South Africans can combine DStv Stream Premium and Netflix Basic for R498.50 per month by sharing an eligible DStv subscription with one other person. The saving uses a payment feature introduced by MultiChoice in 2026, but it is not an official bundle jointly sold by DStv and Netflix.
The calculation is based on DStv Stream Premium costing R799 per month and Netflix Basic costing R99. If two participants divide the DStv payment equally, each contributes R399.50. Adding a separate Netflix Basic subscription brings the individual monthly total to R498.50.
How DStv Bill Splitting Works
MultiChoice, the company operating DStv in South Africa, launched the payment feature through the MyDStv app in January 2026. The primary account holder can send a payment link to a friend or family member who wants to contribute towards the monthly charge.
This removes the need for one person to collect the other participant’s share privately. However, it does not create two independent DStv accounts or reduce the advertised package price. The primary subscriber continues to control the account.
In its official announcement about the 2026 payment feature, DStv confirmed that the cost of one subscription can be divided between two people through the MyDStv app.
How the R498.50 Total Is Calculated
- DStv Stream Premium monthly price: R799
- Half of the DStv payment: R399.50
- Netflix Basic monthly price: R99
- Total for each participant: R498.50
Each participant would need a separate Netflix account because Netflix restricts account use to one household. Dividing the DStv payment does not alter Netflix’s household or device conditions.
Netflix Basic supports one stream at a time with video quality of up to 720p. Customers wanting Full HD, 4K or additional simultaneous streams would need a higher-priced Netflix plan, taking the combined cost above R500.
The R699 Contract Has a Restriction
DStv Stream Premium has also been offered for R699 per month on a 12-month contract. That discounted option did not support bill splitting when the cost comparison was published on May 31, 2026.
The R498.50 calculation therefore depends on sharing the eligible R799 month-to-month plan. Customers should not divide the R699 contract price in half when estimating their payment.
Streaming Limits Still Apply
Sharing the subscription cost does not provide unlimited viewing. Eligible DStv packages support two concurrent streams on compatible devices, together with another stream restricted to a smartphone or tablet.
The allowance may work for two people or smaller households, but viewing conflicts are possible if several family members try to watch different programmes simultaneously. Both participants should agree on payment responsibility and account access before setting up the arrangement.
Why Premium Still Appeals to Sports Fans
The combination may appeal most to people who want Netflix films and series while retaining DStv Premium for live sport. SuperSport remains an important part of the package following the renewal of exclusive South African rugby broadcasting rights under the CANAL+ agreement.
MultiChoice’s wider business is changing under its parent company. CANAL+ has begun reviewing expenses and commercial partnerships, including its decision to withdraw DStv’s sponsorship of the Delicious International Food and Music Festival.
People who rarely watch live sport may find a cheaper DStv tier or Netflix alone more economical. The bill-splitting feature makes payment easier, but its real value depends on the channels and programmes each household regularly watches.
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Has the R499 Calculation Changed?
As of July 31, 2026, no verified announcement had introduced a combined subscription sold directly by DStv and Netflix or changed the calculation described above. It remains a separate-service arrangement based on an equal split of an eligible DStv Stream Premium bill.
Subscription prices, package eligibility and viewing conditions can change. Customers should check the latest amount displayed in the MyDStv app and confirm the available Netflix plan before making a payment.
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