What is Startime?
StarTimes is a Chinese electronics and media company in Sub-Saharan Africa. StarTimes offers digital terrestrial television and satellite television services to consumers and provides technologies to countries and broadcasters that are switching from analog to digital television.
Startimes Packages In South Africa
Special Package: R109 per month
At R109 per month, the Special Package is the most affordable StarSat subscription. The package has 50+ channels spread across varied programming. Here is a look at the StarSat special package channels.
Super Package: R209 per month
The Super Package sits between the entry-level Special Package and the top-of-the-line Max Package. It is suitable for customers looking to pay a little less for a premium package while getting significantly more than the entry package offers.
Max Package: R299 per month
If you want access to everything StarSat has to offer, then the Max Package is ideal for you. You will pay a monthly subscription fee of R299 and have access to 140+ channels.
Shembe Package: R129 per month
This package costs R129 per month and has 60+ channels. It is particularly appealing to people who love Shembe UnYazi, a channel owned and operated by the Nazareth Baptist Church.
Indian Package: R109 per month
This package is designed for Indian viewers and anyone interested in Indian television content. It comes with six dedicated channels that offer the best of Bollywood productions, Indian glamour, news, and programming.
Which satellite does StarSat use in South Africa?
SES-5 satellite
StarSat services are broadcast via satellite, using the SES-5 satellite at the 5° east orbital position, and 3 of the six 36 MHz transponders in the “Sub Saharan Africa Ku-band” beam providing coverage of the whole sub-Saharan Africa region.