Months after the introduction of Kenya’s first DVB-T2 digital television frequency by Signet which’s owned by KBC, StarTimes has joined the segment in a move that’s expected to propel Kenya’s ambitions of fully migrating to digital transmission. Despite the potential presented by the new platform, most pay TV providers in Kenya have failed to cope-up with Dstv which enjoys a significant portion of Kenya’s total market. The likes of Smart TV and G-TV were forced to exit the market due to competition. StarTimes TV is owned by China’s Pan African Network which’s currently operating in most countries including Nigeria and is currently available in Nairobi and its environments on D.T.T platform. The success of StarTimes will be attributed to their Bouquets in terms of Pricing and channels; Dstv is comparatively expensive but has a lot of sporting channels which Kenyans love.
STARTIMES BOUQUET CHANNELS LIST – UPDATED FOR THE YEAR 2020
NYOTA BOUQUET CHANNELS – Ksh. 299 per month – includes all free to air channels
17 TV CHANNELS
SMILE OF A CHILD
FAMILY TV
JIMJAM
ST SWAHILI
TIMES TV
E-STARS
ST SPORTS FOCUS
ST KUNGFU
IQRAA
ST ZONE
ST SINO DRAMA
CGTN
EBRU AFRICA
BORDER TV
AL JAZEERA
NJATA TV
GOD
BASIC BOUQUET CHANNELS – Ksh.599 per month – Includes all free to air channels
I have already phoned them twice and told them that the subtitles in the Kungfu series are far from accurate, besides they sometimes don’t even appear, and at times its pretty obvious that what has been translated into English is far from what was spoken!
I havent watched it yet neithet installed it, but I would like to know what live SPORTING ACTION do you provide, say like the EPL, ITALIAN LEAGUE, SPANISH LA LIGA and moany others? DO you televise LIVE Kenyan league?
I just hope their signal is reliable because I am planning to buy the startimes decoder soon, I also just realized that not all free to air channels are included once your subscription has expired, anyone with experience on startimes usage?
there is nothing good with startimes.The only free to air channel is KBC.Am regretting to buy your decorder.Is this the meaning of digital migration?Am from Kisumu.Nothing to enjoy.Without decorder I could watch almost 6 local channels but now nothing.Please guyz work on this mess.
Mimi naitwa Mely and you can take this to the bank: Star times is a fraud!! The only thing you watch once your subscription expires is KBC! Even after subscribing, you will never watch football, nothing! Not even the Tusker KPL!! Hawa watu wana utoto sana, i now believe that cheap is expensive!
this is fraud! I bought this decoder hopping to improve my t.v signal which is poor, only to find out that not even local channels can work. the channels only work during the day. at Night, all the channels are scrambled! there is this sales lady who sold me the decoder at NAIVAS NAIROBI, AND GOSH …..I believed her only to find out that she’s just one of those TERRIBLE SALES LIERS.WITH ALL THIS LIES AND, BELIEVE ME, STARTIMES IS GOING NOWHERE. THEY WILL DDEFRAUD NON SUSPECTING KENYANS, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, THEY WILL GO DOWN THE DRAIN LIKE KENYA BUS, AKAMBA, GTV AND KENYA TIMES.
Startimes ni bure kabisa..aaai..really they cant even track someones decoder incase of theft.. the customer service guy says even if they turn it off it can still be deactivated. What kind of crap is that… 2 this guys have nothing nothing except BET and the local channels,… Damn what was I thinking when I bought this china toy..all the best and Goodbye Startimes.. nimehama you will see stars.
star times isn’t as bad as you would like to put it guys, we are receiving better signals but the main issue is, we should be able to watch all the Kenyan free channels even if our subscription is over. here the star times people will have to man up
better DSTV when it comes to programme viewing.I strongly support and prefer Dstv .Star times is just a china toy.They really need to change their ways and man up.Ithink your company was once Gtv.If you don’t change we shall have no other alternative but to boy cott and press charges just like gtv.
I bought the decoder recently in Nakumatt Nakuru. Picture quality is fantastic. However lost Family and Sayare. I thought could access Kiss Tv but can’t. Is this just a forum for complaining or we expect action on issues raised above?
I’ve read so much about this company but after reading these comments im getting. In fact i was going to purchase it tomorrow. Where are these people to shade light on these complains raised here?
Honestly, these comments r scary. I hate Zuku and am dumping it soon. Bt if this is what startimes has in store for me, then Gotv might b the better option
ma gal has pinched me for wanting to replace da dstv with with wat she called crappy tv.ouch..en i thot twas a steal bt weas startimes pr.they cant bother to respond on the above
Lol u guyz amaze me…u are complaining to much…but rememba that u get wat u pay for…u can’t expect to get a variety of channels like dstv wen u pay 2k en for those saying they can’t get any channels get a better antenna or save up and buy the dvb-t2
They have useless customer care telephonelines, after being kept on hold for long, the lady only argues with you to call up a technician to sort you out. Come on, CALL A technician at 2200hrs? Just a bunch of crap. Waste of time and money. When the deal is too good think twice.
I am regretting buying the damn box 3 weeks ago. We enjoyed clear pictures for 2 weeks and its no more. Their technical guy checked for the problem and said its Faulty and they need to change it, am still waiting.
why cant u offer local channels free like others ie microvillle wanafanya? Bei ya star Time decorder ni 2500 then lipa 499 basic kila mwezi na uedelee hivyo mwaka uishe. hei! Nitahama.
why cant u offer local channels free like others ie microvillle wanafanya? Bei ya star Time decorder ni 2500 then lipa 499 basic kila mwezi na uedelee hivyo mwaka uishe. hei! Nitahama.Tuachieni local channels free singine tutalipa na kiss tv iwe local.
Guyz I understand your frustrations with DTV broadcasters. But its important you know that majority of these channels are picked via satellite for free using (Free to Air) Satellite decoders commonly called DVB-S2(S: stands for Satellite) as opposed to DVB-T2(T: stands for Terestial which requires someone to receive channels for you via satellites remotely then purchase frequencies and licences from CCK then resend you the same channels only that u need an Aerial to receive them. But you can receive this channels using correct satellite equipment here locally
Am writing to complain about the injustices done to me.
Am supposed to be paying my monthly subscription on the 24th of every month but apparently am always disconnected on 20th of the month. Am very disappointed. can you do something?
For heavens sake!!! I Bought my Startimes decorder at Yakomart Bungoma and subscribed to the Basic package… But hata Kiss TV PEKEE MNATUNYIMA!!! I really wasted my cash…. is it because it sometimes airs the Backlays premier league??? THAT’S PURE ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE!!!!
It is not the problem with startimes/dstv or other digital platform provider but those Stations deny the providers the digital content. even on the Free to Air decoders they refuse to supply the signal to signet. The same stupidity they use when they dont want the switchover to the digital platform
honestly.. this is crap…..even when i have paid for the package i still cannot view all channels as expected….. i have to keep rotating my aerial and that is what i was avoiding in the first place….people stay away…
I say its better than Gotv since you continue viewing local free to air channels upon expiration of your monthly subscription.
I have already phoned them twice and told them that the subtitles in the Kungfu series are far from accurate, besides they sometimes don’t even appear, and at times its pretty obvious that what has been translated into English is far from what was spoken!
I havent watched it yet neithet installed it, but I would like to know what live SPORTING ACTION do you provide, say like the EPL, ITALIAN LEAGUE, SPANISH LA LIGA and moany others? DO you televise LIVE Kenyan league?
Where or how I can contact startimes in mombasa
No cooking channels,am sad very sad!!
Look at fine living channel
i live in githunguri kiambu, can it work there?
Yes it can, the DVB Transmission is from Limuru and thus anyone within Nairobi, Mombasa and its environs can receive the DVB-T2 signal
no sports channel man… we like soccer more
HI,HOW CAN I GET ONE AM IN MOMBASA(LIKONI-SHELLY BEACH).ADVICE
Am currently using star times decoder and am not regretting at all
startimes : are all local channels free ? and what about sports e.g epl n laliga is there any chances that we’ll be watching?
sadly, just found out only KCB works without subscription all others become unavailable.
I just hope their signal is reliable because I am planning to buy the startimes decoder soon, I also just realized that not all free to air channels are included once your subscription has expired, anyone with experience on startimes usage?
Any experiences on Startimes TV please..
What are the advantages compared to Go Tv; and where can we get this service in Mombasa.
there is nothing good with startimes.The only free to air channel is KBC.Am regretting to buy your decorder.Is this the meaning of digital migration?Am from Kisumu.Nothing to enjoy.Without decorder I could watch almost 6 local channels but now nothing.Please guyz work on this mess.
hakuna mtu nguyas urongo mtupu hapa kisumu ni kbc pekee yake.
Mimi naitwa Mely and you can take this to the bank: Star times is a fraud!! The only thing you watch once your subscription expires is KBC! Even after subscribing, you will never watch football, nothing! Not even the Tusker KPL!! Hawa watu wana utoto sana, i now believe that cheap is expensive!
this is fraud! I bought this decoder hopping to improve my t.v signal which is poor, only to find out that not even local channels can work. the channels only work during the day. at Night, all the channels are scrambled! there is this sales lady who sold me the decoder at NAIVAS NAIROBI, AND GOSH …..I believed her only to find out that she’s just one of those TERRIBLE SALES LIERS.WITH ALL THIS LIES AND, BELIEVE ME, STARTIMES IS GOING NOWHERE. THEY WILL DDEFRAUD NON SUSPECTING KENYANS, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, THEY WILL GO DOWN THE DRAIN LIKE KENYA BUS, AKAMBA, GTV AND KENYA TIMES.
Try adjusting your aerial to face Limuru. I had the same problem and was sorted out after adjusting the aerial
Startimes ni bure kabisa..aaai..really they cant even track someones decoder incase of theft.. the customer service guy says even if they turn it off it can still be deactivated. What kind of crap is that… 2 this guys have nothing nothing except BET and the local channels,… Damn what was I thinking when I bought this china toy..all the best and Goodbye Startimes.. nimehama you will see stars.
star times isn’t as bad as you would like to put it guys, we are receiving better signals but the main issue is, we should be able to watch all the Kenyan free channels even if our subscription is over. here the star times people will have to man up
Sorry guys you have to pay to watch free local channels .
Hell who ll pay for local channels fool of the highest order
its not good,with basic you cant even watch kiss tv with is free on air,i regret buying it
I was on my to T mall to buy the decoder I am developing cold feet after flocking states tv Kenya. Are the comments by other clients true?
Almost bought it last weekend but the sales people delayed coming to talk to me and after reading all the comments here, am glad i din’t buy it.
better DSTV when it comes to programme viewing.I strongly support and prefer Dstv .Star times is just a china toy.They really need to change their ways and man up.Ithink your company was once Gtv.If you don’t change we shall have no other alternative but to boy cott and press charges just like gtv.
Haiya ………….those comments and im in the waiting bench to see a star times decoder sales person . I’m off………..
Hehehe
I bought the decoder recently in Nakumatt Nakuru. Picture quality is fantastic. However lost Family and Sayare. I thought could access Kiss Tv but can’t. Is this just a forum for complaining or we expect action on issues raised above?
I’ve read so much about this company but after reading these comments im getting. In fact i was going to purchase it tomorrow. Where are these people to shade light on these complains raised here?
Honestly, these comments r scary. I hate Zuku and am dumping it soon. Bt if this is what startimes has in store for me, then Gotv might b the better option
Quite a disappointment, no signal at all.I bought this useless box at Tuskys branch in Nairobi on 28-12-12.I regret
ma gal has pinched me for wanting to replace da dstv with with wat she called crappy tv.ouch..en i thot twas a steal bt weas startimes pr.they cant bother to respond on the above
Lol u guyz amaze me…u are complaining to much…but rememba that u get wat u pay for…u can’t expect to get a variety of channels like dstv wen u pay 2k en for those saying they can’t get any channels get a better antenna or save up and buy the dvb-t2
They have useless customer care telephonelines, after being kept on hold for long, the lady only argues with you to call up a technician to sort you out. Come on, CALL A technician at 2200hrs? Just a bunch of crap. Waste of time and money. When the deal is too good think twice.
I am regretting buying the damn box 3 weeks ago. We enjoyed clear pictures for 2 weeks and its no more. Their technical guy checked for the problem and said its Faulty and they need to change it, am still waiting.
why cant u offer local channels free like others ie microvillle wanafanya? Bei ya star Time decorder ni 2500 then lipa 499 basic kila mwezi na uedelee hivyo mwaka uishe. hei! Nitahama.
why cant u offer local channels free like others ie microvillle wanafanya? Bei ya star Time decorder ni 2500 then lipa 499 basic kila mwezi na uedelee hivyo mwaka uishe. hei! Nitahama.Tuachieni local channels free singine tutalipa na kiss tv iwe local.
i subscribed the basic bouquet but the kiss tv channel say “not subscribed” whats the problem ?
Nlibuy ii decorder ths january,imagn after watchin for 1 wk,channels zote zimepotea n inadai no signal,ata cjui n2pe ama nfanye,startimes mnaudhi
startimes basic boquet is a riip off if they do not change it by next month a buying go tv startimes turning out to be a waste of tyme
I wanted to buy it for watching EPL n La Liga, r there stations in this box which show dis games live?….. if not then let it go to hell ..
Guyz I understand your frustrations with DTV broadcasters. But its important you know that majority of these channels are picked via satellite for free using (Free to Air) Satellite decoders commonly called DVB-S2(S: stands for Satellite) as opposed to DVB-T2(T: stands for Terestial which requires someone to receive channels for you via satellites remotely then purchase frequencies and licences from CCK then resend you the same channels only that u need an Aerial to receive them. But you can receive this channels using correct satellite equipment here locally
Regards
The Satellite Man
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Sounds encouraging. Where can i get this DVB-S2 in Nairobi
Am writing to complain about the injustices done to me.
Am supposed to be paying my monthly subscription on the 24th of every month but apparently am always disconnected on 20th of the month. Am very disappointed. can you do something?
hi i bought ur decoder recently but the signal is always not there and am unable to view Qtv from nanyuki do something
find a way to let us view the local channel for free please.
please startimes try your best and give us channels which shows sports like Euefa,premier league, even Epl.pliz we love sport.
For heavens sake!!! I Bought my Startimes decorder at Yakomart Bungoma and subscribed to the Basic package… But hata Kiss TV PEKEE MNATUNYIMA!!! I really wasted my cash…. is it because it sometimes airs the Backlays premier league??? THAT’S PURE ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE!!!!
It is not the problem with startimes/dstv or other digital platform provider but those Stations deny the providers the digital content. even on the Free to Air decoders they refuse to supply the signal to signet. The same stupidity they use when they dont want the switchover to the digital platform
we all cry for sport channel plz listen to our cry star times.
honestly.. this is crap…..even when i have paid for the package i still cannot view all channels as expected….. i have to keep rotating my aerial and that is what i was avoiding in the first place….people stay away…
Been using Startimes since December 2012 and I must say I get value for my money and also I get to watch what I want
Bought the decoder last month. Got all the channels for 3 weeks then suddenly one morning, no signal! Hey! what am I missing here guys??!