📌 Quick answer (updated 8 November 2026): GOtv changed its packages on 5 November 2026. The six old packages, Smallie, Jinja, Jolli, Max, Supa and Supa+, have been replaced by four new ones: Easy, Starter, Select and Sports. MultiChoice Nigeria announced them at a launch in Lagos alongside DStv’s new packages, which now cost ₦6,000 (Starter), ₦11,000 (Select), ₦21,000 (Sports) and ₦44,500 (Premium). As of 8 November, GOtv had not published a Nigerian price list we could verify on its own website, so check the exact price of your package in the MyGOtv app or by dialling *288# before you pay. You do not need a new decoder.
GOtv is MultiChoice Nigeria’s antenna-based pay-TV service, cheaper than DStv and popular with millions of households for Africa Magic, news, kids’ channels and football. For more than a decade its packages had the same familiar names. That changed in November 2026, when MultiChoice simplified both DStv and GOtv into four packages each.
This guide explains what has been confirmed, what the old packages cost for comparison, how to check where your account has landed, and how to renew. We will add the official new GOtv prices as soon as GOtv publishes them on its Nigerian website.
What Changed on 5 November 2026
At the launch in Lagos on 27 October 2026, MultiChoice Nigeria announced that DStv and GOtv would each move to four packages from 5 November. For GOtv, the new packages are:
| New GOtv package | What MultiChoice says it is for |
|---|---|
| Easy | The entry package |
| Starter | Local and international entertainment with selected sport |
| Select | Wider entertainment: films, series and kids’ channels |
| Sports | The football package |
The four names mirror the new DStv line-up. On DStv, Starter costs ₦6,000, Select ₦11,000 and Sports ₦21,000, and every Premier League and Champions League match is in Sports. See our full guide to the new DStv packages and prices.
Old GOtv Prices (Until 4 November 2026)
For comparison, these are the prices GOtv charged from 1 March 2025 until the new packages arrived:
| Old package | Monthly price | What it was mainly for |
|---|---|---|
| Supa+ | ₦16,800 | The top GOtv package, with the widest sport and entertainment |
| Supa | ₦11,400 | Sports households |
| Max | ₦8,500 | The most popular all-round package |
| Jolli | ₦5,800 | General entertainment and BBNaija on a budget |
| Jinja | ₦3,900 | Local and African entertainment |
| Smallie | ₦1,900 | Local channels and news |
If you renewed for several months before 5 November, check your account before your next renewal to see which new package you have been placed on and what it will cost.
How to Check Which Package You Are On Now
- Open the MyGOtv app and log in with your IUC number (printed on your decoder and smartcard).
- Or dial *288# from any network to see your account and package.
- Compare the channels listed for your package with what you actually watch.
- Change package before you renew if the new one does not suit you, in the app, on gotvafrica.com or through customer care.
Your decoder stays the same. MultiChoice has not asked GOtv customers to buy new equipment for the new packages.
How to Subscribe and Renew GOtv
MyGOtv app (recommended)
- Download the MyGOtv app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Link your IUC number to your account.
- Choose your package and pay by card or bank transfer. Subscriptions usually activate within minutes of a confirmed payment.
USSD
Dial *288# to manage your account, or *759# to pay from your phone, then follow the prompts and enter your IUC number.
Website
Go to gotvafrica.com, choose Nigeria, then Renew. Enter your IUC number and pay by card.
Bank apps and bank USSD
Most Nigerian banks list GOtv under bill payments in their apps and USSD menus. Use only your bank’s official app or code, never a “GOtv agent” on social media.
GOtv Error Codes and Common Problems
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| E16 – No signal | Antenna out of alignment or loose cable | Check the cable from antenna to decoder and re-align the antenna; GOtv is terrestrial, so direction matters |
| E48-32 – Service not subscribed | Subscription lapsed or payment not yet active | Confirm payment, wait up to 30 minutes, then dial *288# or call customer care |
| Picture but no sound, or no picture | Weak signal | Menu → Installation → Auto Scan, then check the antenna position |
| Wrong package showing after payment | Change not yet processed, or account moved to a new package | Restart the decoder (unplug for 30 seconds); check your package in the app |
| Forgot IUC number | Smartcard misplaced | Check the back of the decoder or dial *288# |
GOtv Customer Care
| Channel | Contact |
|---|---|
| Customer care | 0803 904 4688 |
| Account management (USSD) | *288# |
| Payment (USSD) | *759# |
| SMS reset for signal errors | Text “Reset” and your IUC number to 4688 |
| Website | gotvafrica.com |
GOtv or DStv After the Changes?
| Feature | GOtv | DStv |
|---|---|---|
| Packages | Easy, Starter, Select, Sports | Starter ₦6,000, Select ₦11,000, Sports ₦21,000, Premium ₦44,500 |
| Equipment | Decoder and small antenna (no dish) | Decoder and satellite dish |
| Every Premier League and Champions League match | Check your package’s channel list | Sports and Premium |
| Streaming without a decoder | No GOtv streaming-only option | DStv Stream |
| Installation | Simple; self-install is often possible | Usually needs an installer |
GOtv remains the cheaper way to get pay-TV without a dish. If you want every Premier League and Champions League match, compare the channel list of GOtv Sports with DStv Sports before you choose.
Tips to Get the Best Value
- Check before you renew. Your account may have moved to a new package with a different price.
- Match the package to what you watch. If you mostly watch Africa Magic, news and kids’ TV, you may not need the Sports package.
- Pay only through official channels: the MyGOtv app, gotvafrica.com, *288#, *759#, or your bank’s app or USSD.
- Keep your IUC number handy for payments and customer care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new GOtv packages?
Easy, Starter, Select and Sports, which replaced Smallie, Jinja, Jolli, Max, Supa and Supa+ from 5 November 2026.
Is GOtv Max still available?
No. Max and the other old packages were replaced by the four new packages on 5 November 2026. Check the MyGOtv app to see which new package your account is on.
How much is the new GOtv Sports package?
Check the MyGOtv app or *288# for the exact price on your account. GOtv had not published a Nigerian price list we could verify on 8 November 2026. On DStv, the Sports package costs ₦21,000.
Do I need a new GOtv decoder for the new packages?
No. MultiChoice has not asked customers to change their decoders.
What did GOtv cost before the change?
Supa+ ₦16,800, Supa ₦11,400, Max ₦8,500, Jolli ₦5,800, Jinja ₦3,900 and Smallie ₦1,900 a month, from 1 March 2025 to 4 November 2026.
How do I find my GOtv IUC number?
It is printed on the back of your decoder and on your smartcard. You can also get it by dialling *288#.
Sources
- MultiChoice Nigeria – launch of the new DStv and GOtv packages, Lagos, 27 October 2026 (remarks by chief executive Kemi Omotosho), as reported by ThisDay, 28 October 2026
- DStv Nigeria – “New DStv Packages in Nigeria: Compare prices, channels and sports”, dstv.com, 5 November 2026
- MultiChoice – price review for DStv and GOtv packages effective 1 March 2025
- GOtv Nigeria – gotvafrica.com, MyGOtv app and *288# self-service
Last updated: 8 November 2026 · NaijaSabi Tech Desk. We will add GOtv’s official new prices when they appear on GOtv’s Nigerian website.
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