DStv has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers will starting this month (April 2026) receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact for a limited period, as part of the move to a single streaming home on DStv Stream.
This move brings Showmax Originals together with live TV, sport and a broader range of entertainment in one app. After the trial period, qualifying customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at a special price of UGX 20,000 per month for 12 months, provided the subscription remains active throughout and payments are up to date.
Eligible customers will receive free access until end May, then pay UGX 20,000 per month for 12 months – a saving of up to 75% compared to standard DStv Compact Stream pricing – if payments remain up to date. Standard pricing for DStv Stream Compact is from UGX 110,000 per month on a 12-month plan, or UGX 120,000 month to month
The offer gives Showmax customers access to significantly expanded content experience, including international series and movies, kids’ content and live sport via SuperSport, available on mobile devices and smart TVs. DStv Stream also includes features such as Watch From Start, offline downloads and data management tools.
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The business priority is to ensure customers continue to have a home for the stories they love. By bringing thousands of hours of Showmax Originals and a deeper on-demand library into DStv Stream, we are creating a more holistic experience where live sport, news, the best international content and award-winning local drama live together.
DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium customers will benefit from access to Showmax content on DStv Stream at no additional cost. The offer and details on how to take up the offer will be communicated directly via the email address linked to their Showmax account.
After the trial period, customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at UGX 20,000 per month for 12 months, provided payments remain up to date.
The offer applies to qualifying customers, including Showmax subscribers who do not have an active DStv subscription and who subscribe directly to Showmax. It excludes existing DStv
customers who already receive Showmax content as part of their package or who add Showmax to their DStv bill.
Showmax subscriptions will not migrate automatically. Customers who wish to continue watching will need to follow the simple sign-up process for DStv Stream shared via email, and create a new profile, all of which takes less than five minutes.
Customers who choose not to move to DStv Stream may request a refund for any unused portion of their Showmax subscription, subject to standard terms and conditions. Autopayments to Showmax will stop automatically once the service is discontinued.
The Showmax platform will be discontinued on 30th April 2026, with Showmax Originals continuing on DStv Stream.
