How to access free-to-air channels in India?

Currently in India, free to air (FTA) channels are available on three platforms. So you can watch free TV channels by using the given below options.

Satellite FTA channels –

In India, over 600+ free-to-air TV channels are available by using satellite Ku-band and C-Band transponders. To receive Ku-Band DTH channels you need a minimum 60cm DTH antenna and a free-to-air set-top box, for example, you can receive DD Free dish 400+ free TV channels from GSAT15 satellite. If you want to receive C-Band free-to-air TV channels then you can buy free to air set-top box and dish antenna to receive FTA channels, free TV channels available on GSAT17, GSAT 15, and Asiasat 5, Intelsat 17, and other satellites.

Digital Terrestrial Platform (DTT / DTV / Freeview) –

Prasar Bharati recently started its digital broadcast of Doordarshan and other DD channels by using this technology. Prasar Bharati has already stopped the analog broadcast and converted the system to digital.
Now above 5+ free-to-air TV channels are available in various cities in India. You can check more topics on DTT.

Updated on 7th August 2023 – Digital DTT operation is paused till the next notification.

Free-to-air channels by the Internet –

You can watch free-to-air TV channels by using the Internet. There are lots of applications and TV channels broadcasting their official channels on their official websites. For Example – Sony Liv, Hotstar, Jio TV, 9xm Music, MX player, Airtel TV, ZoomTVBox, and other applications.

You can read more topics on FTA channels. You can also receive free-to-air TV channels from Cable TV without recharge or a monthly subscription.

You can check the list of Live TV channels available on the internet, from their official websites.