DStv Mobile - Drifta FAQs

About the Drifta:
The Drifta is an innovative new mobile television decoder from DStv Mobile.

DStv Mobile is operated by DMTV which is a licensed service provider of Details Nigeria Ltd.

The Drifta is another example of technology innovation from the DStv stable, thus ensuring that Nigerians are kept at the cutting edge of the latest pay television technology.

The Drifta ensures subscribers can watch DStv channels anywhere and at any time. (Only within the DVB-H coverage cities listed below)

Drifta subscribers are able to watch a selection of DStv channels on their choice of mobile devices including an iPod, iPad, iPhone, a smartphone or a laptop or PC.

The Drifta receives the DStv Mobile broadcast signal and relays it over WiFi to a range of WiFi-capable devices. On some laptops and PCs the DVB-H signal can be relayed via a USB cable.

The Drifta operates on DVB-H technology and is thus available in all DStv Mobile network coverage areas including Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Asaba, ABA, Benin City, Kaduna, Enugu.

The Drifta allows for unlimited access to the channels available on the DStv Mobile (DVB-H) networks.

To receive the channels via the Drifta, consumers will need to purchase a Drifta decoder and take out a subscription – however DStv Premium subscribers will receive the Maxi Plus bouquet free of charge as part of the DStv Premium services.

There are four bouquet options for the Drifta:
BOUQUET CHANNELS COST
Drifta decoder N14,700
Free bouquet Channel O + NTA Plus FREE
Mini bouquet General entertainment – no sport N680
Maxi bouquet General entertainment + sport channels N1,600
Maxi Plus bouquet Maxi + SuperSport 3 FREE to DStv Premium subscribers only

What is a Drifta?
A Drifta is a mobile TV decoder that receives the DVB-H signal and relays it over a Wi-Fi network for Wi-Fi enabled viewing devices such as PCs, tablets and smartphones. Hence it is a DStv Mobile decoder.

Can anyone get the DStv Mobile Decoder - Drifta?
The Drifta is available to all television lovers (general public) and are available at MultiChoice offices and agents, however due to limited stock at launch it will be offered initially to DStv Premium subscribers first as part of the loyalty programme.

Will there be a commercial Drifta launch in the future?
Yes, the Drifta will be commercially available to anyone living in any of the cities in which it is available.

What is the cost of this device?
The Drifta will cost N14,700 and will be available from MultiChoice offices in all DVB-H coverage cities.

What will the cost of DStv Mobile be when the billing phase commences?
Subscribers will be able to choose from different packages with different pricing options.
Free: monthly, free
Mini: monthly, NGN 680
Maxi: monthly, NGN 1,600
Maxi+: monthly, bundled with DStv Premium subscriptions only at no extra charge

Where will the Drifta be available for purchase?
The Drifta will be available from all MultiChoice centres and dealers in the 10 cities that have DStv Mobile coverage, namely:
Lagos
Ibadan
Port Harcourt
Abuja
Onitsha
Asaba
ABA
Benin City
Kaduna
Enugu

Does a special SIM card need to be inserted into the Drifta for it to work?
The Drifta does not require a SIM card to work

Why does the Drifta only work with selected devices?
At this stage, the Drifta only works with certain devices, however additional devices such as Blackberries, Nokia and Android smartphones will follow in the future. Please note that the device needs to have WiFi.

When will the Drifta be available in other African territories?
The Drifta will launch in Ghana, Kenya and Namibia in July 2011.

What channels will subscribers be able to view via the Drifta?
NIGERIA
Africa Magic (Entertainment)
Africa Magic Yoruba (Entertainment)
E! Entertainment M4M (Entertainment)
BET (Entertainment)
NTA Plus (Free to air, Entertainment)
Channel O (Music)
Trace Urban (Music/events)
Big Brother Amplified
SS Blitz (Sport)
SS9 (Sport)
SS10 (Sport)
SS3 N – DStv Premium Subs ONLY (Sport)
CNNi (News)
NN24 (Free To Air, Entertainment)
Cartoon Network M4M (Animation)

Which devices will the Drifta be compatible with at launch?
Initially this decoder will be compatible with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, PCs, and laptops. Other devices such as Blackberries, Nokia and Android smartphones will follow soon.

Windows:
Requirements:
OS: Windows XP (Min Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Processor: 32 bit and 64 bit
Min Memory: 512MB
Min HDD: 100MB
USB connector

IOS:
Requirements: iPod Touch, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4: IOS Version 4.0, 4.1
iPad: iOS Version 3.2

Who do customers contact with questions or queries about the Drifta?
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding Drifta please do not hesitate to contact us at +234 1 270 3232
General:

What is DVB-H?
DVB-H stands for Digital Video Broadcast Hand-held and is a type of broadcast technology that allows a user with a DVB-H enabled handset or Drifta mobile decoder to view broadcast mobile tv channels.