The Full List Of Channels on Nigcomsat and How To Get Them

The Nigeria Communication Satellite (Nigcomsat) is Nigeria’s provision for digital satellite television. It is based on a DTH (Direct o Home) Platform.  This means Nigcomsat is able to transmit television programs in KU Band using satellite. This way they are able to provide TV signals directly to the homes of subscribers. Nigcomsat is highly recommended for enthusiasts in need of a package with a lot of free to air channels.   As at the time of writing this very post, Nigcomst is available in most African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Togo, Niger, Zimbabwe, Zambia and lots more.

The fact that Nigcomsat has been in operations for a couple of years doesn’t totally deter its ability to offers good services that encompass being host to many interesting channels. It has over its few years of operations gathered a fair amount of channels that encompasses entertainment, news, religion, and lots more.

In order to gain access to Nigcomsat and watch your favorite FTA channels, you need the right knowledge on how to get them. This article encompasses the full list of Nigcomsat channels and a tutorial on how to track it from any location with the full coverage.

The Full List Of Channels on Nigcomsat

Before diving into the tutorial on how to track Nigcomsat conveniently, I’ll like to show you the full list of FTA channels that are readily available on it.

1. BCS Starcross
2. NTA Entertainment
3. Rahma TV
4. TVN
5. Live TV Africa
6. Alminhaj
7. Kid Zone
8. TVC News
9. Harpazo TV
10. Beat Plus
11. NTAi
12. TVC Entertainment
13. GVTV
14. Emmanuel TV
15. MBC3
16. MBC 2
17. MBC Max
18. MBC Action
19. OurrootTV
20. Nigerian Immigration Service TV
21. Peace TV
22. JW Broadcasting
23. Trybe TV
24. Televista
25. Baby TV
26. MBC Bollywood
27. Silverbird
28. Wazobia Max
29. Quest TV
30. Core TV
31. Galaxy TV
32. St Sport Focus
33. JBM Benue
34. OPM
35. Dunamis TV
36. ACBN
37. MFM
38. Nta news 24
39. People tv
40. TV Taraba

How To Track Nigcomsat and Get the Full FTA Channels

The procedure to get Nigcomsat channels is far from being cumbersome. The whole procedure requires some basic knowledge of how decoders/satellite receivers operate. However, there are some requirements you must meet to get these channels running. These requirements are outlined below:

• A Universal HD decoder e.g strong, Digisat, etc.
• A 60 CM dish, 90 CM satellite dish, or larger
• Nigcomsat parameters

Enthusiasts can get Nigcomsat channels on decoders like Universal HD decoder like Strong using specific Nigcomsat Parameters (frequency and symbol rate) which are outlined below:

• Frequency: 12518 MHz
• Symbol Rate: 29500 MHz
• Polarization: Horizontal

After you must have met these requirements, the next step is to proceed to scan to get Nigcomsat channels. The procedure will be explained using the Strong decoder navigation system. Follow the steps outlined below to get Nigcomsat channels on your decoder.

1. Navigate to the Menu on your decoder
2. Next, go to installations
3. Enter password: 0000
4. Navigate to Manual Scan
5. Set Polarization to Horizontal
6. Set frequency to 12518
7. Set Symbol rate to 29500
8. Adjust your satellite dish to get full signal by pointing it to 42.5°E. Note: 42.5°E is a little below the DSTV position.
9. Scan for the channels and start enjoying your favorite TV shows.

Wrapping up:

Nigcomsat may not have attained the status of being a big player in the ever-competitive market, but its sure a welcome development with prospects of being a lot better. However, if you are interested in getting the Nigcomsat channels, you are advised to follow the steps listed above. If You have any questions, kindly drop them in the comment section below.