| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Jerrywhite77: 7:41am On Jun 24 |
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Nwaotu10(m): 7:41am On Jun 24 |
determination26:
Sure they do, I actually read the post from a nairalander talking about how he has been enjoying the unlimited 20 (20 for 20mbps download speed) from airtel. He stated that the router comes in two variants, an outdoor unit(ODU) and the normal 5G routers that usually come with a small power bank. I was reading as a guest and I didn't save the link to that particular post, it would have come in handy at this point. I don't know if it's just me, but lately, MTN data just seem like a bottle of fanta given to a toddler, it's exhausted in no time. I've spent 8k on data this week alone. I thought I was the only one who noticed how quickly MTN data drains. The 20GB I usually buy doesn’t even last a week.  2 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by superCleanworks(m): 7:42am On Jun 24 |
pocohantas:
Thanks. I am not really worried about it as I have gotten used to data and electricity costs due to my work. However, people kept mentioning smart tv and I almost thought it was free to use. So, it was more of a shock for me.
The airtel 5g router sounds like a good idea. That is if truly Airtel offers unlimited at 20k. free advice, if you would consider it. I watch almost all my stuff on YouTube. I used to wonder where all the data sub went to till I adjusted the display settings from 1080p to 480p. And voila!, no more zapping. I don't do Netflix so I am not sure if they also have such adjustment options. If you're contented with watching everything on YouTube, then with this solution, you would wonder why your sub is not running out. Give it a try and spot the difference. Save the thanks for later. 👍🏽 |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by ProfChris10(m): 7:46am On Jun 24 |
pocohantas:
Use smart TV they say,
Only mumu dey use DSTV.
It's not advisable to run a smart TV on capped data plans. There are some internet service provider that offers uncapped data plans but at a higher initial cost for installation. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by georgee(m): 7:46am On Jun 24 |
Konjiboii:
I have been using them for 8yrs now, they have their moments but they are truly unlimited, even when there’s downtime they let you know and they will extend your subscription if you ask nicely. Hmmmm If i go by this, means they have changed. Tizeti i used 6/7yrs ago na war and calamity I have used almost all the ISPs.. Starlink has come to my rescue 1 Like |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by frankputer: 7:47am On Jun 24 |
mediclife1987:
Hello, just installed my DSTV after a long hiatus since 2022, the decoder came on and began upgrading but it suddenly stopped sending signal to the TV, and showed a yellow light on the decoder, which refused to switch to green or red when the power button is pressed.
I've informed DSTV and they told me to bring the decoder tomorrow with the power adapter to their nearest office.
The installer is telling me the decoder installation probably hanged, and I might need to buy another decoder.
Abeg make una epp me oh, I just bought this decoder brand new in 2020 oh. So decoder go just spoil within 4yrs laidat ni? Take it to the shop, They have direct access to DSTV server, They will upgrade it sharp sharp. I have done that severally. It usually occurs when ever your decoder is not connected or upgraded for a long period of time, one month and above. That installer na criminal. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Sapiosexuality(m): 7:53am On Jun 24 |
Didn't your Smart TV come with an inbuilt decorder? You simply need to find out, and connect to a dish outside the house to get free channels depending on the satellites you connect to.
And for yours to suck 120gb when connected to a network means you must have been watching movies at 1444pixels and above. 720p and 480p will not suck that amount of data in four days. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Tribal: 7:55am On Jun 24 |
Nwaotu10:
I thought I was the only one who noticed how quickly MTN data drains. The 20GB I usually buy doesn’t even last a week. That is why I switched to Glo too which is also reliable where I live. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by decub: 8:00am On Jun 24 |
pocohantas:
Use smart TV they say,
Only mumu dey use DSTV.
Depends on what she watched. YouTube has some settings which saves you a lot of data. The quality of 480P is just fine for almost everyone. Adjusting this setting to Auto or 1080P will just drain your data unnecessarily. Netflix, DSFTV stream, Showmax and most other movie apps have this feature too. An 80GB monthly sub on MTN serves me for both work and TV. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by dsamedaniels(m): 8:04am On Jun 24 |
chatinent:
Installation of Starlink would cost you over ₦40 0k. And I think there's a ₦30k+ monthly fee. Good side is it's unlimited; monthly is monthly..no expiration midway.
Secondly, if you are on MTN, you could do a 150gb for ₦16k monthly on a MiFi (or your personal device then share hotspot). Dial *121# for the offer from MTN.
Either way, both the smart tv, Starlink and DSTv are expensive. I use them and I can tell you there's no cheaper option.
I stopped using DSTv too tho since I watched only football with it. I use a free app to stream Live Matches now.
Meanwhile, if you are the movie type, you can download Movie Box on Appstore or Playstore and download movies free. Any movies.
If you follow a tv program or want a larger selection of movies (selected for you), DSTv can help. There is a movie package too.
Netflix is also expensive but can give you latest movies too and you can't find every movie you want there cos some are on Amazon, HBO, Disney etc. You'd do a monthly subscription plus data.
Please which do you stream football with? The one I was using, since I updated it, is not showing again. Thank you
Cheers. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by HaneefahRN(f): 8:08am On Jun 24 |
You need unlimited data |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Sapiosexuality(m): 8:08am On Jun 24 |
A305:
I switched to IPTV live streaming by getting an android TV box last month. I also got Airtel 5G router. With the experience I have had so far; I WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK TO DSTV OR USE ANY CABLE TV.
I watch more of Geopolitics news and football but hate it that I can't have access to RT news which is my favorite news network. I hate all the CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, Reuter, DW, France24, Euronews, Skynews, Nbc, Fox new of this world
They are all western manipulation and propaganda machine. I despise them all. The only news source I consume are Russian RT news, Al Jazeera and Chinese CGTN. Since the start of Russo-Ukraine war, RT was banned from YouTube. I couldn't get it anywhere, DSTV use to show it but they stopped even long before Ukraine war.
Ever since I began Livestream I have access to RT news, I have access to all live sports for free, I stream blockbuster movies and even old movies from yesteryears.
Sometimes I wonder why it took me so long to discover this. At this point, I don't care how much I spend on data, (currently I do the airtel monthly 20k unlimited data subscription), as long as I have access to what I enjoy to watch. I will stick with streaming. Lol. I used to watch RT and Al Jazeera too much too. Even Press TV until I realised they are all the same or worse. Now I watch all. Don't let these guys confuse you. Al Jazeera has semblance of objectivity but they are pro-Qatar, pro-Shia, anti-Isreal and the same thing goes for Press TV though at a worse level. CNN is pro-Isreal, pro-Usa, anti-Russia and the same goes for Fox News only that while Fox is Pro-Republicans, CNN is Pro- democrats. DwTv, France24 and SkyNews are the most objective you will find. DW is more into documentary and not really as in-depth as Aljazeera, CNN or even SkyNews. The most ridiculous for me is RT. They call every channel bad but they can't even criticise anything in Russia. Not even the president. It's too much propaganda for anyone to handle. It doesn't have the maturity or tact of Al Jazeera or CGTN or even the ridiculousness of CNN. So, RT is lying to you. If you really want something fair you either watch all of them or try France24 and SkyNews. I would have recommended Al Jazeera but they are only fair if there's no Qatari interest in the subject matter. 6 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Mosdiii(m): 8:10am On Jun 24 |
MrBrownJay1:
unless you have unlimited data, using a smart TV for watching content is useless... and might as well stay with DSTV.
if you do have unlimited data, you can easily get an IPTV app on your smart TV and watch channels/movies/series/sport etc from all over the world. I have been using IPTV now for the past 2 years... It's the best thing since the time of popcorn 1 Like |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 8:17am On Jun 24 |
A305:
both sides dishes out propaganda. No doubt, but I'm more convenient listening to the propaganda of the middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia rather than then hypocritical west. You think the east doesn't show hypocrisy? You think if they were in America's place they wouldn't do worse things? America is definitely flawed, absolutely, but I wouldn't want to live under a world hegemon that is autocratic. As much I feel a dictatorial regime can be beneficial if the leader is benevolent and it may just be what some countries need currently to move forward, a lack of dissenting voices is not too good for human development. No one knows it all. The number of people that have fallen out a window in one Eastern European country send shivers down my spine.😔😔 2 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by paymentvoucher: 8:26am On Jun 24 |
You can roll over your data depending on the internet provider. I am using SPECTRANET and I haven't regretted dumping my DSTV wonder233:
So, at the heart of the matter is cost... and utilization:
So, with Dstv, you subscribe monthly, at say, 12,500 or 15,700 for compact, but you hardly stay at home to watch, besides, they have old movies, but sole rights to some key programs like football, reality shows, etc.
On the other hand, with smart TV, you have to subscribe to the apps - Netflix, showmax, prime, etc, say 6,000, then get unlimited monthly data for about 25,000., which, like. Dstv, requires monthly subscription irrespective of usage...
For me, I think, its still cost effective to stick with Dstv, in addition to data subscription on your phone (which is inevitable). This, you can use.for Netflix and co on your mobile when you can.
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Sapiosexuality(m): 8:32am On Jun 24 |
tplayer:
You think the east doesn't show hypocrisy? You think if they were in America's place they wouldn't do worse things?
America is definitely flawed, absolutely, but I wouldn't want to live under a world hegemon that is autocratic.
As much I feel a dictatorial regime can be beneficial if the leader is benevolent and it may just be what some countries need currently to move forward, a lack of dissenting voices is not too good for human development. No one knows it all.
The number of people that have fallen out a window in one Eastern European country send shivers down my spine.😔😔 Truth is that people do not watch these channels to decide for themselves. They decide the truth and then may try to watch it once it a blue moon to confirm their bias. The most ridiculous channel among these big boys for me is RT. Their propaganda is so weird, strange and opinionated that I watch it just for laughs. Imagine a channel that can't critique itself in any form talking about objectivity. CGTN would have been like that but they don't carry the holier than thou attitude of RT or even continuously dish out top level Chinese propaganda. I just hope FirstPost and Wion do not end up like RT. The most objective for me, even though every channel still has a doze of bias, is France24. Nobody is safe from criticism. Not the president, not Israel, USA, Russia, china, not even France. They once ran a documentary on how France enslaved Africa something no state sponsored channel will dare try. A documentary that puts them in bad light. The problem is that people love to categorize western media as a single entity with a single ideology when it's obvious that BBC, the Washington Post and TRT World (western and eastern) are anti-Isreal. 4 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Nwaotu10(m): 8:37am On Jun 24 |
Tribal:
That is why I switched to Glo too which is also reliable where I live. I would have considered Glo, but their network is unreliable, even in their strong coverage areas. The signal fluctuates unpredictably. MTN provides a stable network connection, but their data depltes quickly. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by omohaktv: 8:39am On Jun 24 |
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Moniya4Real(m): 8:42am On Jun 24 |
Nice thread by the OP. Well, guys, i bought a very neat Samsung Smart TV only to be restricted to Aljazeera but found out Netflix no longer run on the model- 2011 or lower. I nearly cried. i tried upgrading but didn’t work. What do i do guys?. Thanks |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Moniya4Real(m): 8:51am On Jun 24 |
i don’t think we should categorize them as “Autocratic” but rather-“Illiberal democracies . One thing that is obvious with the latter is; They hardly/do no interfere in other lesser countries internal affairs. History , so far shows they have NOT. But you see the so called democratic countries of the west, they are best at destabilizing even democratic countries that they don’t consider pliable to control OR acts against their own interests.“ tplayer:
You think the east doesn't show hypocrisy? You think if they were in America's place they wouldn't do worse things?
America is definitely flawed, absolutely, but I wouldn't want to live under a world hegemon that is autocratic.
As much I feel a dictatorial regime can be beneficial if the leader is benevolent and it may just be what some countries need currently to move forward, a lack of dissenting voices is not too good for human development. No one knows it all.
The number of people that have fallen out a window in one Eastern European country send shivers down my spine.😔😔 |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by eemjay17(m): 9:03am On Jun 24 |
Is the Nokia fast mile a universal router? And how much is it? Vicky2k:
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by isahsalee: 9:07am On Jun 24 |
I experienced same but, I have over come it.
First, I know you have a satellite dish with an lnb, get extra 2 lnb then, call installer to track Nicomsat, joy and Lynsat-former TSTV position
* On Nicomsat, over 450 channels with over 300 channels HD premium channels including MBC channels, TRT world, Al jazeera, and local channels.
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 9:18am On Jun 24 |
Sapiosexuality:
Lol. I used to watch RT and Al Jazeera too much too. Even Press TV until I realised they are all the same or worse. Now I watch all. Don't let these guys confuse you.
Al Jazeera has semblance of objectivity but they are pro-Qatar, pro-Shia, anti-Isreal and the same thing goes for Press TV though at a worse level. CNN is pro-Isreal, pro-Usa, anti-Russia and the same goes for Fox News only that while Fox is Pro-Republicans, CNN is Pro- democrats.
DwTv, France24 and SkyNews are the most objective you will find. DW is more into documentary and not really as in-depth as Aljazeera, CNN or even SkyNews.
The most ridiculous for me is RT. They call every channel bad but they can't even criticise anything in Russia. Not even the president. It's too much propaganda for anyone to handle. It doesn't have the maturity or tact of Al Jazeera or CGTN or even the ridiculousness of CNN.
So, RT is lying to you. If you really want something fair you either watch all of them or try France24 and SkyNews. I would have recommended Al Jazeera but they are only fair if there's no Qatari interest in the subject matter. You must be a geopolitical guru. You stated pure facts 💯. I love your post; I won't lie 🤗🤗 2 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by MrBrownJay1(m): 9:21am On Jun 24 |
CaptainFM1:
There are free IPTV. I don't know why you are dashing someone €45. And if you know how to configure Kodi, your world of entertainment has just begun!
Download Kodi from official app store and install super repo addons. You can send me €20 for this info. if you follow closely my post on this thread, i just uploaded links to steady free iptv channel (non premium) AND link to free premium channel as well. as i have explained earlier, the free premium links are not steady and always break after a few weeks, so after using free premium links for about 2years, i finally paid for a premium channel subscription and it makes my IPTV life so much more easier. Mosdiii:
I have been using IPTV now for the past 2 years... It's the best thing since the time of popcorn yessir!!! i feel exactly the same way. Moniya4Real:
Nice thread by the OP. Well, guys, i bought a very neat Samsung Smart TV only to be restricted to Aljazeera but found out Netflix no longer run on the model- 2011 or lower. I nearly cried. i tried upgrading but didn’t work. What do i do guys?. Thanks if you have unlimited internet, then simply download the app SMARTIPTV on your tv and use it for the 1 month free trial....upload any one of the link i posted earlier, and enjoy free premium channels for 1 month! Jerrywhite77:
Wow..
Thanks you are welcome, let me know if you have any issues. DAramis:
Can you give info on the steady website you got the link (45 Euro per year subscription)?
There are so many fake ads on this things or links with lots of buffering. no scam here and you will have to contact them directly for that... i posted their whatsapp and email above (i think they are in Morocco). i have been with them for a while now and their service has never let me down, never buffers, never get broken.... perfect setup for me. i 1st used them for a 1 month trial before i started using their yearly service. CaptainFM1:
There are free IPTV. I don't know why you are dashing someone €45. And if you know how to configure Kodi, your world of entertainment has just begun!
Download Kodi from official app store and install super repo addons. You can send me €20 for this info. never tried Kodi but i just looked and sadly no Kodi on LG store and pain in the ass to sideload it. 45€ per year is a bargain "for me" to have all premium channels on earth. thats like less than 4€ per month for fantastic content from everywhere around the world. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 9:24am On Jun 24 |
Moniya4Real:
i don’t think we should categorize them as “Autocratic” but rather-“Illiberal democracies . One thing that is obvious with the latter is; They hardly/do no interfere in other lesser countries internal affairs. History , so far shows they have NOT. But you see the so called democratic countries of the west, they are best at destabilizing even democratic countries that they don’t consider pliable to control OR acts against their own interests.“ Are you kidding me? "They hardly interfere in other lesser countries." Like, are you for real. Interference is not until you put military boots on the ground. Nigeria, as regionalised as our power is, tries to influence or lord itself over its West African counterpart. That's what make you a regional hegemon. It's the stuff of international politics. You try to bend others to do your bidding. This brings positive outcomes that helps make you climbs up the geopolitical ladder or help maintain your hegemony. 2 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 9:25am On Jun 24 |
TheSuperX:
Stop deceiving yourself, that much data cannot drain in 4 days, maybe you don't Know the amount of data you subscribed for. You're funny. Data usage is DATA USAGE. It depends on what the person is using the data for. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 9:27am On Jun 24 |
Vicky2k:
It's Unlimited but Speed based and no FUP. Unlimited 20 is 20K Monthly at 20mb/s, Unlimited 35 is 35K at 35mb/s, Unlimited 50 is 50K at 50mb/s Thank you. I'll check them out. |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by MICHEALADEX(m): 9:29am On Jun 24 |
Allardyce:
I suggest that you download Showmax so that you may watch the newest films and cast them on your smart TV.
I don't really have time to watch my DSTV which is running on Compact Plus.... When I have some free time, I simply launch the Showmax app, choose a live match or interesting movie, and cast it to my laptop.
The only time I make use of my DSTV is to vote for my Friend at Nigeria Idol, or to Stream Simon's Snake in the City show. Cast ke You go soon cast when olosho drop on your tv screen Or You forget to disconnect while in toilet, you come open your WhatsApp 2 Likes |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 9:35am On Jun 24 |
Sapiosexuality:
Truth is that people do not watch these channels to decide for themselves. They decide the truth and then may try to watch it once it a blue moon to confirm their bias.
The most ridiculous channel among these big boys for me is RT. Their propaganda is so weird, strange and opinionated that I watch it just for laughs. Imagine a channel that can't critique itself in any form talking about objectivity.
CGTN would have been like that but they don't carry the holier than thou attitude of RT or even continuously dish out top level Chinese propaganda. I just hope FirstPost and Wion do not end up like RT.
The most objective for me, even though every channel still has a doze of bias, is France24. Nobody is safe from criticism. Not the president, not Israel, USA, Russia, china, not even France.
They once ran a documentary on how France enslaved Africa something no state sponsored channel will dare try. A documentary that puts them in bad light.
The problem is that people love to categorize western media as a single entity with a single ideology when it's obvious that BBC, the Washington Post and TRT World (western and eastern) are anti-Isreal.
I am following you immediately.You give clear-eyed analysis.
That lady has brought her Indian bias to Firstpost. Although I agree they can be a breath of fresh air sha.
Wion is typically anti-china and anti-pakistan for obvious reason (it's an Indian establishment). They like to talk about the bad in China and co, but I'm waiting for when they will talk about their own caste system, the excesses of the Modi government, etc.
Wion tries to delicately walk the fine line between being Pro- and anti- Russian in the current Russian-Ukrainian war. It's not an easy thing to do sha considering historically warm Indian-Russian relations. Russian provided some serious help to India in the past. Look it up.
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 9:37am On Jun 24 |
Sapiosexuality:
Truth is that people do not watch these channels to decide for themselves. They decide the truth and then may try to watch it once it a blue moon to confirm their bias.
The most ridiculous channel among these big boys for me is RT. Their propaganda is so weird, strange and opinionated that I watch it just for laughs. Imagine a channel that can't critique itself in any form talking about objectivity.
CGTN would have been like that but they don't carry the holier than thou attitude of RT or even continuously dish out top level Chinese propaganda. I just hope FirstPost and Wion do not end up like RT.
The most objective for me, even though every channel still has a doze of bias, is France24. Nobody is safe from criticism. Not the president, not Israel, USA, Russia, china, not even France.
They once ran a documentary on how France enslaved Africa something no state sponsored channel will dare try. A documentary that puts them in bad light.
The problem is that people love to categorize western media as a single entity with a single ideology when it's obvious that BBC, the Washington Post and TRT World (western and eastern) are anti-Isreal.
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| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tplayer: 9:38am On Jun 24 |
Sapiosexuality:
Truth is that people do not watch these channels to decide for themselves. They decide the truth and then may try to watch it once it a blue moon to confirm their bias.
The most ridiculous channel among these big boys for me is RT. Their propaganda is so weird, strange and opinionated that I watch it just for laughs. Imagine a channel that can't critique itself in any form talking about objectivity.
CGTN would have been like that but they don't carry the holier than thou attitude of RT or even continuously dish out top level Chinese propaganda. I just hope FirstPost and Wion do not end up like RT.
The most objective for me, even though every channel still has a doze of bias, is France24. Nobody is safe from criticism. Not the president, not Israel, USA, Russia, china, not even France.
They once ran a documentary on how France enslaved Africa something no state sponsored channel will dare try. A documentary that puts them in bad light.
The problem is that people love to categorize western media as a single entity with a single ideology when it's obvious that BBC, the Washington Post and TRT World (western and eastern) are anti-Isreal.
You have a new follower 1 Like |
| Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Moniya4Real(m): 9:42am On Jun 24 |
Yes! i meant interferences in terms of going all the way to instigate a regime change in less developed countries. This, the US has done in many countries of the world. That is the main reason the US is now an enemy of Iran. tplayer:
Are you kidding me? "They hardly interfere in other lesser countries." Like, are you for real.
Interference is not until you put military boots on the ground.
Nigeria, as regionalised as our power is, tries to influence or lord itself over its West African counterpart. That's what make you a regional hegemon. It's the stuff of international politics.
You try to bend others to do your bidding. This brings positive outcomes that helps make you climbs up the geopolitical ladder or help maintain your hegemony. |
