How To Pay GOtv Kenya Subscription Via Mpesa

This is a simple guide on how to pay for your GOtv subscription via Mpesa in Kenya. GOtv is a low-cost digital pay-TV operated by Multichoice that was launched in September 2011. All you need to access GOtv services is a GOtv decoder and a GOtenna. A GOtv decoder costs  Ksh 1,299 while a GOtenna goes for Ksh 849. 

The 7 main packages that they offer are GOtv Lite Monthly, GOtv Value, GOtv Lite Quarterly, GOtv Plus, GOtv Lite (Annual), GOtv Max, and GOtv Supa. GOtv Lite guarantees you access to 21 channels at a monthly fee of Ksh 220, GOtv Value gives you access to 35 channels at a monthly fee of Ksh 669, GOtv Plus offers  45 channels at Ksh 999 per month while GOtv Max has access to 60 local and international channels for Ksh 1,499 per month. GOtv Supa gives access to more than 70 channels at Ksh 1,999 per month while GOtv Supa + costs Ksh 3,700.   For GOtv Lite Quarterly and GOtv Lite (Annual), you will pay Ksh 550 and Ksh 1,300 respectively.

To pay for your GOtv subscription in Kenya, you need to know your Gotv IUC number –  the one at the bottom of your decoder with a red sticker and GOtv’s Mpesa Paybill number which is 423655.

Make sure your decoder is turned on before making payment to avoid error E16.

How To Pay GOtv Kenya Subscription Via Mpesa

1. Go to your Mpesa Menu

2. Select Lipa na Mpesa

3. Select PayBill

4. Enter  423655 as the business number

5. Enter your Gotv IUC number –  the one at the bottom of your decoder with a red sticker

6. Enter the amount you want to pay

7. Enter your Mpesa pin and press OK

8. You will receive a transaction confirmation message from Mpesa


How to Activate GOtv after Payment/clearing error E16

After making your payment, your screen might show an E16 error message. This happens when your decoder is turned off when making payment.

The simplest way of removing this error is by sending a text message with the word RESET followed by your IUC number to 22688. You can also dial *423# on your phone to clear the error.

The E16 error can also be solved online at https://eazy.gotvafrica.com/en/ke/clear-error-code.

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