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FTA satellites in South Africa for Free TV (C Band)

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The next level of free TV is definitely C band satellite, many people move on from KU band FTA once they have gotten a taste for free television. This table is a List of C Band beams covering South Africa. The idea is to help people who are trying to find C-band FTA streams in South Africa get started. Given the amount of C band beams covering this tiny planet this list aims only to cover the common beams however it has the most popular FTA satellites covering South Africa and most are visible with a 3metre dish depending on your location.

At the time of compiling this list there are roughly 200 free channels in South Africa available on C band, as with KU band you can motorize your c band dish with a actuator. This is a very popular often for seekers of free TV since having one BUD (big ugly dish) on your roof is already pretty depressing to those who value their homes not resembling NASA.

Once again you should contact your local installer to enquire about your equipment options and C band compatible FTA decoders. The setup costs are generally higher than KU Band options but you will have access to about 3 times as many free TV stations and the cost will still be about the same as 2 years of Pay TV in South Africa.

 

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Disclaimer: Free TV implies no subscription, you will still have equipment costs also FTA channels come and go without warning.

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FTA satellites in South Africa for Free TV (Ku Band)

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If you are looking for Free TV in South Africa  a good place to start is by finding out what satellites cover South Africa and deciding if the channels will appeal to you. Many satellites around the world broadcast FTA channels which provide options for watching television without subscriptions legally and if you find free TV channels that appeal to your tastes this may be a great option if you find Pay TV too expensive.

If you are looking for free television then you will probably want to check these satellites in South Africa which have FTA channels available. You will need a KU band LNB to receive free TV on these satellites. Remember that you can use a DiSeqc switch or motor to view multiple satellites from a single receiver or decoder. Your local installer should be able to provide you with the best options and pricing for the equipment.

At the time of compiling this list there are about 70 free to air satellite channels visible from South Africa on the KU Band but be warned if you are looking for free TV you should keep in mind that this number changes very often as channels are removed or encrypted. It can still be a great alternative to DSTV or TopTV if you can’t afford the monthly subscriptions and just want basic free television at home. Also the local Pay TV providers have been locking their decoders to prevent adding of FTA channels in an effort to prevent access to free television in South Africa. You will be far better off buying a FTA decoder which can be obtained from many local satellite installers including the accredited installers.

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Disclaimer: Free TV implies no subscription, you will still have equipment costs also FTA channels come and go without warning.