There’s big debate these days about the merits of DStv subscriptions vs. online streaming services like Netflix and Showmax. Here’s something to add to the conversation.

I’ve got exactly six DStv decoders, strewn between The Residence, the Airbnbs and the office. I, personally, only really watch the news and sport. There is also the 2,5-year-old who shares our home with us. Now anyone who also has one of these in their home will know that they expect children’s programming on demand. For this kind of lifestyle, one requires a streaming service.  So then you start the debate of streaming services like Netflix vs. DStv. Or does one get both? Relax – I need you to relax.

A new piece of information has emerged that will make this conundrum a lot easier for you. DStv has just announced that all Premium subscribers will get access to Showmax, free of charge. That’s right, friends – gratis!

And I’ll tell you what, it’s not just for your laaitie and their Peppa Pig obsession.

When that little tyke hits the hay, that’s when it’s time for you to play.

A typical seven to eight hours of toddler sleep = the entire seventh season of Game of Thrones in one sesh. That’s a binge that will prepare you for the next session of mayhem when he or she (or otherwise) wakes up.

Lest we ignore:

THE YOUNG POPE S1

This acclaimed HBO series sees Pius XIII, the first American Pope (Jude Law), steering a sinister new path for the Church. Diane Keaton plays Sister Mary, the nun who raised him.

TABOO S1

Brace yourself for a gritty, gruesome and irresistibly dark drama with a powerful performance by Tom Hardy.

YOUNGER S1-S4

From the creators of Sex and the City comes a fresh new comedy about doing whatever it takes to thrive as a 40something woman in the modern world. Even if it means pretending not to be a 40something woman. The finale of Season 4 landed on Showmax this week, so now the entire series is ripe for the binge! But beware: it’s crazy addictive.

KINGDOM S1-S3

This gripping MMA drama starring Nick Jonas sees a family of fighters struggling to keep their gym afloat.

HARLOTS S1

Sex, revenge and cunning are everywhere in this raunchy show about an 18th-Century London brothel, described by Variety as “Think Downton Abbey meets Game of Thrones”.

TUT

Danger and seduction hide around every corner in the court of Tutankhamun, the all-powerful pharaoh and boy-king. But that power comes with great cost and many people want it…

It’s so weird you say that, Danger and Power are my middle names.

You dig? That’s only the start. Check out Showmax to see the full lineup. Then..

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Already a DStv Premium subscriber? Here’s how to add Showmax

1. If subscribed to Showmax by credit card, cheque card or Paypal subscription, login to www.showmax.com.
2. Go to Manage Account and click on Manage Subscription.
3. Select “DStv add to account” as payment method.
4. Sign in with DStv Connect ID (here’s how to get the Connect ID).
5. You’re ready to go. Previous payment methods will automatically be cancelled.

If the Showmax subscription is currently being billed through a 3rd-party partner, contact that company to cancel the billing then follow the same steps for existing customers as above.

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New to Showmax? Here’s how to sign up

1. Go to www.showmax.com; sign up with your email address and create a password.
2. Choose “DStv add to account” as payment method.
3. Add DStv Connect ID details (here’s how to get the Connect ID).
4. Done! Watch via www.showmax.com, through a connected Explora, or using the Showmax apps for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, Apple TV, and other media players.
Read more: https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2017/09/15/contemplating-the-switch-from-dstv-to-streaming-read-this-first/#ixzz4t7aYflta