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what is free to air?
Free To Air satellite is a term used to
describe satellite signals which you can legally receive without a
subscription.
Free To Air satellite programming is not
encrypted, but it is encoded with MPEG-2.
At one time, most Free To Air satellite
content was transmitted on C Band, but Free To Air satellite
programming has now mostly migrated to Ku Band.
Unlike satellite television programming
which requires a subscription, such as Dish Networks or DirecTV,
Free To Air satellite channels are not encrypted and can be received
with an MPEG-2 compatible FTA receiver.
Free To Air satellite is often abbreviated
as FTA satellite.
To receive Free To Air satellite
programming, you will need:
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