number of methods available for you to make payment for EasyView subscription, you can pay for the package using the DStv mobile application, QR code, self-service portal, USSD code for FNB, Nedbank, ABSA, and Standard Bank. Payment methods do not require any technicality and can be done from the comfort of your home.
