BEST DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM FREE SUBSCRIPTION Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya LATEST LOCAL POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS RELATIONSHIPS NEWS IN SWAHILI Kenya News Entertainment ENTERTAINMENTFACTS AND LIFE HACKS Can you unlock scrambled channels on a free to air decoder? Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at 10:05 AM by Florence Wanjiru If you happen to own a TV brand that comes with a Free to Air (FTA) decoder, then you must have noticed the long list of scrambled channels. Such channels are very annoying, and you might be asking yourself if it is possible to unlock scrambled channels on your decoder and watch them for free. Image: pexels.com Source: UGC The pay-TV channels on the free to air decoder are usually encrypted and require a smart card to decode. In most cases, these channels are labeled with a $ or € sign. Once you select the channel to watch it, you will see the message “scrambled channel”. This means that it is impossible to watch the channel if you have not subscribed to the pay-TV package. The subscription-only channels are only accessible to the customers of the pay-TV companies. Unlock scrambled channels on digital TV Is it possible to unlock and watch scrambled channels free? This is one of the most common questions which pop up when the issue of unlocking scrambled channels on digital TV comes up. Well, the only tool that you can use to unlock the scrambled channels on your digital TV is known as the digital TV unscramble box. READ ALSO Showmax cost per month, packages, paybill number, apps, contacts Image: instagram.com, @kellybrownphotographer Source: UGC However, most countries have illegalized the use of the unscramble box. In fact, it is illegal to watch any channel that has been encrypted without paying a subscription fee. A civil suit may be brought against you by the pay-TV company, which could have received revenue from the scrambled TV program decoded by the box. So, you should only use legal means to unlock the scrambled channels on your FTA. READ ALSO: Kwese iflix app download: Links and guides Alternative options for watching the scrambled channels on a digital receiver Here are some of the pay-TV packages that you can choose to enjoy the scrambled channels. GOtv GOtv is the home of African Television and is committed to delivering family entertainment to the people living in Africa. It provides the greatest selection of channels, including those that are scrambled on the FTA decoder. The GOtv decoder and antenna go for Kshs. 1,999. The new subscriber a free one-month GOtv Plus subscription and enjoys 43 local and international channels. READ ALSO How to download movies from Netflix After the expiry of the one-month trial period, the subscriber is free to choose the subscription package that suits their pocket from the following list: GOtv max: 49 channels at a price of Kshs. 1299 per month GOtv plus: 40 channels at a price of Kshs. 749 per month GOtv value: 23 channels at a price of Kshs. 499 per month GOtv lite (monthly): 17 channels at a price of Kshs. 260 per month GOtv lite (annual): 15 channels at a price of Kshs. 1500 GOtv lite (quarterly): 16 channels at a price of Kshs. 590 Visit the GOtv website to see the scrambled channels that you access under each subscription package. You can then proceed to pay for the package and enjoy the channels. Startimes Image: facebook.com, @startimes Source: UGC Startimes is one of the companies that are offering pay-TV subscription packages to Kenyans. On this platform, you can watch more than 150 channels, enjoy pure sports, original sports, and non-stop pure entertainment. You can buy the combo decoder at Kshs. 1999 to enjoy a 1-month free super and unique bouquet. Afterward, you can choose the bouquet that suits your pocket from the following list. READ ALSO How to fix GOtv decoder not responding to remote Classic –15 TV channels at Kshs. 749 per month Basic –20 TV channels at Kshs. 599 per month Nyota –15 channels at Kshs. 299 per month Before you subscribe to the package of your choice, confirm if the channel that you want to watch is available. READ ALSO: How to fix DStv remote not working DStv DStv is famous for offering its clients a wide range of packages to suit the entire family including; kids entertainment, family-friendly programs, and football. It should be your no. 1 choice if you want to unlock the scrambled channels because it offers different packages to the users. You only need to choose the package that suits your entertainment needs. In addition, DStv offers add-on packages and decoders tailored to meet your specific needs. Choose the package that suits you best from this list: Premium: More than 160 channels at Kshs. 7500 Compact plus: More than 150 channels at Kshs. 4500 Compact: More than 140 channels at Kshs. 2500 Family: More than 120 channels at Kshs. 1200 Access: More than 110 channels at Kshs. 900 READ ALSO What are the best websites to watch and download Indian TV series? Are DStv channels scrambled? When using DStv, you are likely to encounter a situation where the channels are scrambled. This happens whenever the subscriber fails to pay the subscription fee on time. To avoid being inconvenienced by scra;' mbled channels, ensure that you make the payments on time. How to hide or remove the scrambled channels on the FTA Are you tired of scrolling through the long list of scrambled channels on your FTA decoder? It is possible to hide the scrambled channels so that they do not appear on your list of channels. You can do this manually by selecting the channels one by one and hiding them so that they are no longer on the list. Alternatively, you can use Chansort, a mass editor tool. Using this handy tool, you can export the channel list from your TV to the USB for editing on your PC. You can remove the scrambled channels and sort your favorite channels the way you like them. Once you are done, you should import back the new list to your TV. READ ALSO How to change StarTimes bouquet Kenya READ ALSO: DStv channels list in Kenya 2020 -Premium, Family, Compact, Access You can remove scrambled channels on Samsung TV using this procedure: Press the menu button on your remote control Choose broadcasting and scroll down Select channel settings Select “Clear Scrambled Channel” The process of removing the scrambled channels will begin immediately Once the channels have been removed, select close. If you were asking yourself if it is possible to unlock the scrambled channels on your FTA decoder, you now know that this is mission impossible. However, there are so many options available to you if you want to watch such channels. You must pick one subscription pay-TV package to enjoy the scrambled channels on your FTA decoder. DISCLAIMER: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!
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