DD Free Dish Complete Connection – Box, Dish & Installation, No Monthly Recharge

A complete DD Free Dish setup is Rs 3,200 at DTH Broadband — MPEG-4 HD set-top box, dish antenna, LNB, cabling, remote and free doorstep installation. There is no subscription and no recharge, ever. You pay once and the television costs nothing to run after that. Over 100 free-to-air channels.

Quick answers

Pay once. Then never again.

DD Free Dish is India's free direct-to-home platform. Not a cheaper recharge — no recharge. Here is the comparison that actually matters:

That gap only widens. It is why DD Free Dish makes so much sense as the second television in the house, or the one at your parents' place.

What you get on screen

• Over 100 free-to-air TV channels, plus radio services
• Doordarshan national and regional channels
• General entertainment in Hindi and several regional languages
• News, films, music, children's and devotional channels

What it does not carry is the paid premium content — the big subscription sport and film channels. That is the trade for never paying again, and we would rather you knew that now than after installation.

What actually arrives

• MPEG-4 HD set-top box — this matters: DD Free Dish broadcasts in MPEG-4, and an older MPEG-2 receiver cannot decode the current line-up at all
• Dish antenna and LNB
• Remote control
• Coaxial cable and fittings

Installation

1. Technician finds a spot with a clear line of sight to the satellite.
2. Mounts and aligns the dish, fits the LNB.
3. Runs the cable and connects the box.
4. Runs the first channel scan before leaving — you get a working list, not a box and a manual.

Dispatch 24 to 48 hours, all-India, installation free.

Warranty, support and refunds

• One year on the connection.
• The DD Free Dish box warranty is provided by Yash Retail (DTH Broadband); a warranty claim needs the box dispatched to our office, and the courier both ways is on us.
• Support: 9729991794.

Not sure free-to-air is enough? DD Free Dish vs a paid DTH connection works through it honestly. Channel questions: DD Free Dish channel list 2026.

What you pay, and when

Nothing is collected before the goods are in your hand.

Prefer to settle it in one go? Pay Rs 3,200 online and there is nothing further to pay at any stage.

Installed within 24 hours of delivery — anywhere in India

This is the part almost nobody else does. A box on its own is not a working television: the dish has to be mounted, pointed at the satellite to within a fraction of a degree, and scanned. Our own installation team does that at your home, and we have been fitting DTH connections across India since 2004.

Once the box reaches you, send a message on WhatsApp 9729991794 and the technician is scheduled — normally within 24 hours. We track deliveries at our end as well, so you are not left chasing anyone.

Why the dish antenna comes separately

The antenna is not sent by courier. A dish that has been through a parcel network arrives bent, and a bent dish never holds signal properly. So the technician brings a new antenna with him, mounts it, aligns it, runs the channel scan, and leaves only once you can see the channels running.

What is in the box

• MPEG-4 HD set-top box
• Remote control
• Batteries for the remote
• HDMI cable

Older television with no HDMI socket? Tell us before dispatch and we send an RCA cable in place of the HDMI, so it works with your set on the first day.

The dish antenna, LNB, 10 metres of cable and the RG6 connectors come with the technician on installation day.

Not every DD Free Dish box is the same

DD Free Dish receivers are sold in a lot of places. What differs is what stands behind them.

Frequently asked questions

Is there really no monthly charge?

Correct. DD Free Dish is free-to-air. You pay Rs 3,200 once for the complete connection and installation, and there is no recharge at any point after that.

What is included in the price?

MPEG-4 HD set-top box, dish antenna, LNB, cabling, remote and free doorstep installation. Nothing else needs buying to get it working.

How many channels are there?

Over a hundred free-to-air television channels plus radio services. The exact list is set by the platform and changes from time to time.

Are the premium paid channels included?

No. Free-to-air means the free channels only. For premium sport or film channels you would need a Tata Play or Dish TV connection.

Is installation really free?

Yes. The technician mounts and aligns the dish, runs the cable, connects the box and scans the channels, at no extra cost.

How soon does it happen?

Orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours and installed on the technician visit.

Do I pay the whole amount online?

No. Rs 199 online books it and the balance is paid at your doorstep on delivery and installation.

What is the warranty position?

One year on the connection. The box warranty is provided by Yash Retail (DTH Broadband) and a warranty claim needs the box dispatched to our office, and the courier both ways is on us.

How soon will it be installed?

Normally within 24 hours of the box reaching you. Send a message on WhatsApp 9729991794 once it is delivered and the technician is scheduled. We track deliveries at our end too.

Do you install everywhere in India?

Yes. We have our own installation network across India and have been fitting DTH connections since 2004.

Why does the dish antenna not come with the box?

Because a dish sent by courier arrives bent, and a bent dish will not hold signal. The technician brings a new antenna with him and aligns it on site.

What if my television has no HDMI socket?

Tell us before dispatch and we will send an RCA cable instead of the HDMI cable.

How much cable is included?

Ten metres, along with the RG6 connectors. More than that is rarely needed; if your house does need extra, it is charged at Rs 12 per metre.