Not everyone wants a monthly subscription. OpenView HD gives you a solid bouquet of free-to-air channels in HD: once it's installed and aligned properly. We supply, install and set up the decoder and dish, and get all the channels scanned in and ready.
It's ideal as a second-room option, for holiday lets, or for anyone who just wants reliable free TV without the recurring cost. Plenty of homes around Gansbaai run OpenView alongside DStv: premium channels in the lounge, free-to-air in the spare room or the flatlet.
Like any satellite setup on this coast, the install is everything. We mount and align the dish by meter, weather-seal the cabling, and place the gear where the salt and wind do least damage, so a “free” service doesn't turn into a paid repair next season.
For guesthouses and holiday units, OpenView is a low-fuss way to give guests a good range of channels with no subscription to manage between bookings: set it up once and it just works.
We can add OpenView to an existing dish where possible, run a quick channel scan and walk you through it before we leave.
It's also a smart pairing with satellite TV: keep your premium channels in the lounge and put OpenView in the spare room or flatlet, all fed from gear that's properly mounted and sealed for the coast. We'll advise honestly on whether OpenView, DStv, or a combination of the two makes the most sense for how you actually watch.
What's included
OVHD decoder supply & install
Dish mounting and alignment
Channel scan and setup
Weather-sealed cabling
Second-room options
Quick how-to walkthrough
Who it's for
Budget-conscious homes, holiday lets and second rooms wanting free-to-air HD channels with no monthly fee.
Related services
TV Aerial & Digital Antenna
New DStv Installation
DStv Signal Repairs
Helpful reading: Explora vs Ultra: which decoder is right for your home?
Where we work: the Overberg coast
OpenView FAQs
What is OpenView?
A free-to-air satellite service with no monthly subscription. You buy the decoder and dish once, and then there is nothing to pay each month.
How many channels do you get?
Around twenty-odd TV channels plus radio. It is a smaller selection than DStv, and it does not carry the same live sport.
Can I use my old DStv dish?
Often yes, but OpenView uses a different satellite, so the dish needs realigning and usually a different LNB. We check on site rather than guessing.
Is OpenView a good option in Gansbaai?
It suits a holiday house or a second TV well, because there is nothing to pay while nobody is there. Plenty of homes around Gansbaai run OpenView alongside a DStv account.
Can I have both OpenView and DStv?
Yes, with either separate dishes or one dish set up for both. We will tell you which is practical at your house.
Do you install and activate it?
Yes, dish, decoder and activation. Call 079 754 5527 and we will sort it in one visit.