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Why Nigerians choose FreeTV
Content that speaks your language and reflects your culture. Enjoy local stories, trusted news and homegrown entertainment created for Nigerian audiences.
100+ Channels
From live sports and breaking news to Nollywood, kids' entertainment, faith and music, discover over 100 digital channels in one place, with more added regularly.
Zero Monthly Bills
Buy your FreeTV decoder once and enjoy free television every day. No subscriptions, no renewals and no hidden fees.
Watch Anywhere
Enjoy FreeTV on your television at home or stream live channels on the FreeTV app, so your favourite programmes are always within reach.
Made in Nigeria
Your one-stop destination for local content — homegrown news, Nollywood, indigenous-language channels and community programming, made in Nigeria for Nigerians.
Browse 100+ channels by category
Swipe through what's playing across news, sport, Nollywood, kids and music — no decoder needed to preview.
Get started in 5 steps
From decoder to dish to first broadcast — everything you need to get FreeTV up and running.
Get Your Free-to-Air (FTA) Decoder
Start by purchasing the required equipment to access Free TV.
- FTA DVBS2 decoder
- Satellite dish (90 cm)
- KU LNB
Align Your Satellite Dish
Proper dish alignment ensures strong signal reception.
- Point dish to Nigcomsat satellite
- Adjust until signal strength is stable
- Use parameters: Orbit = 42.5° East
Connect and Power On Decoder
Set up your decoder and TV connection.
- Connect decoder to your television
- Power on the decoder
Scan Channels
Search for available free-to-air channels.
- Select Blind Scan
- Set Polarization = Both
- Choose Channel Type = FTA
- Save & Exit
Enjoy Your Free TV
Setup complete — your decoder is now ready to use.
- Browse channels
- Start watching Free TV!
Prefer it set up for you?
Find a FreeTV-accredited installer near you — vetted technicians who'll mount, connect and tune your box on the spot.
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