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Prices of GoTv Packages, Decoder (Channels) in Nigeria 2023

GOtv Packages & Prices in Nigeria (What are the prices for GOtv subscriptions? Is GOtv promo still on in 2023? What are the channels on GOtv packages? Is GOtv better than DStv? All o f these questions have been addressed below, kindly read through to get all the details.

In the country of Nigeria, cable television is currently seen as one of the main sources through which people can get informed and entertained. Cable television allows its viewers to gain access to everything going on in the world right from the comfort of their homes. That is to say, cable television brings “the world” right to you with just a single click. And today, we are bringing to you the current prices of Gotv packages and decoders.

It is really intriguing to consider the way cable television has evolved in Nigeria. There are now so many wonderful cable television services available in the country today, and one of them is GoTv.

About GoTv Services 

GoTv is a cable television service that is offered to Africans by Multichoice Africa (which happens to be the greatest and most trusted cable television company in Africa), the same company that owns DStv.

GoTv is a terrestrial-digital television service that doesn’t need a satellite dish or any form of ambiguous installation. Like DStv, Gotv is also one of the major direct-broadcast satellite providers in the country. They feature so many lovely television channels, both local and international. They also have those television channels which are especially for news, sports, music, television series, movies, general knowledge, and a whole lot of other aspects of life.

Apart from the fact that GoTv features so many television channels, they also provide their subscribers with very flexible subscription packages.

Difference Between GoTv and DStv

Many people regard GoTv as the cheaper kind of DStv. Even though both of them hold similar quality as regards to sound and picture. GoTv decoders and their basic subscription are way cheaper than those of DStv. This is because the signal strength of DStv and that of GoTv and the number of channels available are not the same. Another difference is that DStv is satellite-based, while GoTv is terrestrial-based.

The platform on which GoTv operates is DVB-T2, which is a form of digital-terrestrial-broadcasting-technology that was introduced not too long ago. GoTv is equally thriving in other African countries such as Ghana, Namibia, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zambia just to mention a few.

Why Use GoTV?

The key merit of GoTv over DStv is the fact that GoTv doesn’t need a satellite dish and this means that there is no installation cost for it. The installation process is very easy and you can even to choose to use it with your normal television antenna so as to strengthen the GoTv signal further.

In this article, we’ll look at the prices of the various GoTv decoders alongside the various bouquets which are available on the platform and their prices.

GoTv Decoder Price in Nigeria

GoTv happens to be among the most renowned cable television in the country. It equally happens to be among the cheapest (in terms of decoder and subscription prices) and most desired cable television in Nigeria.

  • The New current price of GoTv Decoder is, (ranges from NGN 9000 to 9500 naira). They also offer a free one-month max subscription plan.

GoTv Nigeria boasts of very reliable broadcasting signals and they connect you to everything which is happening around the world such as entertainment, sports, wildlife documentaries, and the like of them. They equally offer one of the most flexible and cheap subscription packages. Due to the fact that you do not need a satellite dish for the installation of GoTv before you can gain access to the wonderful channels which they offer, many people have come to love it and make use of it and this has given it an edge over DStv in most places in the country.

How to install a New GOTv

You just bought a new GoTV, the next thing to do, is to install and activate it online, in other to start watching movies via the channels. So below is how to set it up or a guide to install and Activate it.

1. To start installing the new goTV you purchased in the market, the first thing to do is to assemble the GOtv digital antenna.

GOTV Digital Antenna setup
GOTV Digital Antenna

At this point, so many person think that Assembling of GOtv antenna is very difficult, and can only be done by special technicians, but it is not do. You can actually do it yourself by following the manual guide or pictorial instructions added to the GOtv carton.

2. After you must have carried out the goTV skeletal installation setup or construction through the manual guide provided by the company, take it outside and hang it in a good position where the antenna can get good and strong signal. Not where the signal will be obstructed.

NOTE: if you place the antenna pole where there is obstruction, the signal will be very poor. I’m sure you don’t want that, so find a good position for it

3. Place the decoder device in a good location inside your house, preferably, somewhere close to your wall television stand, where no form of liquid will reach.

GOtv decoder connection
GOtv decoder Remote Control device

4. Now go ahead and use the Audio and Video (AV) cable wire to connect the GOtv decoder to TV.

GOTV AV Cable
GOTV AV Cable

5. Next is to connect the GOtv decoder to your Antenna stand with HDMI cable wire or RF IN plug.

GOTV HDMI Cable
GOTV HDMI Cable

6. Plug your GOtv decoder power cable on an extension box with a power supply or electricity.

Power Extension Box
Power Extension Box

7. It is time to turn on your GOTv decoder and that of TV, when you do that, remember to switch your TV mode to AV mode.

TV AV mode connection
TV AV mode connection

At this point, your goTV should start functioning or working. And that’s if you Activated it at the point of purchase but if you didn’t do that, then, below guide will walk you through on how to activate the GOTv online. So read on for the steps.

How to Activate New GOTv Decoder

In case you didn’t Activate the GOTv at the office you bought it probably, you got it from online E-commerce shopping sites like Jumia, Konga, Slot, Jiji, etc, below guide will show you how to activate the decoder to start watching your favorite channels. You also stand a chance to enjoy one-month free GOtv max package after your first Activation.

Note: You only Activate new GOTv decoder ones and that’s if it wasn’t activated on purchase. So below is how to activate the new GOTv for the first time.

  1. When you are done connecting the GOtv decoder to your TV set and that of the antenna, then go to step number 2.
  2. Visit GOtv activation page through this https://eazy.gotvafrica.com/en/ng/activations
  3. Enter your correct details in the provided spaces,
  4. Now Click on “Activate New Account” button and your decoder will be activated for live channel shows.

How to Check and Confirm if the GOTv Activation was Successful

Be rest assured that your GOTv has been activated if you carefully followed the steps stipulated above. However, if you really want to confirm and be sure of the activation, then follow below guide to verify.

  1. To check that right on your dashboard, click where you see “Activation Status”
  2. Enter your GOTv IUC digit Number
  3. Next is to click on the “Check Activation Status” button.
  4. Once you do above and you see “ACTIVE” then just know that the GOtv is already activated, and that’s all for that.

New GOTV all in one Packages

Contained in the GoTv package is the decoder and its accessories, an antenna (Gotenna), and a free subscription of 1 month. The cost of a GoTv decoder ranges between N6500 NGN and N9000 NGN and this dependent on the purchase location and period.

GoTv Packages & Bouquets Prices

Just like many other cable television services in the country, the subscription package is very flexible. They are made available in 4 distinct types. Initially, only two packages existed for consumers but gradually, the packages increased just as the consumers increased. The packages come in various grades so as to accommodate different type of people. Let us quickly take a look at the different packages which are available on GoTv.

GoTv Supa Package

Gotv Supa is actually a new package that came with better experience when compared to other packages, from this television company. The channel station this package came with is about 80 channels plus. With this gotv supa, you can watch sports on 6 different sports channels, play and listen to music from 3 different channels, watch movies from 6 different channels and as well as other 68 genre channels, Radio stations inclusive. You have a lot to enjoy from when it comes to this SUPA loaded package.

  • The price for GOTv Supa Package is currently NGN 5500 per month.

GoTv Lite (Smallie) Package & Channels List

gotv lite price

This happens to be the cheapest and most affordable package on GoTv. With only NGN 800, subscribers can gain access to 35+ sound television channels both local and international ones.

  • The price GoTv Lite  smallie is N900 per month

The television channels that can be accessed on this package are as listed below:

  • ITV Benin
  • BISCON tv
  • Liberty TV
  • NTA2
  • NTA Parliament
  • NTA International
  • Silverbird
  • Channels
  • Arewa 24
  • EBS TV
  • TVC News
  • NTA News24
  • RSTV
  • OGtv
  • BCOSONMAXGalaxy TV
  • GO Channel
  • Super Sports Blitz
  • RAVE
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Liberty Television
  • NTA 1
  • MiTV
  • Wazobia Max
  • Silverbird Television
  • Channels Television
  • AIT
  • Lagos Television
  • WAP Television
  • Afro Music English Television
  • Galaxy Television
  • Islam Channel
  • TVC News
  • Emmanuel Television
  • JimJam
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • Dove Television
  • Al Jazeera TV
  • eTV Africa

GOTV Value Package & Channels List

This package is one step higher than the GoTv Lite Package. It was basically built having the family in mind and it gives its subscribers access to more than forty (40) television channels both local and international ones.

  • The price of Value package is NGN1250 per month

The television channels that can be accessed on this package are as listed below:

  • GO Channel
  • Super Sports Blitz
  • R2 Television
  • RAVE
  • Fashion One TV
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Liberty Television
  • NTA 1
  • MiTV
  • Wazobia Max
  • Tiwa n Tiwa TV
  • Planet Radio Television
  • Silverbird Television
  • E! Entertainment TV
  • Channels Television
  • Super Sports Select 1
  • AIT
  • Lagos Television
  • WAP Television
  • Afro Music English Television
  • Galaxy Television
  • Islam Channel
  • BBC World News
  • Arise News TV
  • TVC News
  • Sound City
  • Emmanuel Television
  • Arewa 24
  • Nickelodeon
  • JimJam
  • African-Magic Epic Movies
  • African-Magic Hausa
  • African Magic Yoruba
  • African-Magic World
  • African-Magic Igbo
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • Dove Television
  • Al Jazeera TV
  • eTV Africa
  • Spice Television

GoTv Plus Package & Channels List

This package offers its subscribers access to all the television channels which are available on the GoTv Value pack with an addition of some sport channels. This GoTv package is mostly suited for people who love sports a lot. It offers its users access to fifty-seven (57) television channels both local and international ones.

  • The price plus pakage is NGN 1900/month.

The television channels that can be accessed on this package are as listed below:

  • GO Channel
  • Nat Geo Wild
  • Super Sports 9
  • Super Sports Blitz
  • R2 Television
  • RAVE
  • Fashion One TV
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Liberty Television
  • NTA 1
  • MiTV
  • Wazobia Max
  • Tiwa n Tiwa TV
  • Planet Radio Television
  • Silverbird Television
  • E! Entertainment TV
  • Channels Television
  • Super Sports Select 1
  • Super Sports Select 2
  • CNN International TV
  • Disney Junior TV
  • AIT
  • M Net Movies Zone
  • Lagos Television
  • WAP Television
  • Eva Plus
  • FOX Live
  • Televista
  • B4U Movies
  • Afro Music English Television
  • Galaxy Television
  • Islam Channel
  • African-Magic Family
  • Zee World
  • Vox Africa
  • Telemundo
  • Discovery Family
  • BBC World News
  • Arise News TV
  • TVC News
  • Sound City
  • Emmanuel Television
  • Arewa 24
  • Nickelodeon
  • JimJam
  • Nat Geo Wild
  • African-Magic Epic Movies
  • African-Magic Hausa
  • African Magic Yoruba
  • African-Magic World
  • African-Magic Igbo
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • Dove Television
  • Al Jazeera TV
  • eTV Africa
  • Spice Television

GoTv Max Package and Channels List

This happens to be the premium package on GoTv and also the most expensive. It provides you with access to every single television channel in the system. There are a total of 90 television channels that are available on this premium package.

  • The price is NGN4150/month.

The television channels that can be accessed on this package are as listed below:

  • GO Channel
  • Nat Geo Wild
  • Super Sports 9
  • Super Sports Blitz
  • R2 Television
  • Hip Television
  • RAVE
  • Fashion One TV
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Liberty Television
  • TVC International
  • NTA 1
  • MiTV
  • Wazobia Max
  • Tiwa n Tiwa TV
  • Planet Radio Television
  • Silverbird Television
  • E! Entertainment TV
  • Channels Television
  • Super Sports Select 1
  • Super Sports Select 2
  • Super Sports Select 3
  • Super Sports Select 4
  • CNN International TV
  • Disney Junior TV
  • AIT
  • M Net Movies Zone
  • Lagos Television
  • WAP Television
  • Eva Plus
  • FOX Live
  • Televista
  • B4U Movies
  • Afro Music English Television
  • Galaxy Television
  • Islam Channel
  • African-Magic Family
  • Zee World
  • Vox Africa
  • Telemundo
  • Discovery Family
  • BBC World News
  • Arise News TV
  • TVC News
  • Sound City
  • Emmanuel Television
  • Arewa 24
  • Nickelodeon
  • JimJam
  • Nat Geo Wild
  • African-Magic Epic Movies
  • African-Magic Hausa
  • African Magic Yoruba
  • African-Magic World
  • African-Magic Igbo
  • Faith-Broadcast Network
  • Dove Television
  • Al Jazeera TV
  • eTV Africa
  • Spice Television
  • Discovery Channel
  • MTV Base
  • FOX (SD/HD)
  • Sony MAX TV
  • CBS Reality TV
  • Trybe

Newly Added GOTV Packages

cost of Gotv jolli and jinja packages

As Gotv company keep expanding and advancing, the more new packages and services are introduced into their system. This is to enable users around the World get all their local channels in respective countries. So below are the new packages introduced  by Gotv along side with their prices and channels added.

GOTV JINJA CHANNELS LIST & PRICE

GoTv Jinja cost N1900 per Month and the current channels available on Jinja channels are as follows:

1. Movies (1)

  • AfricaMagic Epic

2. Documentary, Lifestyle, and Education (2)

  • Real Time
  • Spice TV

3. General Entertainment (7)

  • E! Entertainment Television
  • FOX Life
  • AfricaMagic Hausa
  • AfricaMagic Yoruba
  • AfricaMagic Igbo
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Trybe

4. Sport (2)

  • SS Blitz
  • SS Variety 4

5. Audio (2)

  • Naija FM
  • Wazobia FM

6. Kids and Teens (3)

  • Nickelodeon
  • Jim Jam
  • PBS Kids.

7. Music (3)

  • AFRO Music English
  • Sound City
  • Urban TV

8. Nigerian Channels only on GOtv (7)

  • AfricaMagic Epic.
  • AfricaMagic Hausa.
  • AfricaMagic Yoruba.
  • AfricaMagic Igbo.
  • Spice TV.
  • Trybe.
  • Sound City.

9. Religion (4)

  • Faith
  • Islam Channel
  • Emmanuel TV
  • Dove TV

10. News and Commerce (5)

  • NTA Parliament
  • Al Jazeera
  • Arise News
  • TVC News
  • NTA News24
  • Local Channels (21)
  • ITV Benin
  • BISCON tv
  • Liberty TV
  • Tiwa n Tiwa
  • RAVE
  • R2TV
  • NTA2
  • NTA International
  • Silverbird
  • AIT
  • Channels
  • Lagos TV
  • Wazobia TV
  • Arewa 24
  • WAP TV
  • EBS TV
  • OGtv
  • BCOS
  • ONMAX
  • ONMAX
  • Galaxy TV

In all, there are about 57 Channels on GOtv Jinja package.

GOTV JOLLI CHANNELS LIST & PRICE

Gotv Jolli cost N2800 per month and the current channels available on Jolli package are as follows:

1. Novellas (3)

  • Telemundo
  • Eva +
  • Zee World

2. Documentary, Lifestyle & Education (4)

  • Discovery Family
  • Real Time
  • NatGeo Wild
  • Spice TV

3. General Entertainment (13)

  • E! Entertainment Television
  • FOX
  • FOX Life
  • CBS Reality
  • AfricaMagic Family
  • AfricaMagic Hausa
  • AfricaMagic Yoruba
  • AfricaMagic Igbo
  • ROK 3
  • ROK 2
  • TVC Entertainment
  • Televista
  • Trybe tv

4. Sport (3)

  • SS Blitz
  • SS Football
  • SS Variety 4

5. Audio (2)

  • Naija FM
  • Wazobia FM

6. Kids and Teens (5)

  • Nickelodeon
  • Disney Junior
  • Jim Jam
  • PBS Kids
  • Da Vinci Kids

7. Nigerian Channels only on GOtv (12)

  • AfricaMagic Epic.
  • AfricaMagic Family.
  • AfricaMagic Hausa.
  • AfricaMagic Yoruba.
  • AfricaMagic Igbo.
  • ROK 3.
  • ROK 2.
  • Spice TV.
  • Televista.
  • Trybe.
  • HIP TV.
  • Sound City.

8. Music (5)

  • MTV Base
  • Hip TV
  • AFRO Music English
  • Sound City
  • Urban TV

9. Religion (4)

  • Faith Broadcast Network
  • Islam Channel
  • Emmanuel TV
  • Dove TV

10. News and Commerce (7)

  • NTA Parliament
  • BBC World News
  • CNN International
  • Al Jazeera
  • Arise News
  • TVC News
  • NTA News24

11. Movies (3)

  • Africa Magic Epic
  • TNT Africa
  • B4U Movies

12. Local Channels (23)

  • ITV Benin
  • BISCON tv
  • Liberty TV
  • Tiwa n Tiwa
  • R2TV
  • RAVE
  • NTA2
  • NTA International
  • Silverbird
  • AIT
  • Channels
  • Lagos TV
  • Wazobia TV
  • Arewa 24
  • WAP TV
  • EBS TV
  • OGtv
  • BCOS
  • ONMAX
  • ONMAX.
  • Galaxy TV

In all, there are about 82 channels that subscribers are eligible to watch on GOtv Jolli package.

Gotv Nigeria Payment Platforms

You might have thought about mediums through which you can make payment apart from going to GoTv branch offices for your package renewals. Here are platforms you can pay for GOTv subscription online and offline. So below are the details in full.

Gotv Offline Payment Subscription – Renewal

If you decide to make GOtv payment offline, then just locate any nearby GOtv outlets or office, having your decoder IUC number and Money for the payment. Talk to their customer care about the activation or any service that you want and they will activate it immediately after the cash payment or bank transfer.

Gotv Online Payment Platforms

Same way other television companies provide different payment gateways, so do GOtv providers. They also implemented several kinds of online payment gateways or platforms, in order to felicitate easy service for users who may wish to pay with their desired online banking platforms. Most of the online or internet payment gateways are as follows:

  • Quickteller
  • eTranzact
  • PAGA e-Pay
  • GlobalPAY
  • PayU
  • Eazy Money
  • FCMB Bank
  • Zenith bank
  • Stanbic mobile
  • Baxi Box
  • PAGA mobile
  • Konga
  • Jumia Pay

Pay with MyGOtv Mobile App

In other to use any of the above mentioned payment platform for GOTv subscription or renewal, then endeavor to follow the steps and guide stipulated below.

It occurs that most users aren’t aware of MyGOtv Mobile App, which can also be used to make GOtv payment online. So alternatively, you can directly pay for the channel service through their official developed Android mobile app without having to go to their website.

You can directly achieve a lot using MyGOtv application, as you can manage your subscription and other features of the services they render, just from one app.

Most of the features you can manage with MyGOtv app for iOS and Android phones are as follows; gives you access to clear GOtv error codes, manage your viewing, change GOtv package, make payment, find a GOtv installer, update your information or details, check package expiry date, view how much you owe, check GOTv wallet account balance etc.

GOtv mobile app can be downloaded and installed on both Android and iOS devices like iPhone, iPad etc. So the application is available for the both popular mobile operating system used by many globally.

Now below is the guide on how to use GOTv app to make payment, so if you don’t know how to carry out such, then learn that using the process or steps below.

  1. After downloading and installing the app from above, login to your MyGOtv mobile app using your correct details or information.
  2. Next after signing in, is to click on the menu button at the top right of the mobile app.
  3. Click on the option “Make a Payment”
  4. Input the amount of money you want to pay and click on “Pay Now”
  5. Now confirm the details you entered for the payment and then select your preferred payment platform or option.
  6. Proceed and complete the payment process and that’s all with paying from the app. So start streaming your channels without errors.

How to Clear Gotv Error Code

You might have experienced GOtv error message on your screen display before, if yes, then this occurs or shows whenever a GOtv user delays in renewing subscription plans especially, before the expiry date.

The E016 Error Message majorly happens when a user is not renewing his or her GOtv subscription until the plan gets expired. So if you should renew the plan, you may get the GOtv E016 Error Message on display.

For GOtv E48-32 Error Message, this is likely caused by changes over the GOTv antenna. You might have seen this type of error code display on your TV screen while viewing shows or tv programs through the GOTv channels.

In other to carry all along, we have outlined guiding tips below on how to clear the error codes. So whether you are experiencing these error problems now or not, you might want know the tips so as to tackle such issue in future peradventure it surfaces.

How to Clear Gotv E016 Error Code

This E016 Error Message can be removed through online, SMS and Gotv mobile app. So below are the three methods to clear GOtv E016 Error code on display screen.

How to Clear Gotv Error Code Via Sms

Before you clear your GOtv error code through an SMS method, ensure that you have an active subscription. Also turn ON the Gotv decoder device and then proceed with below.

Using your smartphone, go to your text message app and Send “RESET (RESET IUC NUMBER)” as text message to this number 4688.

For example:

  • Mr Obi’s GOTv IUC number is 2044080521,
  • GOTv setup number is 4688,

Note: The number to send the text message from, should be the phone number you used to register your GOTv account when you bought the decoder newly.

RESET 2044080521 to 4688 (where 2044080521 is Mr Obi IUC Number). So all you have to do is to use your own IUC number and then forward the message to 4688

Note: To check your IUC number in case you don’t know it, kindly check your decoder receipt or you check under your decoder device body, it is boldly written on the label pasted there.

How to Clear Gotv Error Code through Gotv mobile App

Below are the steps to clear GOtv E16 and GOtv E30 errors using the MyGOtv app installed on your phone or tablet.

  1. First of all, download the app from the link above
  2. Open the MyGOtv app from your phone.
  3. Enter your login or account details so as to have access to the panel dashboard
  4. Now click the menu button in the app
  5. You will see “Fix Error”, click on it and a page will display requesting you to select the GOTv error you are experiencing on your decoder,
  6. Select the type of error and then click on FIX IT button

How to Clear GOTv Error Code Online

The GOtv E016 Error text can as well be cleared through online via browsers. All you need do, is to visit gotv official website using your Computer PC or laptop or even mobile browser etc. Login and follow the steps below.

  1. Visit the website at https://eazy.gotvafrica.com/en/ng/clear-error-code
  2. Type your IUC Number and choose the error encountered and wish to clear,
  3. Enter the captcha code to verify you are human and not robot
  4. Now click the Fix Error button

After clicking the above Button to fix the error, immediately it will be cleared from your television screen. These methods shown above is significantly for clearing GOtv errors such as E16 and E30 Error codes. Meanwhile, below is a simply step on how to clear GOtv E48-32 Error display.

Steps to Clear GOTv E48-32 Error Code

The E48-32 Error code that often display on your GOTv digital screen, can simply be cleared or removed through the following steps below:

  1. Ensure that your GOTv antenna wire or cord is properly connected to the decoder. If not, properly connect it to start working.
  2. Next is to click “OK” Button on your GOtv remote control device, this is to check the signal information.
  3. Still on the GOTv remote control, tap on the Menu >> Advanced >> Installation
  4. Select and Click the “Auto Scan

Now if the error did not come from Gotv, you will see that channel 52 and that of 48 would show or display right away, followed by channel 99, after Scan completion.

Should in case it didn’t come up, then you have to rescan in order to have access to the channel lists your paid or subscribed for.

How to Contact Gotv Nigerian Company

Do you wish to contact GOTv customer care for any complaints or enquires then below is their active contact details for calls, sms, or chat.

  • Facebook Page: facebook.com/GOtvNg
  • Twitter Page: twitter.com/GOtvNg
  •  Email Address: GOtvNigeria@multichoice.co.za
  • GOTv Tel: +234 803 904 4688
  • GOTv USSD CODE: *288*1#
  • Company Address: Multichoice Nigeria Limited, Plot 1381 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

For GoTv account registration, how to pay for their product packages, steps to activate, installers guide, (self service), changing of packages, and fixing errors etc then visit their official website at https://www.gotvafrica.com