Some few years ago, Showmax made a landing into Nigeria. That was the beginning of internet streaming and mobile TV, which currently threatens to displace cable TV. Before long, some other pay-TV providers began to join the mobile streaming industry. MultiChoice DStv partnered with Showmax to provide on-the-go streaming service to its users. Similarly, Startimes TV came up with the Startimes ON as its live TV streaming service for Nigerians. Today, MTN Nigeria has joined to partner with Showmax on another thrilling package. Showmax on MTN has gone live to provide all MTN users access to unlimited movies, series, live Football and events on the Showmax platform. In this article, I shall show you how to enjoy streaming Showmax on MTN. You will learn to choose your package and pay for Showmax subscriptions. Officially, Showmax streaming services is now available in Nigeria. Every day, more pay-TV providers and tech companies partner with the world’s foremost online streaming service provider. Consequently, they offer unlimited movies, live sports etc entertainments to their customers.
What is Showmax
Some may say that Showmax is new. Indeed, it is new for most Africans. Showmax is an online streaming video-on-demand service provider that provides unlimited video movies, series, live sports and events. You only need an internet-connected device to enjoy programs on Showmax. However, you need to subscribe to enjoy Showmax contents. There are platforms where you may enjoy free Showmax, while you must pay for direct subscription in some others. For instance, DStv provides a semi-free platform to subscribe and enjoy Showmax contents. All you require is to ensure that your normal DStv account is active and on DStv premium package. Otherwise, a DStv user would need to pay same way an ordinary subscriber accesses Showmax. Aside movies, live sports and events, Showmax online streaming platform also features live TV channels.
How to Subscribe to Showmax on MTN Lines
There are two types of MTN subscriptions;
- The Showmax Mobile
- Showmax Pro Mobile
Showmax Mobile subscriptions for MTN users is a package that gives you access to all movies, series, events, etc. However, it does not offer any live content such as sports (Football). Subscribers on MTN Showmax Mobile can stream unlimited video contents upon request also known as video-on-demand. Once you sign into the Showmax App, you will see unlimited movie icons to watch. Click on any of them to start streaming the online content. Latest movies as old as today are available to watch.
Showmax Pro Mobile gives you access to all that is available on the Showmax Mobile and in addition, access to live Football. The Pro Mobile subscription for Showmax enriches lovers of live events and sports. Therefore, your appetite for the EPL, Champions League and many others is taken care of by subscribing to the Showmax Pro Mobile on MTN.
However, subscribers on the MTN network can pay to stream Showmax using two methods;
- Airtime payment
- Data Bundle subscription
After paying for Showmax subscriptions using either of these methods, launch the Showmax App and begin to stream contents to your delight. Now let us look at how to pay for Showmax subscriptions from MTN airtime and also from your MTN data bundle.
Pay for Showmax Subscription from MTN (Airtime and Data)
From only MTN lines, you can subscribe to Showmax online streaming services using the USSD dial. To subscribe on your MTN line, simply dial *131*8*4# or *447*2*2# from your MTN line. Now let us discuss the different packages you can subscribe to Showmax on MTN for both the Mobile and Pro Mobile platforms. Here are the different available subscription plans for Showmax on MTN for both Mobile and Pro Mobile platforms.
Showmax Mobile Plans for MTN Users
The Showmax Mobile offers 4 different subscription volumes available only for MTN users. These plans offer movies, series and kiddies programs. However, it does not feature any live content, only video-on-demand. To subscribe to this Mobile plans on MTN, dial *131*8# and valid for 30 days (one month). They subscriptions volumes are listed below;
- 2.5GB for 1,250 naira
- 5.5GB for 1,750 naira
- 3GB (Showmax) + 1.5GB (Internet) for 2,050 Naira
- 5GB (Showmax) + 3GB (internet) for 2,750
Showmax Pro Mobile Plans for MTN Users
Football lovers have got a new plan to give them all they want to watch on live football matches on Showmax. On the Pro Mobile on MTN, live events including Football and everything available on the Mobile plan are available to this plan. Now you can watch your live football matches real-time as they are played in original commentaries directly. To subscribe to Showmax on MTN Pro Mobile plan, dial *131*8# and then choose the Mobile Pro plan. every subscription remains valid for 30 days or when allocated data bundle gets exhausted. Here are the available plans under Showmax Pro Mobile and cost price;
- 2.5GB for 2,100 Naira
- 5.5GB for 2,600 Naira
- 3GB (Showmax) + 1.5GB (internet) for 2,900 Naira
- 5.5GB (Showmax) + 3GB (internet) for 3,600 Naira
How to Get the Showmax on MTN Live Streaming App
The Showmax App for MTN users is available for download for android and Apple phones, tablets, smart TVs, Media boxes, xbox, One and PS-4. To download, visit the App store on your device, search for “Showmax”, download and install on your device.
How to Start Watching Showmax on your Device
To start watching, sign up on Showmax Registration Portal and follow the steps provided. Once you become a subscriber, then go to the Showmax App you installed, sign in and hit “play” on any choice of movie or video.
