GOTV Nigeria Guide

This is a page about GOtv Nigeria. See the GOtv channels list, new GOtv packages & price. How to clear GOTV Errors and Pay for GOtv online. #GOtv 2021 guide

GOtv is the home of African television committed to delivering family entertainment to Africa.

Multichoice Nigeria is the makers of GOtv Nigeria. They are also the owner of the top-rated DSTV pay television platform.

One significant difference between DSTV & GOtv is that DSTV is satellite-based while GOtv deploys its service with DVB-T2 – a new digital terrestrial broadcast technology.

GOtv is also available in Zambia where it’s called GoTv Zambia. There’s also GoTv Uganda, GoTv Ghana, GoTv Malawi, GoTv Namibia, GoTv Zimbabwe, and GoTv Kenya. Check out everything you need to know about Go Tv in Nigeria.

Browse this GOtv page using the links below.

Also see: Dstv Nigeria Guide

Prospective GOtv Customer?

If you’re considering getting the GOtv Nigeria package, Here is what you need to know to help you make that decision. GOtv now has 4 new subscription plans. The most sophisticated on the list is the now GOtv max. It cost N3600 per month. Other GOtv subscriptions include GOtv Jolli, GOtv Jinja, and GOtv Smallie.

The GOtv jolli subscription cost N2460 per month. The jinja plan is N1640 p/m while the smallie subscription cost N800 monthly.

See: Telcom Satellites Television – TSTV

What next? GOtv Set Up

Now that you know what you’re getting into,

how much does it cost to set up?

How much is the GOtv decoder in Nigeria? The discounted cost is now 3,600 NGN.

To set up your GOtv, you need the GOtv starter kit. It consist of Decoder + GOtenna + 1 month GOTV Max subscription.

The starter kit now costs N3,600. This is exactly the same price for a Gotv max subscription. So you are practically getting the Gotv decoder and Antenna for free.

So your first GOtv setup will cost you only N3,600.

Now let’s look at how to set up the Gotv decoder and Antenna.

Antenna Assemblage

1. Open the antenna box and bring out the antenna pieces.
2. Through the center of the antenna, pull the cable by the antenna grid.
3. Take the yellow plastic and screw the cable into it.
4. Clip the green and red plastic with the green and red chip on the antenna.
5. Take the U-shape and place it at the center of the antenna close to the antenna grid.
6. Attach the first pole to the antenna grid and attach the second pole bracket with nuts. Do ensure that the arrow on the box is downwards.
7. Place the antenna close to the transmitter where there is no obstruction. It should be pointing towards the transmitter and must be placed where the signal is strongest. Try to get the antenna as high as possible.

Decoder Installation

1. Connect the decoder to the Television with the Audio and Video (AV) cables.
2. Connect the antenna with the decoder through the RF IN plug.
3. Connect the power cable supply.
4. Switch both the TV and Decoder on.
   Goto AV on the TV reemote.

Activate New GOTV Account Online

There is a new online platform where you can easily activate a newly installed Gotv account from the comfort of your home or office. Follow the steps below:

• Go to the new gotv account activation page
• Select your city.
• Enter the surname and Phone number
• Enter IUC in the space provided for it (Your IUC number is located on the red sticker under your decoder.)

Fix GOtv Errors (E16 & E30) Online

There’s an online platform where you can go clear all your GOtv errors – both E16 or E30 errors. You can fix them both on the GOtv special page. All that is required is your GOtv IUC number.

Gotv error occurs when Gotv users wait till their subscription is over they renew it subscribe. This is usually the reasons why these errors occur.

How to Clear GOTV Error Online

• Login to your Gotv dashboard
• Visit Fix Error Page
• Enter your IUC number
• Select the Error code
• Enter the Captcha correctly
• Then hit the green “Fix Error” button.

Gotv Channels List

Before you make that buy; It is a good idea to know how much entertainment/politics/sports you will be getting. This part outlines the updated list of gotv channels for the bouquets. Yeah, all of them.

See the complete gotv channel list for all bouquets (Jolli, Jinja & Smallie.)

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Gotv Max – ₦3600 Per Month 90 Channels

This is the brand new GOtv bouquet – It’s called GOtv Max. The value proposition is “With GOtv Max you can treat yourself to the widest variety of choice entertainment including the best choice of sport.”

And it does have ESPN, SS Football, SS3 & SS4. These SuperSport channels – especially 3 & 4 will show some European, Premier League and Champion League Matches.

GOtv Max now has 90 channels that include two documentaries, four children channels, two music, three religion, 9 general entertainment and movies, 21 local and three news and commerce channels.

Below is the complete GOtv max channel list available on the Max plan:

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Gotv Jolli – ₦2460 per month – 82 Channels

GOtv jolli has 82 channels that offer you four documentaries, lifestyle and education channels, three sports, three children, five music, four religion, 13 General entertainment, three movie, 21 local channels and seven news and commerce channels.

Below are the 82 channels on the GOtv jolli plan.

1. Telemundo
2. Eva +
3. Zee World
4. Discovery Family
5. Real Time
6. NatGeo Wild
7. Spice TV
8. E! Entertainment Television
9. FOX
10. FOX Life
11. CBS Reality
12. AfricaMagic Family
13. AfricaMagic Hausa
14. AfricaMagic Yoruba
15. AfricaMagic Igbo
16. ROK 3
17. ROK 2
18. TVC Entertainment
19. Televista
20. Trybe tv
21. SS Blitz
22. SS Football
23. SS Variety 4
24. Naija FM
25. Wazobia FM
26. Nickelodeon
27. Disney Junior
28. Jim Jam
29. PBS Kids
30. Da Vinci Kids
31. AfricaMagic Epic.
32. AfricaMagic Family.
33. AfricaMagic Hausa.
34. AfricaMagic Yoruba.
35. AfricaMagic Igbo.
36. ROK 3.
37. ROK 2.
38. Spice TV.
39. Televista.
40. Trybe.
41. HIP TV.
42. Sound City.
43. MTV Base
44. Hip TV
45. AFRO Music English
46. Sound City
47. Urban TV
48. Faith
49. Islam Channel
50. Emmanuel TV
51. Dove TV
52. NTA Parliament
53. BBC World News
54. CNN International
55. Al Jazeera
56. Arise News
57. TVC News
58. NTA News24
59. AfricaMagic Epic
60. TNT Africa
61. B4U Movies
62. ITV Benin
63. BISCON tv
64. Liberty TV
65. Tiwa n Tiwa
66. R2TV
67. RAVE
68. NTA2
69. NTA International
70. Silverbird
71. AIT
72. Channels
73. Lagos TV
74. Wazobia TV
75. Arewa 24
76. WAP TV
77. EBS TV
78. OGtv
79. BCOS
80. ONMAX
81. ONMAX.
82. Galaxy TV

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GOTV Jinja – ₦1,640 per month – 57 Channels

GOtv Value plan consists of 57 channels: 1 movie channel, 7 general entertainment channels, 2 sports channels, 3 kids and teens channels, 21 local channels, and many more.

See the complete channel list for the GOtv Jinja subscription plan.

1. AfricaMagic Epic
2. Real Time
3. Spice TV
4. E! Entertainment Television
5. FOX Life
6. AfricaMagic Hausa
7. AfricaMagic Yoruba
8. AfricaMagic Igbo
9. TVC Entertainment
10. Trybe
11. SS Blitz
12. SS Variety 4
13. Naija FM
14. Wazobia FM
15. Nickelodeon
16. Jim Jam
17. PBS Kids.
18. AFRO Music English
19. Sound City
20. Urban TV
21. AfricaMagic Epic.
22. AfricaMagic Hausa.
23. AfricaMagic Yoruba.
24. AfricaMagic Igbo.
25. Spice TV.
26. Trybe.
27. Sound City.
28. Faith
29. Islam Channel
30. Emmanuel TV
31. Dove TV
32. NTA Parliament
33. Al Jazeera
34. Arise News
35. TVC News
36. NTA News24
37. ITV Benin
38. BISCON tv
39. Liberty TV
40. Tiwa n Tiwa
41. RAVE
42. R2TV
43. NTA2
44. NTA International
45. Silverbird
46. AIT
47. Channels
48. Lagos TV
49. Wazobia TV
50. Arewa 24
51. WAP TV
52. EBS TV
53. OGtv
54. BCOS
55. ONMAX
56. ONMAX.
57. Galaxy TV

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Gotv Smallie – ₦800 per month – 36 Channels

You will get 36 channels with the monthly GOtv smallie plan: 1 sports channel, 20 locals, 1 General entertainment, 1 child, two music, four religion, and four news and commerce channels.

Below is the complete list of GOtv smallie channels.

1. Spice TV.
2. TVC Entertainment
3. SS Blitz
4. Naija FM
5. Wazobia FM
6. PBS Kids
7. Faith
8. Islam Channel
9. Dove TV
10. Emmanuel TV
11. AFRO Music English
12. Urban TV
13. NTA Parliament
14. Al Jazeera
15. TVC News
16. NTA News24
17. ITV Benin
18. BISCON tv
19. Liberty TV
20. RAVE
21. R2TV
22. NTA2
23. NTA International
24. Silverbird
25. AIT
26. Channels
27. Lagos TV
28. Wazobia TV
29. Arewa 24
30. WAP TV
31. EBS TV
32. RSTV
33. OGtv
34. BCOS
35. ONMAX.
36. Galaxy TV

Gotv Smallie[YEARLY] – ₦6200 yearly 

This package is exactly like the monthly smallie package. You get 36 cool channels for a full year at just 6200 naira. That translates to about N500 per month. Getting the yearly bouquet saves you lots of money in the long run.

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GoTv Bouquet Nigeria.

During the last update, GOtv Nigeria had only four bouquets(and they’re quite pocket-friendly). GOtv Nigeria bouquets include.

• GoTv Max Package which costs 3600 Naira per month offers 90 General Entertainment Channels with 20 Local.
• GoTv Jolli Package which costs 2460 Naira per month offers 82 General Entertainment Channels with 19 Local.
• GoTv Jinja Package, which costs 1640 Naira per month, offers 57 General Entertainment Channels with 15 Local.
• GoTv Monthly Smallie Package which costs 800 Naira for three months offers 36 General Entertainment Channels with 21 Local Channels.
• GoTv Yearly Smallie Package which cost 6200 naira and will last for 12 calendar months. There are 25 channels here

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Use the link below to browse around

Pay Gotv Online using Quickteller

To make payment to Gotv using QuickTeller, follow the steps below.

To pay your GOtv subscription online:

• Switch your decoder on if your account has already been disconnected.
• Log on to www.quickteller.com/gotv and select the GOtv bouquet of your choice (GOtv or GOtvplus).
• Enter your e-mail address, IUC number, and enter your mobile phone number.
• Click NEXT.
• Enter the GOtv subscriber’s name and confirm that your IUC number was filled correctly.
• Click PAY and click on your debit card type, i.e. Interswitch, Verve or MasterCard.
• Enter your card details, i.e. Card Number and Expiry Date as inscribed on your debit card, and then enter your four-digit PIN.
• Click PAY once, the transaction has been completed, and your GOtv account is credited, your viewing will be restored.

GOtv TV Guide

Want to see a schedule of shows to be shown on each of your gotv? That’s what the Gotv TV guide is for. You can access it here – https://eazy.gotvafrica.com/en/ng/tv-guide

How To Set Up Parental Control On Your GOtv Decoder

• Press the GOtv or Menu button on your remote
• Scroll to parental control
• Select PG settings
• Enter 1234 as default pin
• Change global blocking to personalise
• To activate scroll down to PARENTAL GUIDANCE SETTINGS and select 18.
• Alternatively, you can select BLOCK CHANNELS
• Choose the channel number you intend blocking and press OK

GOTV Nigeria Customer Care Contact

See Gotv Nigeria customer care contact details below

GOtv NIGERIA CUSTOMER CARE CONTACT
GOtv cc phone	+234 803 904 4688
GOtv Nigeria email	[email protected]
GOtv NG Twitter handle	https://twitter.com/gotvng
GOtv NG facebook	https://www.facebook.com/GOtvNg
GOtv NG website	http://nigeria.gotvafrica.com/
GOtv shortcode	4688
GOtv Nigeria USSD	*288*1#
GOtv Contact Address	Multichoice Nigeria Limited, Plot 1381 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State

Where to Buy GOtv?

You are looking for a place to buy, fix or subscribe to your GOtv tariff plans? Yes. There are GOtv dealers scattered all over the country. These dealers have been carefully arranged on a new dealers page at the GOtv website. Click Here find a dealer close to you.

What are the benefits offered to Gotv subscribers?

Customers with GOtv Max and Plus who remain connected for 3 months will be eligible for airtime prizes as an appreciation for their continuing support.

Customers that make payments early for GOtv Plus will continue to receive 1 week of GOtv Max Sports.

Customers who pay promptly for GOtv Max and Plus will have access to 2 free channels until February 28, 2021, when they will be removed.

How can I get my new GOtv decoder to work?

Activate your decoder on your own by texting the following word: accept*IUC number*Surname*mobile number*City*GOtvPlus# and text it to 22688. Instance: Accept*2000123544*Surname*2631234152*City*GOtvMax#

Where can I get more information about GOtv?

Call +233 0302 740 555 to reach their self-service line and follow the audio directions, or go to www.gotvafrica.com and eazy.gotvafrica.com.

What does E16 error signify, and how can I get rid of it?

E16 indicates that your decoder has been turned off. Before paying for your subscription, make sure your decoder is turned on. If you’re still getting the E16 error message, text reset and your ICU number to 44688.

E30 indicates that your decoder has been disconnected or that there has been zero reception for a long period of time. If your subscription has already been fully paid, turn on your decoder and send a text message to 44688 to remove the error notice on your decoder.

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