Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by mipeesoft(m): 2:13pm On Apr 29 |
Exactly my thought HeatSeeker: They are repeating the same mistake of HiTV and TSTV. Just from this review, it is clear Multichoice will outlast them. They should better learn. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by GEJDHERO: 2:19pm On Apr 29 |
donphilis: I have been using SLTV since Jan.3rd 2024.Let me share my little experience(Pros & Cons) 1)They have a license with Multichoice SA,begs the question why their MTV Base shows majorly SA Songs.Nigerian Songs are rarely Played.Dame with their Kiddies Channels e.g Disney Jr.,Nick Jr.,they don't follow our Nigerian Program Schedule.They are ahead.
2)They have FG backing,so my guess is they will be in the market for long. 3) Not all Channels are in HD.But i love their CNN, it's in 4K, same with other Channels.Most Channels have low resolutions though. 4)I do my Subscription myself,but know this-it is not automated.It takes about 6hrs after before it starts Showing.I also noticed Subscription issues works better when you pay with your card(they use Paystack as their Collector).If you use other Channels,i am sorry you might end up loosing your money. 5)They have Zero Online Customer Care Rep.So after installation, it's either you stick to your installer,who might start feeling like a demi-God or you find your way around it like myself. 6)For Football Lovers,you will be saving a lot of money.Most SS Channel's are on their 5K Package. 7)Overall it isn't a Bad Choice.It is relatively Cheap. Lastly,Like your DSTV transmission can get interrupted by Bad weather.
Additionally They have their own Drama Channels for English,Yoruba,Hausa & Igbo. Continue consoling ursef' |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by donphilis(m): 2:28pm On Apr 29 |
GEJDHERO: Continue consoling ursef'
i don't know what you mean by Console.I have loads of alternatives i use,this is just one of them & i am just trying to let those that may have heard of it & maybe are skeptical about using it,to know that it's not such a Bad option.So i think you should be the one to Continue Consoling yourself.No one is shoving it down your throat.Stick to whatever works for you mate. 7 Likes |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by CrossRhodes: 2:28pm On Apr 29 |
Tonididdyx:
What's this one saying? With a sat finder in hand and an expert who knows his signal directions. 5mins your done! Who's this one... So you can go to the roof or the platform, mouth the dish and return to the house and finish decoder setup in less than 10mins? |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Donyenye: 2:35pm On Apr 29 |
I no go fit read everything abeg, I no dey exam hall |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by erniok(m): 2:46pm On Apr 29 |
Orlandihno: Nice review. Can't wait to have mine, hope it won't go down like TSTV. It was so disappointed. I've finally parked mine one side{tstv}. At times i prefare using my phone to stream live matches which will cost me a little data for as low as airtel #300 or Mtn #200 - 1.5gb. Mtn #200 gives 1.5gb? How abeg? |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Cutezt(m): 2:52pm On Apr 29 |
Tonididdyx:
What's this one saying? With a sat finder in hand and an expert who knows his signal directions. 5mins your done! Exactly! my technician had this device that beeps when he turns the pan, in 10 mins, he was done. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by elinaxy(m): 3:06pm On Apr 29 |
Orlandihno: Nice review. Can't wait to have mine, hope it won't go down like TSTV. It was so disappointed. I've finally parked mine one side{tstv}. At times i prefare using my phone to stream live matches which will cost me a little data for as low as airtel #300 or Mtn #200 - 1.5gb. pls share me your streaming link |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Realdeals(m): 3:11pm On Apr 29 |
SLTV is obviously operating illegally, the most viable alternative is Startimes. 2 Likes |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by bemeruca: 3:12pm On Apr 29 |
Back on the days when cable TV entered Nigeria, CTL was more popular as it was multiview which means each person can view multiple channels from anywhere in the house, while multi-choice you have to fight to be the king of the remote. Anything one person watch, the rest of the house must watch.
CTL had the market, they were offering free channels they can get from their satellite dishes. Multi-choice was doing the same but they have growth in their business plan, CTL does not. That na Nigerian man mentality.
Take Ntel for example, they started well, but they felt they can maintain their customers without upgrading and improving. They died a fast death as they became the worse ISP ever by biting more than they can chew.
It's almost too late to compete with Dstv without have billions of dollars to pour into this satellite TV market and disrupting it.
All this TSTv, SLTV are all scam.
They can be a good alternative, although they will get into legal battles sooner or later. Foreign companies may not care if they broadcast their free channels without permission and charge for it... But dstv will not remain silent if they do it to them or show premiership here when they did not buy right to do it. 1 Like |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by bluefilm: 3:24pm On Apr 29 |
HeatSeeker: They are repeating the same mistake of HiTV and TSTV. Just from this review, it is clear Multichoice will outlast them. They should better learn. From this review alone, one might be tempted to conclude that sltv is nothing but another Balabluu |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by ojojonkembu: 3:42pm On Apr 29 |
Pls can I all this channels for 2,500 naira subscription? |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by OgwashiBoy1(m): 4:27pm On Apr 29 |
Donyenye: I no go fit read everything abeg, I no dey exam hall |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by OgwashiBoy1(m): 4:27pm On Apr 29 |
Donyenye: I no go fit read everything abeg, I no dey exam hall but if na romance & sexual related you read am finish add jara. 1 Like |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by musco4me: 4:35pm On Apr 29 |
[quote author=Cutezt post=129681212]Space booked for any additional info. U can actually subscribe through their website with Ur debit card. That's how I do my subscription. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Ayatullah(m): 4:39pm On Apr 29 |
We are being slapped anyhow by MULTICHOICE because we have a House of Assembly and the concerned Ministry that has compromised with MULTICHOICE's DSTV.
Now we have a youthful Minister who is supposed to defend us, unfortunately he has turned out to be a Lazy, ineffective Youth. What a shame on Bọsun Tijani. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by boolee(m): 4:54pm On Apr 29 |
SLTV's parent company is MetroDigital. I think MetroDigital has been in existence since the time of HiTV. just that it was limited to some areas, I think areas that got coverage were Asaba, Onitsha, and Port Harcourt.
To be precise, I started using MetroDigital in 2009. Subscription used to be 2500/3000 naira then. Used them till 2018/2019. I think that was when they had an issue with Multichoice Company and they went Down. Good to see them back.
This story is just to buttress that they have been in business for long. For those who are doubting their longevity.
I know, they are currently in court with Multichoice company but they seem to be having the upper hand.
And of course, I was seeing all European football competitions with them including the English Carling Cup which Dstv was unable to show then, before they bought the TV rights in 2018/2019.
To SLTV, I say welcome back. 1 Like |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Tonytonex(m): 4:58pm On Apr 29 |
OmihaniFARH: Dstv will later buy the company. Its just a matter of time. That was how chivita started competition with Coca-Cola (makers of 5 alive)
Last last Coca-Cola bought the company and the rest is history. never knew of this. When did it happen? |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Tonytonex(m): 5:10pm On Apr 29 |
OmihaniFARH: Dstv will later buy the company. Its just a matter of time. That was how chivita started competition with Coca-Cola (makers of 5 alive)
Last last Coca-Cola bought the company and the rest is history. why did they sold it? No foresight |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Stephaniegold(f): 5:12pm On Apr 29 |
meobizy: Moderators don collect money to open ground for SLTV marketers. Mscheew. We’ve seen this time without number.
DStv or nothing. Other alternatives are lacking and inferior. Oga it is clear to us dat you are working with multichoice.....we have the power to use the social media to let them run away from our market |
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Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by CrossRhodes: 5:29pm On Apr 29 |
Cutezt:
Lol, I do not have any affiliation with SLTV, or DSTV aside being a subscriber, I have no business with that, even the installer told me he was surprised he was able to properly track a good signal in such a short time. I had a dstv pan up already, he used it, and the most surprising part was that there was a car parked right under him, and the owner was out, so we couldn't move it to place a ladder as I stay in a duplex. The installer had to take risk and held the stair case to do his work and he did it in record time. If your installer lacks the capacity, it doesn't mean everyone does. Your installer holding staircase to work truly shows his regard(sic) for safety, anyways that's how you lots place no value for your life in Nigeria. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Tonytonex(m): 5:33pm On Apr 29 |
OmihaniFARH:
Since 2019 they lacked patience and resilience. Probably, it was the COVID that forced them to sell. They shouldn't have sold it. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Gobdddd(m): 5:58pm On Apr 29 |
SLTV was initially CTL. When DStv won their first case about 4-5years ago, they had to register another business in the name of Metro Technologies, then lunched a satellite dish enabled TV program.
They don't hook up to DStv directly, but usually surf the program using the internet.
That is why it will be difficult to defeat them at the court. And the case is almost going stale in the court. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Johncarlo07: 6:21pm On Apr 29 |
Cutezt: A few months ago, a friend told me about an exciting alternative to the ever-increasing DSTV prices - SLTV. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try.
One evening, I rushed home all hyped to catch the UCL action, only to find my subscription expired. Ready to cough up some cash, I recalled the SLTV chat with my friend and thought, "Why not?" So, I decided to explore SLTV
After some digging, I found a bunch of SLTV sites, many of which I realized were incomplete, without much information about the company. but I settled on one that had dealer info and locations at https://metrodigital.tv/find-a-dealer/.
I reached out to a nearby dealer, who initially quoted me 27,500 Naira. Cool, right? Determined to make the switch, I decided to wait until the following week to subscribe as it was the weekend. So next week rolls around, and bam! Dollar rates soar, and suddenly it's N37,500! (This was just a flimsy excuse by the dealer to extort me tho, the price still remains the same according to the company, but I let it slide when I calculated installation fees and all) Still, compared to DSTV's wallet-draining ways, it seemed reasonable. So, I bit the bullet and called the guy over.
The next day, the dealer arrived promptly and had the SLTV decoder and dish set up in less than 10 minutes. I was thrilled to discover that I could now access all the Supersport channels and more. Eager to learn about the subscription options, I found that the Diamond package was priced at 2,500 Naira, while the Gold package was 5,000 Naira per month. I also learned that SLTV offered a variety of free-to-air channels, but I didn't bother to have the installer set those up for me.
My SLTV Experience
After using SLTV for nearly two months, here is my review.
1. Broadcast Rights:
While I was able to access all Supersport channels without restrictions, I've noticed that SLTV streams a majority of their channels from DSTV and YouTube.
Occasionally, you encounter the DSTV interface and error code on your screen, and also the YouTube auto caption (mostly on CNN) which writes rubbish. This can be discouraging and unprofessional.
I thought about how TSTV vanished into thin air, but I made peace with myself when I decided to view the SLTV installation fee as paying for a DSTV subscription, just in case SLTV later shuts down. After all, I still watch my matches at the end of the day.
The streaming experience can be inconsistent, with lags ranging from a few seconds to up to 2 minutes behind the live action. Intermittent signal cuts during matches, though not frequent, can disrupt the viewing experience.
Digging a bit deeper, I discovered SLTV has been engaged in a legal battle with DSTV for some time now on sharing its broadcast rights. DSTV initially won the case, but SLTV appealed the judgment in a higher court and won the appeal, However, DSTV has also challenged the judgment, so the case is still ongoing. ( https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/542466-court-orders-multichoice-to-sublicense-channels.html?tztc=1 )
The handling of SLTV's social media presence and branding suggests a need for improvement in terms of professionalism, including the employment of a dedicated social media manager and a graphic design team. An instance where SLTV openly called out MultiChoice and included names in a post, I perceived as unprofessional.
As far as customer support is concerned, it is nonexistent! A call to the number listed for support on their website and you will be greeted with 'switched off', I wonder how customer care will be switched off. Their social media support is no different. When you encounter a challenge, your best bet is to get an agent/dealer. That is why it is good to keep subscribing with a particular dealer so as to build a relationship in case you need any help someday.
I was however comforted when I learned of the presence of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at SLTV's launch. It was an encouraging sign that the platform had the backing of the federal government. This government support has provided a sense of reassurance that SLTV won't leave its viewers "hanging" (at least for the time being).
2. Picture Quality
When tuning in to SLTV for your favorite matches, it's important to consider the picture quality. If you own a large screen TV, especially 50 inches or larger, you might notice that the claimed full HD stations are not actually full HD, possibly around 480p or 720p resolution at best. However, it's worth mentioning that SLTV does offer approximately 2 Supersport channels in full HD. There is room for improvement in enhancing the overall picture quality across their channels.
3. Subscription System.
The affordability of their subscription service is overshadowed by the lack of a functional public subscription system. Despite promoting both an Android app and a website for subscriptions, using these platforms often results in your money vanishing into thin air.
Personal experience attempting to subscribe through the app revealed a disconcerting outcome - while the payment was processed successfully, the subscription failed to activate. Even after contacting an agent who checked my profile for me, no record of the subscription or money could be found. A frustrating situation where payment was made for a subscription that was never received, necessitating an additional payment from me for another subscription.
For a company serious about its operations in 2024, the absence of a reliable subscription system is a significant drawback. Relying on agents for subscription management is an outdated practice that does not align with modern consumer expectations. It is misleading to advertise apps and websites for subscriptions that are not fully operational. Even after subscribing sometime, you will need to call and disturb an agent to refresh your profile for it to start displaying. Further investigation revealed that this subscription issue is widespread among users, not just me, indicating a systemic problem that requires urgent attention.
4. Available Content
While the platform offers a respectable selection of channels, the content is not tailored specifically for the Nigerian audience. For instance, the music stations predominantly feature tunes from across Africa, rather than catering to local Nigerian Audiences as the company claims to focus on providing affordable local content.
Switching to channels like Trace or MTV, you often times encounter unfamiliar songs from East Africa or outdated hip-hop tracks. The movie selection, although more recent than the outdated offerings on DSTV, still falls short of providing the latest releases. Similarly, the National Geographic and wildlife-focused channels, while present, do not offer the same level of entertainment value and content as the Nat Geo on DSTV. Even tho they are both Nat Geo/Nat Geo Wild, they show different content.
On a positive note, the platform does provide a selection of cartoon channels, such as Nickelodeon, to cater to the entertainment needs of children, as well as Nigerian Movies from Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Epic, and Urban movie channels.
In summary, SLTV may be a suitable option for football lovers with screen sizes of 40 inches or less, who are not overly concerned with picture quality. However, for those seeking a more tailored content experience and crisp visual quality, DSTV may remain the preferred choice.
I hope to provide a more detailed video review of SLTV before the end of the week. Please feel free to drop comments if you have any further questions. I actually watched d live launch of deir office by d minister of information in Abuja. Soo Dat means dey av d tacit backing of d federal government. D company will definitely survive. D company is new, as tym goes on, dey will improve. My issue wit dem is d customer service. Av been trying to connect soo I can get d decoder, up till now, it's not going. Dey need to criously work on Dat. 1 Like |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by kazma1010(m): 6:21pm On Apr 29 |
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Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by blaise26abj(m): 6:40pm On Apr 29 |
I think best way to go if you are single is free to air and stream football online. If you have kids ,subscribe for the bouquets showing cartoons cheaply , watch your free to air and enjoy your football streaming |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Exceed15: 7:08pm On Apr 29 |
I m impressed with your analysis based on experience. It's an eye opener. God bless you. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Krankhead: 7:39pm On Apr 29 |
If yoyr inter et is good, I would supply you all TV stations for the whole world |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by fabolouz1(m): 7:53pm On Apr 29 |
Multichoice probably saw this and knew they had no competitor and thus decided to review their prices upwards. |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Maj196(m): 8:32pm On Apr 29 |
Every house you go wey get dish there 90% chance na DStv or Gotv... Multichoice you do this one |
Re: My Review Of SLTV After 2 Months Of Usage by Cutezt(m): 8:40pm On Apr 29 |
CrossRhodes:
Your installer holding staircase to work truly shows his regard(sic) for safety, anyways that's how you lots place no value for your life in Nigeria. Don't diviate from the argument, that is not the bone of contention. A satellite can be tracked in 10 mins, get a competent installer, or if you are installer yourself, go and improve your skill. |