Openview recorded nearly double the number of decoder activations than DStv subscriber net-additions between 2019 and 2023, an analysis by MyBroadband shows.

We compared the price of paying for Openview’s once-off installation fee to that of paying for DStv’s or StarSat’s installation and the monthly subscription fees.

The latest development means that all South Africans who already have existing satellite dishes which receive DStv, Vivid, Freevision or Top TV, will need only to buy and install a decoder to get ...

Existing DStv subscribers can install a "splitter" that will allow them to connect the OpenView HD decoder alongside their pay-TV set-top box.

People are so in love with their product they are willing to go to another country, buy a decoder, go through hoops to have it activated, take it to another country and install it.

Retailing at around R1 600 (including dish, decoder and installation), OpenView HD is available at major South African retailers nationwide, including OK Furnishers, Jet Mart, Pick 'n Pay, Hirsch ...

There is once-off fee of R399 for the decoder only, and R1599 for the decoder and dish, with installation. Thereafter, there are no monthly subscription fees.

Just like DStv SOuth Africa Open View HD decoders have emerged as another popular but illegal TV alternative for Zimbabweans.

OpenView HD decoders retails for R399 which excludes the dish and installation. It uses the same dish alignment as MultiChoice's DStv which means that OpenView HD viewers don't need to buy a second ...

New Openview decoder Last week, eMedia announced the launch of the new Openview OV512 decoder. The OV512 boasts a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, providing access to a broader range of premium content.

To tune in to East Coast Radio on Openview, simply switch to the audio bouquet on your Openview decoder and browse to channel 606.

The latest development means that all South Africans who have existing satellite dishes which receive DStv, Vivid, Freevision or Top TV, will need only to buy and install a decoder to get OpenView HD.