There is more good news for DD Free Dish viewers. The NE News channel is now available on the DD Free Dish platform. This update is useful for viewers interested in news from North East India and regional news. The channel was added to the DD Free Dish platform following the 99th e-auction.
NE News Channel Number -
NE News can be watched on DD Free Dish using an MPEG-4 set-top box. The channel is available at LCN 156.
NE News Frequency -
If the NE News channel is not appearing on your set-top box, you can perform a manual scan using the frequency details provided below.
| Channel Name | NE News |
|---|---|
| Satellite Name | GSAT-15 |
| Slot | TEST 815 |
| Channel No. | 156 |
| Dish Antenna Position | 93.5° East |
| Broadcaster | News Live |
| TP List | 11470 |
| Polarity | H |
| Symbol Rate | 30000 |
| Modulation | 8PSK |
| System | DVB-S2 |
| Mode | FTA |
| Quality | MPEG-4 / SD |
| Language | English |
| Mode | FTA |
MPEG-4 Set-Top Box -
NE News is available on the DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slot. Therefore, if you have an older MPEG-2-only set-top box, this channel may not be visible.
What to do if the NE News channel is not appearing?
If NE News is not visible on your DD Free Dish set-top box, follow these steps:
1. Open the set-top box Menu.
2. Go to 'Installation' and then 'Satellite List'.
3. Select the satellite and perform a 'Blind Scan', ensuring you select 'FTA Only'.
4. If the channel is still not found, perform a manual scan using the frequency details provided above.
Sometimes, new channels do not appear immediately due to an old channel list or outdated receiver data, so scanning may be necessary. To watch this channel, you must have an MPEG-4 supported DD Free Dish set-top box or an HD FTA receiver.
You can find the updated DD Free Dish channel list here. You can use the Android satellite signal finder app to tune your antenna if you are not getting a signal.
History -
6th June 2026 - NE News Channel added for the first time on the DD Free Dish platform
FAQs
Is NE News available on DD Free Dish?
Yes, the NE News channel is available on DD Free Dish.
What is the DD Free Dish channel number for NE News?
NE News is available on DD Free Dish at LCN 156.
Will NE News work on an MPEG-2 set-top box?
NE News is available on the MPEG-4 slot; therefore, an MPEG-4 supported set-top box is required to watch it.