For anyone who currently owns a satellite television system and is looking for additional no-cost channels and stations to add to the service, using FTA files is a route to go without calling the satellite cable service provider company directly. FTA files are downloadable files that allow users to implement them with various types of satellite cable and equipment to broadcast new channels. FTA
. files are available online generally at no-cost, allowing anyone to view channels from around the world with enough knowledge on how to program and install the FTA files into each individual satellite receive one owns. Finding FTA files to download for free is possible online using FTA file directories and online communities for gathering stations to broadcast material.One website with an extensive list of available FTA files to download is FTA Files (http://ftafiles.org/). FTA Files' website does not require visitors to register as members and includes a detailed guide on choosing the right type of FTA file based on the channel desired and the current satellite equipment the visitors are using. Most of the FTA files on the FTA Files website are for large free satellite channel providers, making the broadcasting entirely legal and free to download. Some companies hosted on FTA Files are LimeSat, Dream Box and Captiveworks.Another website for finding free FTA files using an online community forum (that does not require user registration) is Simple FTA (http://www.simplefta.com/). Simple FTA includes downloadable FTA files for Sonicview, Viewsat and Captiveworks among other providers of free broadcasting channels. In addition to having the available FTA files to download on the site, Simple FTA also allows users to post on the community message board for help or to request new channels and broadcasting service files. Simple FTA also features an entire FAQ (frequently asked questions) section on their website to help answer all questions while giving a thorough walk through of working with FTA files. More reference links: http://ftafiles.org/ http://www.simplefta.com/