Price comparison: DStv versus Netflix

Source: My Broadband

News website My Broadband has published an article indicating the price differential between online streaming service Netflix and satellite TV provider DStv.

The packages compared were the following:

• Netflix Standard – R139 per month. This offers all content in full HD, which can be watched on two devices.
• DStv Premium – R809 per month. This is DStv’s top package which offers all the base channels.

Other pricing elements which were taken into account are:

• The first month of Netflix is free. One year’s cost is therefore 11 months’ subscription.
• The DStv Premium price excludes the Access Fee of R90 per month. This provides access to PVR usage and DStv Now.

DStv versus Netflix

• DStv Premium – R899 (Annual total: R10 788)
• Netflix Standard – R139 (Annual total: R1 529)
• Total Savings Annually – R9 259

Even if Internet is included, Netflix still comes out cheaper.

• Netflix Standard + 10Mbps Fibre – R139 + R499 (Annual total: R7 517)
• Total Savings Annually – R3 271