Can I use Airtel Set-Top Box for DD Free Dish?

DTH antennas and Ku-band LNB are universal, they can work with any DTH box but for your concern, you need to replace the set-top box as airtel have its boxes encrypted with special software which Does not allow you to use your STB as dd free dish box. One more thing, for example, you are currently using Airtel DTH and you buy a DD Free STB. Now, you have to change the dish alignment every time you switch from DD to Airtel. So it is better to buy a complete set including Dish Antenna, LNB, and Cable, or use DD Free Dish separately. For this, you will not lose signals every time. If not getting Airtel TV signals check the airtel free dish frequency setting

Watch airtel digital tv and dd free dish together –

The usual modern way is to use HDMI-1 for Airtel Digital TV set-top box and HDMI-2 for DD Free Dish in the latest LED TVs. You can change the source of the HDMI signal with your TV remote. For older television sets with single HDMI inputs, use the HDMI A to B switch; Or without HDMI Jack, you can use an RCA jack switcher. Please Note – 1. Commercial DTH Boxes (Tata Play, dish d2h, Dish Network, Sun Direct, Reliance DTH, and Airtel DTH, etc) cannot be used to get signals from DD Freedish as they are locked by the broadcaster or DTH operator. This is the reason why you need to buy FTA (Free-To-Air) set-top box and antenna system separately. 2. You can not use the DTH accessories for another purpose, because most DTH service providers give them on a rental or agreement basis. 3. Dish antenna and other accessories provided by the DTH operator are property of their own. It is rented. It should be not used with other uses. It is your responsibility to keep them safe. For more information about DTH, Cable TV, IPTV, and OTT, visit us on Trackdish.com

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Frequently asked questions –

Can we convert Airtel DTH to dd free dish?

For change DTH operator should be kept in mind: (1) You have to point your dish in a different direction. (2) Unless you only want free channels, you will need a new FTA receiver box. But remember antenna installation is not an easy task. You may lose signal from both airtel and dd free dish, and after that, you will need to call a local technician to have the dish antenna installed properly. It may cost you Rs.200-400. So don’t use this trick, it is better to buy a separate system with the installation. Please note – the DTH antenna and its CPE is the property of their owners, they cannot sell or use it for another purpose. We have provided only information on what can be done.

How do I convert my DTH Airtel service to DTH Tata Sky?

You can’t do it now. Though DTH service portability is being discussed, it is yet to be implemented. Currently, you cannot transfer existing equipment from one service provider to another. You should book a new Tata Sky connection from here.

How do I convert Airtel Digital TV to Dish TV?

You can’t do it now. Though DTH service portability is being discussed, it is yet to be implemented. Currently, you cannot transfer the existing Airtel Digital TV connection to Dish TV or another. You should book a new Dish TV DTH connection from here.

Is DTH free with Airtel?

No, Free DTH provides FTA channels without any subscription but Airtel TV is providing premium subscription-based TV channels. Including HD and 4K channels and services.

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Warning – This post is only for educational /information purposes. You should have technical information before touching the dish antenna, otherwise, you may lose the satellite TV signal and may get an electric shock. Please post your views using the comment section about this information.