NETFLIX+ZUKU VS DSTV: FULL COST COMPARISON BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT SWITCH!

The arrival of the world’s largest streaming movie and TV provider has been met with excitement coupled with a lot confusion . Just how does Netflix work? Is it cheaper compared to other competing TV and movie providers that we already have?

Well, I will break the costs of having a just a DSTV subscription versus a broadband (fiber) network plus a Netflix subscription. This will help you decide which option best fits your needs.

Let’s compare DSTV, the leading TV content provider in Kenya versus Zuku the leading broadband ISP (whom also have TV services under their Triple Pay umbrella). There are a few things to note:

• Coverage – Zuku currently only provides broadband internet service in selected locations in Nairobi and Mombasa, while DSTV’s coverage is much larger across the nation.
• Premier League – DSTV is the only licensed provider of Barclays Premier League coverage in this region. If this is important to you, then you have no choice but to subscribe to the DSTV Premium bouquet that provides full BPL coverage (KES 9,400). The DSTV Compact Plus bouquet only offers 2 live games per weekend. The only other way to legally watch BPL content on the web is through subscribing to your team’s online club membership and then accessing the content there (though often delayed for several days). Examples of this are ArsenalTV, Chelsea TV or MUTV etc.

The key advantage of DSTV (other than BPL coverage) is that the provides shortly after they are shown in the United States. For example, if you follow the Scandal series, it will be aired on DSTV just an hour later. As DSTV is the incumbent provider, they have done an incredible job in securing rights for content that is unavailable on other providers.

NOTE: Kenyan DSTV Subscribers can access DSTV content online however it’s to prudent you check if your favourite movies and series mostly run on Zuku + Netflix or DSTV. For KES 1000 bob a month you can subscribe to Netflix!

The key advantage of Netflix is having great, top tier content available to you wherever you have an internet connection. Thus if you wanted to watch an episode of Jessica Jones on your morning commute, the Netflix app affords you that flexibility. However one must note that streaming video consumes data rapidly, thus it is recommended that you use an unlimited and fast connection. Also note that Netflix does not offer offline viewing. It is strictly a streaming platform.

The difference between Netflix offers;

Channel Comparison

Have a look at the different channels offered on Zuku versus DSTV.

• Local Content Channels

• Movie Channels

• Movie (African Content) Channels

• Sports Channels

• Entertainment Channels

• News & Commerce

• Documentaries Channels

• Lifestyle Channels

• Religious Channels

• Kids Channels

• Music Channels

• Foreign Language Channels

Conclusion

The best person to make a conclusion between Zuku and Netflix versus DSTV is you, the user. You will need to assess your needs and budget and determine which option works for you.

Tech Weez.

Oyaro Clinton