Which satellite has the most FTA channels in India?

If you are looking that which satellite has the most FTA channels in India, using a small DTH antenna or Ku-Band Dish, then you are on the right page. Here we will track small dish antenna signals. If you are installing a small dish antenna for viewing free-to-air TV channels then We have found a few best satellites from which you can get FTA channels using the Ku-Band DTH antenna.

GSAT-15 –

This satellite is top of the list because 150+ free-to-air TV channels are available for FTA viewers using a small DTH Ku-band antenna. The channels and services provided by Prasar Bharati, Indian Government. You can check the GSAT-15 FTA channel list here.

GSat-18 –

If you want to receive more free-to-air Educational TV channels then you can tune GSAT-18 satellite. It has a very good coverage area within India. You will receive Utkarsh Channel and KITE VICTORS Channels.

Express 80 –

If you are living in North India like Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Delhi. Then you can receive FTA channels from Express 80. You will receive free-to-air Russian news and current affairs TV channels.

ABS 2 at 75.0° East –

If you want to watch Christian TV channels then you can tune ABS 2 satellite. You will receive 5-6 Christian free-to-air TV channels.

• Supreme Master TV
• TBN Inspire International
• SBN International
• TBN Asia
• Daystar TV
• Hwazan Satellite TV

Al-Yahasat 1 at 52.5° East –

If you are living in North India then you can tune this satellite to get 50+ FTA channels. But only 2-3 TV channels are available in Hindi like Gem Bollywood, etc. Other TV channels are available in the Arabic language.

GSAT-30 at 83° East –

GSAT-30 (at 83°E) carries some Free-to-Air (FTA) channels, but it is primarily used for commercial and broadcasting services. GSAT-30 replaced INSAT-4A in January 2020 and serves multiple purposes, including DTH services, television broadcasting, and VSAT communications.

Intelsat 20 at 68.5° East –

Intelsat 20 (68.5° East) is a well-known satellite for carrying a wide range of Free-to-Air (FTA) channels, especially in India, Africa, and the Middle East. It offers both C-band and Ku-band transmissions, making it a popular choice for viewers looking for diverse international and regional content.

AsiaSat 5 (100.5°E) and AsiaSat 7 (105.5°E) –

Both AsiaSat 5 and AsiaSat 7 are prominent satellites in the Asia-Pacific region, offering a mix of Free-to-Air (FTA) channels, occasional feeds, and premium content. They are known for their extensive C-band coverage and cater to broadcasters, teleports, and direct users.

Express AM7 at 40° East –

Express AM7 (40° East) is a Russian satellite operated by RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications Company). It is designed for a wide range of applications, including broadcasting, telecommunication, and broadband internet services. While it is not primarily known for its Free-to-Air (FTA) channels, it does carry some FTA content, especially in the C-band and Ku-band frequencies.

We are tracking more satellites for free-to-air TV channels using small DTH antennae. Although now most FTA channels are available using online streaming. But if you want to tune in for Research and development then you can try it.