{"id":30105,"date":"2025-07-10T14:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=30105"},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:43:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:43:48","slug":"dth-satellite-still-vital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/dth-satellite-still-vital\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct-to\u2011Home (DTH) Satellite Still Vital in Africa\u2019s Streaming Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As internet-driven streaming services surge across the globe, Africa is experiencing its own entertainment metamorphosis. Cities like Lagos and Nairobi buzz with fiber-optic rollouts and mobile broadband expansion. Still, Direct\u2011to\u2011Home (DTH) satellite TV remains central to millions of homes across the continent. Far from an outdated technology, DTH continues to hold its ground\u2014especially in regions where broadband coverage remains shallow or costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-renewed-look-at-dt-hs-unparalleled-reach\">A Renewed Look at DTH\u2019s Unparalleled Reach<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wide-ranging-accessibility\">Wide-Ranging Accessibility<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#critical-infrastructure-gaps\">Critical Infrastructure Gaps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dth-versus-ott-and-dtt-a-balanced-media-landscape\">DTH Versus OTT and DTT: A Balanced Media Landscape<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#satellite-vs-streaming-ott\">Satellite vs. Streaming (OTT)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#satellite-vs-digital-terrestrial-television-dtt\">Satellite vs. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#multichoice-star-times-zuku-satellite-industry-leaders\">Multichoice, StarTimes &amp; Zuku: Satellite Industry Leaders<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#multichoices-d-stv\">Multichoice\u2019s DStv<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#star-times-expands-budgets\">StarTimes Expands Budgets<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#zuku-and-multiplay-packages\">Zuku and Multiplay Packages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#innovations-and-evolution-in-dth\">Innovations and Evolution in DTH<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#enhanced-analytics-targeted-advertising\">Enhanced Analytics &amp; Targeted Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#broader-connectivity-with-hybrid-models\">Broader Connectivity with Hybrid Models<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#supporting-social-needs\">Supporting Social Needs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-social-impact-of-satellite-broadcast\">The Social Impact of Satellite Broadcast<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#education-and-telehealth\">Education and Telehealth<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#agriculture-and-rural-empowerment\">Agriculture and Rural Empowerment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#closing-the-digital-divide\">Closing the Digital Divide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#challenges-facing-dth-today\">Challenges Facing DTH Today<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#high-bandwidth-costs\">High Bandwidth Costs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#piracy-and-regulation\">Piracy and Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-content-monetization\">Local Content Monetization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#looking-ahead-the-future-role-of-satellite\">Looking Ahead: The Future Role of Satellite<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#complementing-not-competing\">Complementing, Not Competing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#focus-on-hybrid-integration\">Focus on Hybrid Integration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#new-revenue-streams\">New Revenue Streams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion-a-vital-evolving-medium\">Conclusion: A Vital, Evolving Medium<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#join-our-whats-app-community\">Join our WhatsApp community<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#block-781c2822-808f-4400-88ac-07218cb8f2a2\">Join Our Social Media Channels:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-renewed-look-at-dt-hs-unparalleled-reach\"><strong>A Renewed Look at DTH\u2019s Unparalleled Reach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wide-ranging-accessibility\"><strong>Wide-Ranging Accessibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Africa\u2019s geography\u2014its vast rural expanses, jungles, mountains, and remote villages\u2014poses persistent connectivity challenges. While broadband infrastructure steadily improves, pockets of the continent still endure long waits for reliable internet access. Here, DTH satellite remains unmatched in its ability to beam high-quality content directly into homes, bypassing the need for extensive ground-based infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite platforms can seamlessly deliver via geostationary satellites like those used by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DStv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MultiChoice\u2019s DStv<\/a>\u2014now available in over 50 countries\u2014and China\u2019s StarTimes. Meanwhile, emerging low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations like Starlink are beginning to attract attention, though traditional DTH keeps a firm grip on broadcast TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-.jpg\" alt=\"Direct-to\u2011Home (DTH) Satellite Still Vital in Africa\u2019s Streaming Race\" class=\"wp-image-30113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race--631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race--640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race--681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"critical-infrastructure-gaps\"><strong>Critical Infrastructure Gaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even today, numerous African regions remain without reliable mobile broadband. For instance, in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelsat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SatelliteConnectivityTheKeytoAfricasDigitalTransformation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28%<\/a> of citizens lack access to mobile broadband, and in Ethiopia nearly 17 million people remain offline. In such environments, DTH offers free-to-air and pay-TV options that are both stable and relatively affordable\u2014proving that satellite\u2019s ubiquity remains relevant in the streaming age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dth-versus-ott-and-dtt-a-balanced-media-landscape\"><strong>DTH Versus OTT and DTT: A Balanced Media Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"satellite-vs-streaming-ott\"><strong>Satellite vs. Streaming (OTT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While streaming services like Netflix and Showmax have entered key African markets, they\u2019re largely limited to urban centers with solid broadband. Even in South Africa, where internet coverage is stronger, only a subset of consumers pays for high-speed access\u2014leaving core DTH offerings intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"satellite-vs-digital-terrestrial-television-dtt\"><strong>Satellite vs. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DTT has gained traction in countries like Kenya and Nigeria, offering cost-effective alternatives to satellite. But it&#8217;s not universal. DTH dominates South African households, holding about 75% of pay-TV market share, while DTT&#8217;s adoption varies widely . For many viewers, satellite still represents the most reliable, scalable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multichoice-star-times-zuku-satellite-industry-leaders\"><strong>Multichoice, StarTimes &amp; Zuku: Satellite Industry Leaders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multichoices-d-stv\"><strong>Multichoice\u2019s DStv<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1995 and serving over 50 countries, DStv remains Africa\u2019s pay-TV titan. Despite economic pressures causing subscriber decline in some markets (e.g., Nigeria), its hybrid model\u2014including internet-based Showmax\u2014is helping to mitigate losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"star-times-expands-budgets\"><strong>StarTimes Expands Budgets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently hitting around 13 million DVB users and 20 million OTT consumers, StarTimes has extended its satellite and terrestrial reach via dual-mode decoders. They\u2019re also rolling out solar-powered \u201csatellite villages\u201d to reach underserved communities. This innovative combo approach keeps StarTimes competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zuku-and-multiplay-packages\"><strong>Zuku and Multiplay Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenyan-based Zuku combines satellite pay-TV with fiber-optic internet in bundled \u201ctriple play\u201d packages. With strong ambitions, they\u2019re aiming to deepen rural market penetration by reducing installation costs and integrating solar solutions .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH.jpg\" alt=\"Direct-to\u2011Home (DTH) Satellite Still Vital in Africa\u2019s Streaming Race\" class=\"wp-image-30116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-681x681.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"innovations-and-evolution-in-dth\"><strong>Innovations and Evolution in DTH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhanced-analytics-targeted-advertising\"><strong>Enhanced Analytics &amp; Targeted Advertising<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite platforms are integrating modern features like dynamic ad insertion and audience analytics\u2014tools once exclusive to internet broadcasting. This enables broadcasters to offer tailored content and monetization strategies in local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"broader-connectivity-with-hybrid-models\"><strong>Broader Connectivity with Hybrid Models<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEO and geostationary satellite systems are converging. Providers like Inmarsat and Intelsat offer hybrid services combining GEO and LEO beams to serve areas lacking terrestrial networks. These models support both media delivery and remote internet access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-social-needs\"><strong>Supporting Social Needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite access fosters more than entertainment\u2014it underpins education, healthcare, and financial services. Rural clinics rely on satellite internet for telehealth; farmers benefit from satellite weather alerts and agri-tech; and students connect to online classes that would otherwise be inaccessible .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-social-impact-of-satellite-broadcast\"><strong>The Social Impact of Satellite Broadcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"education-and-telehealth\"><strong>Education and Telehealth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Ghana\u2019s Joy Learning Channel to Kenya\u2019s iMlango program using Avanti satellite broadband, DTH is vital in educational delivery where schools lack internet. Telemedicine also thrives on satellite networks, especially in areas spotlighted in the Covid\u201119 response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agriculture-and-rural-empowerment\"><strong>Agriculture and Rural Empowerment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellites help farmers access crop, weather, and market information\u2014key tools for improving yields and resilience. For instance, satellite data tracking locust swarms and climate trends directly supports food security efforts across Africa .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"closing-the-digital-divide\"><strong>Closing the Digital Divide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite broadband helps bridge connectivity divides: between rural and urban, online and offline. As broadband prices remain high\u2014currently defined as 1\u202fGB costing more than 2% of monthly income in many African countries\u2014satellite access offers an affordable bridge until ground networks catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"challenges-facing-dth-today\"><strong>Challenges Facing DTH Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-bandwidth-costs\"><strong>High Bandwidth Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite operators face steep bandwidth and orbital costs. Pricing pressures from terrestrial and OTT alternatives make satellite economics tighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"piracy-and-regulation\"><strong>Piracy and Regulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signal piracy undermines revenue, and navigating national broadcast regulations adds complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-content-monetization\"><strong>Local Content Monetization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While urban markets are willing to pay for curated content, monetizing in rural areas remains difficult. However, targeted ad models and bundled packages are slowly closing the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-1024x564.jpg\" alt=\"Direct-to\u2011Home (DTH) Satellite Still Vital in Africa\u2019s Streaming Race\" class=\"wp-image-30115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-1024x564.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-1536x846.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-2048x1128.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-763x420.jpg 763w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-640x352.jpg 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Direct-to\u2011Home-DTH-Satellite-Still-Vital-in-Africas-Streaming-Race-681x375.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead-the-future-role-of-satellite\"><strong>Looking Ahead: The Future Role of Satellite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"complementing-not-competing\"><strong>Complementing, Not Competing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite isn\u2019t vanishing\u2014it\u2019s pivoting. Providers are evolving DTH into hybrid offerings, blending broadcast with broadband-enabled features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focus-on-hybrid-integration\"><strong>Focus on Hybrid Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By including streaming apps and catch-up services on satellite decoders, platforms like MultiChoice and Zuku are catering to modern viewer demands while keeping satellite at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-revenue-streams\"><strong>New Revenue Streams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dynamic advertising, data insights, and customizable bundles are unlocking monetization opportunities across urban and rural markets. As DTH platforms integrate data analytics and programmatic capabilities, they\u2019re building a future-focused, revenue-rich ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-a-vital-evolving-medium\"><strong>Conclusion: A Vital, Evolving Medium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct\u2011to\u2011Home satellite remains a potent force in Africa\u2019s media landscape. It delivers unmatched reach, essential social services, and evolving entertainment experiences. As internet penetration grows, satellite adapts\u2014hybridizing, modernizing, and refining its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far from becoming obsolete, <strong>Direct\u2011to\u2011Home Satellite Africa<\/strong> is reimagining itself\u2014not just as a broadcast platform, but as a foundational pillar for Africa\u2019s digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"join-our-whats-app-community\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/GxfCtlAzWSMAtz92Gn6fws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our WhatsApp community<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-781c2822-808f-4400-88ac-07218cb8f2a2\"><strong>Join Our Social Media Channels:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-7f1167e2-4d1e-498d-8b5d-51a7facf8143\">WhatsApp:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaINDLn8V0toq2u6BJ34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-06277f4b-c258-480b-9030-f5969670c29e\">Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Naijaeyess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-ff0b00c2-1985-421e-9ed2-be22cbc6c296\">Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naija_eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-85952e5c-d81a-4558-99d3-fe0754b170d0\">Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naijaeyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-fd1b14c1-d658-47be-b184-e5cf79716864\">TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@naijaeyes2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/category\/tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ THE LATEST TECH&nbsp; NEWS<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As internet-driven streaming services surge across the globe, Africa is experiencing its own entertainment metamorphosis. Cities like Lagos and Nairobi buzz with fiber-optic rollouts and mobile broadband expansion. Still, Direct\u2011to\u2011Home (DTH) satellite TV remains central to millions of homes across the continent. 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