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MultiChoice is offering former Showmax subscribers in Kenya access to DStv Stream Compact at a heavily discounted KES 550 ($4.25) monthly rate for one year, as the pay-TV company works to retain streaming customers following Showmax’s shutdown in April.
Eligible former Showmax users will pay KES 550 ($4.25) monthly for 12 months before the package reverts to its standard KES 4,200 ($32.50) monthly price, according to a MultiChoice statement seen by TechCabal.
The discount reflects MultiChoice’s attempt to migrate streaming users into its broader DStv ecosystem after discontinuing Showmax on April 30, a move that consolidates live television, sports, movies, and original streaming content onto a single platform. The strategy also gives the company a way to retain lower-cost streaming users while gradually introducing them to DStv’s higher-priced subscription tiers.
The transition began in May with eligible customers receiving free access to DStv Stream Compact through the end of the month before being moved onto the discounted plan.
