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The FG explained the basic satellite equipment Nigerians need to start accessing FreeTV at no monthly costHouseholds with existing DVB-S2 compatible decoders can connect to FreeTV by simply aligning their dish and scanning for channelsFreeTV broadcasts over 100 channels via NigComSat-1R and forms part of Nigeria’s planned transition to full digital broadcasting by December 2028
The federal government has detailed the steps Nigerians need to follow to begin accessing FreeTV, the country’s new free-to-air digital television platform, which carries more than 100 channels with no recurring subscription fees.
FreeTV, launched as part of Nigeria’s broader shift from analogue to digital broadcasting, requires only standard satellite equipment for a household to get started.
FG expands digital TV access as FreeTV goes live with 65 subscription-free channels Photo: NurphotoSource: Getty Images
According to information released by the platform, four items are necessary: a 90cm satellite dish, a Low Noise Block downconverter (LNB), a Free-to-Air decoder
