How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels

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Posted by Felix Okoli on Thursday August 4, 2011 at 9:6:15:

With the beginning of paid channels on dstv mobile, you now have to pre-pay for the service before you can start watching the mobile tv service on your device

On a capable device such as the Nokia 5330, the mobile dstv service has been made available by DSTV in partnership with telecoms companies like MTN, Glo and others.
For about a year, this service had been free for a while with about 14 channels being viewed by numerous subscribers. I guess it was the service provider's way of allowing users to get used to it.
In order to start watching mobile tv on your phone, you need to have it configured for the service.

Things you will need to start watching dstv mobile:
- A capable device
- Sufficient airtime on your sim
- A mobile internet connection

If you've got all those, you can now follow these steps to setup your phone for mobile tv

- Make sure your antennae is plugged in so as to be ready to view mobile tv
- Ensure that you phone has already been configured for mobile browsing. It needs to be able to connect to the web. You can also subscribe to the N100 daily plan just for the sake of setting up your DSTV mobile
- Make sure you have sufficient credit on your phone. The mini package costs N170 while the maxi costs N400
- Open the Mobile tv window
- Allow it to retrieve channels. Some channels will be show for free. For Nigeria, NTA and Channel 0 are free
- Navigate to your desired channel. If it says This content needs to be purchase before viewing, then click on purchase
- Click yes to accept the terms by Nokia
- Navigate to the Channel package and select the one you want to purchase and ensure that you have sufficient credit
- Accept the dstv mobile terms
- Verify the channels available on that package
- Click on purchase
- The request will be sent to the server using gprs and when your subscription keys are ready and sent to you, the amount will be deducted from your credit and you can start watching mobile dstv

At times, your channels start showing almost immediately else it may take a few minutes or hours.

If you are still having problems on setting this up, you can visit the customer service closest to you or you can also post your comments below.

Comments:
Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Manuel on Monday August 15, 2011 at 9:32:42:

I dont know how 2 subscribe for my 533
dstv phone .can some help me pls

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Abolaji kareem on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 11:31:40:

I have taken all those steps but it was written "server not responding retry later".pls i've been trying this for several days but it same thing,pls how can you help me?

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Felix Okoli on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 11:31:40:

It simply means that the server for your network is not responding. Best time you can try this is early in the morning or after midnight. By that time, it will be off peak period and it should respond to you faster

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Bimbo on Friday August 19, 2011 at 5:30:10:

I'm presently in ibadan.how do i purchase the subscription for glo dstv mobile

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Henry James on Sunday August 21, 2011 at 12:28:53:

I want 2 know if the can charge me 4 one month.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Chris ngige jnr on Monday August 22, 2011 at 18:1:39:

How do i subscribe to the dstv mobile service

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by waheed on Tuesday August 23, 2011 at 23:40:36:

before they ask us to be subscribe i can be able 2 watch all the channels.but after dey started i can be able 2 subscribe 2 the channel,is only d 2 free channel dat is showin nd if i want 2 subscrib it will say subscription not allow.pls hp out.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Emmanuel on Thursday August 25, 2011 at 17:6:36:

The last time I subscribe for channels to watch ,my airtime was deducted without any channels given to me, plz i need your assistance...

Re:How to subscribe to dstv mobile with my blackberry? Posted by Donald on Monday August 29, 2011 at 11:3:19:

How to subscribe to dstv with my blackberry phone?

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by okeze augustine on Saturday September 10, 2011 at 12:19:29:

sir i have try to subscribe no way ,even glo took my mony 400 wihout connecting me why ,help me to get started ,for it is the reason why i bought the phone.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Joseph on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at 16:56:6:

All those involved in this business are all frudulent netwok services. They are not responsible GSM provider. They are just taking what was provided for free. NCC should investigate their activities.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Akintola Lanre on Monday October 17, 2011 at 9:59:11:

I've change my first sim of using my dstvmobile phone

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by omodiagbe christopher on Monday October 24, 2011 at 5:2:56:

i hv be trying 2 subscribe 4 sm time nw bt ur server is nt responding. Pls help..

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Gerald moyo on Saturday November 12, 2011 at 9:36:46:

How to subscribe my dstv

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Ojo dolapo on Friday November 11, 2011 at 18:12:50:

Pls i want to subscribe. To day i subscribe they deducted 400 but is not show so i called mtn customer line for 3time they later refund my money and told there is problem now. Pls send a clue on how to subscribe on monthly basis. Pls reply on time

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by kenny on Sunday November 20, 2011 at 12:0:24:

i want u all to know that,the subscription on dstv mobile is now working perfectly,i tried it with my nokia 5330 mobile tv on mtn network this morning and its working perfectly fine,so you all should try it again.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Rachel on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 21:30:24:

I want to subscribe to mobi dstv

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by korede on Thursday November 24, 2011 at 19:57:13:

how do i subscribe for my dstv mobile nokia fone using mtn line??

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by fatai adeshina on Wednesday November 30, 2011 at 12:6:42:

am use nokia x5-01 dstv mobile. Pls help me. hw to subscrible d phone.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by ismail on Friday November 25, 2011 at 16:57:52:

can i get supersport 3 and 7 on my nokia 5330 tv edition or what can i do to get dis two channels, please help me out. Thanks

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Temple on Friday December 16, 2011 at 8:9:27:

How do i subscribe my dstv

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels with glo line Posted by ibrahim on Sunday December 18, 2011 at 13:41:3:

How can i watch dstv on my line am using glo line any time i try it'it show me type ACTIVATE to 127 plesease i nee ur help

Re: NO CHANNEL FOUND. Posted by Kunle on Sunday December 25, 2011 at 11:0:23:

After scaning my dstv it will tel me no channel found,pls i need ur help 4 solution now.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by ezekiel on Tuesday December 27, 2011 at 8:46:48:

are dey supscribing monthly

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Felix Okoli on Tuesday December 27, 2011 at 8:46:48:

For now, it's only for weekly

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Emma on Friday December 23, 2011 at 18:24:1:

My dstv has nt bein showin even when i sucribe plz

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by richard ijomah on Sunday January 15, 2012 at 15:31:4:

I hv been tryin 2 subscribe 4 maxi in my dstv mobile 5330 but it alwayz says server not responding

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by agu gabriel on Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 7:56:10:

I was watching and subscribing since last year 2011 but now my 5330 can not show any channel again upon 800 naira mtn airtime,can someone help me

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by senu john on Thursday January 19, 2012 at 22:22:50:

pls introduce monthly subscription

Re:i have tried 2 subscribe & my nok5330 is finding it difficult 2 retrive my sub keys .wat do i do bcos #400 has been deducted frm my acc Posted by Ese on Monday January 23, 2012 at 17:22:40:

My nok5330 is finding it difficult 2 retrive its sub keys & #400 has been deducted frm my acc

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Eedrix on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 12:50:16:

Pls, cn som1 tell me hm 2 subscric on my nokia 5330

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Kola Adams on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 10:21:36:

I have tried several times to subscribe all to no avail. Presently i have problem with even opening the TV mode. Each time I tried to open it, it just blinks and goes black

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Yemi George on Thursday February 23, 2012 at 14:42:2:

Am using a dstv mobile nokia phone,bt i knt even get d 2 free stations,meanwhile,all d requirements r met by my phone.Via dis,i dnt even knw were 2 strt 4rm nt let subscribing.HOW DU I GO ABT DIS?

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by banjo babajide on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 15:41:6:

Am using nokia 5330 tv edition and i purchase for the mini package which is 170 yesterday and have not being able to view it, pls help

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by THAITUMU K NAFTALY on Monday April 30, 2012 at 20:26:55:

How to send activition code 2ce2708438 to nairaland so that they can activate my dstv channels. Please anyone with any information can help.Thank you.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Prosper on Friday May 4, 2012 at 19:16:40:

I have scanning problem in my 5330 dstv. It keep saying channels not found help please

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Kyrianfrances umeh on Saturday May 5, 2012 at 24:27:17:

I am using a nokia 5330 but am having a problem wit scanning for channels. Each time It says no channel found. Pls wat do i do.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by davido on Monday June 11, 2012 at 18:13:55:

i au scanning problem, each time i scan it says no channel found. Pls help me out

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Asmaniga on Thursday June 14, 2012 at 12:59:2:

Can i sm1 plz help with key sub

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by dorah on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 16:17:39:

i want to subscribe and watch

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by abubakar yelwa on Thursday July 26, 2012 at 21:24:10:

Re: How to subscribe
to DSTV Mobile to
watch paid channels

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by ajah Ifeanyi c on Friday January 11, 2013 at 23:5:8:

Can somebody give me d right steps 2subscrip 4mobile TV

Comments:
Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Ameh Ogwu on Thursday July 3, 2014 at 9:9:35:

Is Nokia 5330 still working with Dstv?

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Felix Okoli on Thursday July 3, 2014 at 9:9:35:

I'm not sure because I'm not using the phone again now.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Ogungbe olusegun on Friday February 20, 2015 at 23:19:26:

My nokia 5330 phone does'nt enter menu on dstv icon,i scan channels on it channels was'nt found pls help me out since last month of january 2015.

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Sikiru on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at 15:23:2:

How can i subscribe to my 5330-d

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Michael on Thursday August 20, 2015 at 21:32:1:

Pls I really need hlp, d fone has been showing before now, bt now it shows scanning for channels,.later it will show no channels found try again, and d fone is browsin thanks

Re: How to subscribe to DSTV Mobile to watch paid channels Posted by Okafor emmaunel on Monday November 16, 2015 at 7:10:31:

Plz sir my 5330 is not connect to dstv if i scan it wil tel me no channal to display plz help