SLTV Gold tier at ₦5,000/month gives you the full slate of channels, including all the premium stuff like extra sports, movies, and international options that the Basic (₦2,500) doesn’t fully cover. The channel count bumped up to around 68 earlier this year around July, and it seems to have held steady based on recent checks.
Here’s the full channels list for Gold, pulled from the latest reliable update. I’ve grouped them into categories, sports, movies/entertainment, news/docs, kids, music, lifestyle, and religious. Some might overlap, but this covers the 68.
SLTV user experience
Picture quality and stability
SLTV Gold broadcasts in HD, but users with a keen eye for resolution might notice a difference compared to the highest-end competitors. The picture is clear and sharp, perfectly acceptable for the average viewer but it may lack that ultra-crisp, “glossy” finish you see on a 4K broadcast.
The “Live” delay
One technical nuance you should be aware of is latency. Satellite broadcasts often have a delay, but SLTV can sometimes be a few seconds behind the major competitor’s feed.
If you are watching a match and your neighbor screams “Goal!” five seconds before you see it, this is why. It’s a minor trade-off for the price difference.
The interface (EPG)
The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) on SLTV decoders is functional but utilitarian. It lacks the highly polished, animation-heavy interface of an Explora. It gets the job done showing you what is playing and what is next but don’t expect advanced features like “Catch Up” or extensive PVR (recording) libraries on the standard hardware.
How much does SLTV Gold Package cost?
The Gold Package cost ₦5,000 monthly. Not ₦5,000 plus hidden fees. Not ₦5,000 as an introductory rate that jumps to ₦15,000 after three months. Just ₦5,000, full stop.
For context, that’s:
- ₦14,000 less than DStv Compact (₦19,000)
- ₦6,400 less than GOtv Supa (₦11,400)
- ₦11,800 less than GOtv Supa+ (₦16,800)
You could subscribe to SLTV Gold for almost four months with what DSTV Compact costs for one month. That price difference isn’t small, it’s transformative for families watching their budgets.
The decoder setup costs between ₦25,000-₦37,500 depending on your dealer and whether you need a complete dish installation or just the decoder (SLTV reportedly works on existing DSTV dishes). After that one-time payment, you’re only spending ₦5,000 monthly.
SLTV Gold Package Price in Nigeria
Sports Channels
- SS Action
- SS Blitz
- SS Football
- SS Football Plus
- SS Laliga
- SS Premier League
- SS Variety 1
- SS Variety 2
- SS WWE
- ESPN
- ESPN2
Movies & Entertainment Channels
- AN Epic
- AN Hausa
- AN Igbo
- AN Series
- AN Showcase
- AN Urban
- AN Yoruba
- CBS Justice
- E!
- Filmbox
- Filmbox Action
- MBC2
- MBC Max
- Movienet Action
- Movienet Crime
- Movienet Originals
- Movienet Romance
- Movienet Super
- Realtime
- Telemundo
- TNT
- Zee World
News & Documentary Channels
- AIT
- Aljazeera
- Arise TV
- Channels TV
- CNN
- Discovery
- Disc Family
- France24
- History
- ID
- Nat Geo
- Nat Geo Wild
- RT
- RT France
- TVC
Kids Channels
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Disney
- Disney Jnr
- Nickelodeon
- Nick Jnr
- PBS Kids
Music Channels
- AN Music
- MTV Base
- Trace Africa
- Trace Urban
Lifestyle & Food Channels
- Food Network
- Signature TV
Religious Channels
- Dastar (likely Daystar)
- EWTN
- Islam Channel
- OPM TV
- Salvation TV
- TBN
- VOP TV
Installation and maintenance
Utilizing existing infrastructure
Because SLTV operates as a Direct-to-Home (DTH) service utilizing a standard dish and LNB, it is fully compatible with existing infrastructure, meaning if your current dish is already pointing at the Eutelsat 36B/36C position used by Multichoice, your new decoder should pick up the signal immediately. However, since these decoders can be sensitive to signal strength, any frequent pixelation or “rain fade” usually suggests your alignment is slightly off, a minor issue that a professional installer can resolve by nudging the dish to boost signal quality and stability.
Subscription and renewal
Although the days of queuing at a bank are over, SLTV operates a unique payment ecosystem where the most reliable method for managing your Gold subscription is the Metro Digital SLTV Subscriber App on Android, allowing for instant renewals and status checks.
If you notice your channels remain “Scrambled” immediately after payment, this is merely a common handshake delay between the satellite and smartcard that can be resolved by simply leaving the decoder powered on and tuned to a major channel while you send a “Refresh” command via the app or customer care, a step that typically restores the picture within five minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause and record live TV on SLTV Gold?
The standard SLTV decoders are entry-level “zappers.” They are designed for viewing, not advanced PVR functions like pausing live TV or storing terabytes of recordings. You can essentially watch what is airing now.
Does SLTV use internet data to work?
No. SLTV is a satellite TV service, not an IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) service. It receives signals from a satellite dish, so it does not consume your mobile data or require a Wi-Fi connection to show channels.
Why does my screen say “Scrambled” even though I have an active subscription?
This usually happens if the decoder was turned off for a long period or during the renewal process. Ensure your decoder is powered on, then use the self-service app to send a reset signal, or contact support to refresh your smartcard number.
Can I upgrade to Gold from a lower package in the middle of a month?
Yes, but the system typically calculates the difference. However, for the smoothest experience, it is often recommended to wait until your current subscription expires before switching tiers to avoid billing confusion.
What happens when it rains?
Like all Ku-band satellite services (including DStv), SLTV is susceptible to “rain fade.” Heavy cloud cover or torrential rain absorbs the satellite signal, causing temporary signal loss. This is a limitation of the physics of satellite TV, not a defect of the SLTV decoder.
