Not that many people in the U.S. know about free to air TV, despite being used throughout the world. Free to air systems are the most sold satellite TV systems in the world. So, what is Free to Air or FTA satellite TV. Put very simply it consists of a dish and receiver that is made to pick up unencrypted satellite channels. There are still many satellite channels, dozens in English, that are free to pick up “over the air”. Here is an article that shows you how to get started in FTA TV. Is Free To Air Satellite TV Legal