How to Become a DSTV Agent

DSTV is a multichoice-owned digital satellite television that is widely used by Nigerians. It provides various entertainment content such as reality shows, International movies, series, kiddies shows, news, sports, and lifestyle. So, if you are looking for a way to binge interesting content in your free time, DSTV can give you full provision. 

DSTV for every home 

Anybody, anywhere and whenever can enjoy DSTV content if they have a smart device such as a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, access to the internet, and a DSTV account. The interesting part about having a DSTV account is that you can use a single account on different devices; so, provided that while you are out, you need to catch up on a show, you can log into your DSTV account on your phone to watch your desired content. Another thing is, from the comfort of your home, you can pay for your subscription by entering the details you want to pay for and verifying the account before confirming payment. To make a payment, you can use any of the following to initiate a transaction: 

• My DSTV App

• Internet banking

• USSD

• Debit order

Also, here are banks and payment routes that seamlessly support payment for your DSTV subscription: 

• Baxi Box POS

• Etranzact

• FCMB Bank

• Paga e-pay

• Quickteller

• PayU

• Stanbic IBTC Bank

• Zenith

DSTV Packages

There is really no DSTV without these packages. The packages provide customers with a choice to pick and pay what they can afford and enjoy at the same time. The different packages available on the DSTV platform include: 

• Premium (160+ Channels, 38HD channels) - #24,500 monthly. 

• Compact Plus (145+ Channels, 30HD channels) - #16,600 monthly. 

• Compact (130 + Channels, 20HD channels) - #10,500 monthly 

• Confam (105+ Channels, 10HD channels) - #6,200 monthly

• Yanga (85+ Channels, 7HD channels) - #3500 monthly

• Padi (45+ Channels, 1HD channel) - #2500 monthly. 

To get an extra DSTV experience, you can also subscribe to any add-on package: 

• Add movies (3 premium movie channels) - #2500

• French Plus (15+ channels) - #11,600 monthly

• French Touch (10+ channels) - #3,300 monthly

• Indian (15+ channels) - #8,300 monthly

• Great wall (6+ channels) - #2,050 monthly

Also, in case you have no idea, DStv has certain apps that you can use to access the content you want. Some of these apps include: 

• ShowMax

• Supersport

• MyDStv

• Stream with DStv

DStv also has business packages that can help you to meet your business needs: 

• Stay - from #1850/month/Tv

• Play - from #13700/month/Tv

• Work - from #6850/month/Tv

The interesting idea about DStv is that there is something for everyone and every need.

Who is a DSTV agent? 

A DStv agent is an individual who is a representative of the DSTV brand and is expected to perform duties that will provide sales and other relevant support to customers. DSTV agents are usually located in strategic places in different cities for accessibility. A particular city can have hundreds of  DSTV agents, and this shows the high demand for premium entertainment in Nigeria. Therefore, it is more likely that a vicinity has two or more DSTV agents.

Responsibilities of a DSTV agent

• Explaining the available packages, features, and pricing options. 

• Assisting customers with subscription renewals, upgrades, or downgrades. 

• Ensuring that the satellite dish is properly installed and the customer's TV is set to receive signals. 

• Troubleshooting problems with signal reception, decoder, functionality, or channel availability. 

• Helping customers to resolve issues related to payment and subscriptions. 

• Catching up with the latest DSTV offerings, channel lineups, and subscription packages.

Read also: How to become a GOtv agent in Nigeria

What's in it for DSTV agents?

Becoming a DSTV agent is an investment and there should be an impressive return. Many people look from afar and wonder if it is financially rewarding to venture into the business. The gist is, deciding to be a DSTV agent is a good idea that comes with a boom depending on how much you have invested in the business. DSTV is not a small name in Nigeria, so there is a big acceptance for anyone operating under the brand name and offering services that customers may find perfect.  

Now that you know that there is more for a DSTV agent, you can move your thoughts together to become one. Want to know how to go about it? Here: 

Being a DSTV agent comes in two ways; you need to decide if you want to be a super agent or a sub-agent. The difference is that super agents do the big money part, sub-agents don't have to pay or have some big amount of money. However, if you decide to be a super agent, this is what you need to do: 

• Locate any Multichoice or DSTV office close to you. (This is after you have gathered enough funds required for the business)

• Request a dealership/registeration form and fill out all of the details required. 

• Submit your form to the appropriate quarters within the DSTV office. 

• Wait for your application to be verified by officials at the DSTV office. 

•  If your application was approved, you will get information on how and when to proceed to the next stage. 

• The next stage may request that you be part of a training session for agents and dealers. 

• You will receive a confirmation for accreditation and approval to sell DSTV products from Multichoice Nigeria. 

• Go ahead to purchase directly from DSTV and sell to customers and even sub-agents. 

Skills you need to be a DSTV agent

It is important to note that you don't need any degree to venture into being a DSTV agent. However, these skills will help you to have a smooth ride: 

• Organizational skills

• Sales and Marketing skills

• Customer Service

• Excellent communication

• Problem-solving skills

• Time management

• Flexibility

• Teamwork

• Resilience

• Attention to details

If there are a number of things that have been making you stall from being a DStv agent, you should move beyond them now. You are wondering if it's worth it, the answer is yes. However, you may never know until you take the necessary steps. As listed above, the steps are simple and seamless, it is you who needs to get on the go!