DTT ( Digital Terrestrial Television) / DTV (Digital TV) - DVB-T2

With the introduction of DTT services, viewers at above 19 locations can now enjoy their favorite Doordarshan and AIR channels on their Mobile phones and other portable devices like tablets, laptops, etc. in addition to their TV sets and also in moving vehicles.

Meaning of DTT - Digital Terrestrial Television

Meaning of DTV - Digital TV

Meaning of DVB-T2 - Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial (2nd Generation)

How to Receive DTT / DTV :

To watch Doordarshan’s DTT service on an ordinary TV set, a DVB-T2 Set-top box (STB) is required which can be purchased through open market and e-commerce websites. However, nowadays integrated Digital TV sets (iDTVs) are easily available in the market with an in-built DVB-T2 tuner and require only an antenna to receive the DTT signal. One can watch TV on an Android Smartphone/Tablet without any data charges by connecting DVB-T2 dongles to the OTG port of the device. DVB-T2 dongles are also available on e-commerce websites and open markets.

You can also read official news published on DD News official.

Doordarshan ramping its Digital Terrestrial Transmission service

DVB-T2 / DTT / DTV Cities List -

Doordarshan DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) / DTV (Digital TV) is currently available in the following cities.

Location	Phone No.	E-Mail
CHENNAI	044-25362902	superddkch@yahoo.co.in
BANGALORE	080-23333997	sgeddkbg@gmail.com
MUMBAI	022-24938484	ddkmumen@gmail.com
AURANGABAD	0240-2381350	hptddaurangabad@rediffmail.com
CUTTACK	0671-2300418	hptcuttack@gmail.com
RAIPUR	0771-2283855	ddkrai@yahoo.com
KOLKATA	033-24235656	doordarshan_kolkata@rediffmail.com
INDORE	0731-2402766	ddindore@yahoo.com
RANCHI	0651-2280261	deddkranchi@gmail.com
BHOPAL	0755-2660555	ddkbhopal@gmail.com
AHMADABAD	079-26853854	ddkahmedabad@gmail.com
PATNA	0612-2350805	seddkpatna@yahoo.co.in
GUWAHATI	0361-2203407	ddgeng.ghy@gmail.com
LUCKNOW	0522-2286878	ddklkosg@rediffmail.com
DELHI	011-27312698	dehpt_ptp@rediffmail.com
JALANDHAR	0181-2341211	sge@ddkjal.com
HYDERABAD	040-27038649	sgeddh@yahoo.com
SRINAGAR	0194-2452178	sgeddsgr@gmail.com
THIRUVANATHAPURAM	0471-2730559	supeddktvm@gmail.com

Source: Prasar Bharati official website

Here you can check the list of All Analog and Digital Transmitters available in India.

FAQs

What is DTT service?

DTT means Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) refers to the transmission of TV signals in Digital mode using terrestrial transmitters (earlier it works in analog mode). It facilitates better audio-video quality, multiple channels through the single transmitter, better reception quality, programs in Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) quality. You can use the same traditional antenna on your roof to receive signals.

How do I get a digital terrestrial TV?

Doordarshan DTT can be received by digital TV or via a digital set-top box (STB), before buying an LED/LED TV do not forget to verify the digital TV tuner inbuilt in your TV, which decodes the signal received via a standard television antenna.

What are DTT and DTH?

DTT means Digital Terrestrial Television that runs locally, whereas DTH means direct to home that runs globally using satellite.

What is a DTT antenna?

You can use an indoor DTT antenna, it is a small aerial antenna device. If you living in a rural area then you can use an old traditional antenna to receive digital signals in India.

Does terrestrial TV still work?

Yes, it is still working, and it is now improved with the DVB-T2 system. terrestrial TV converted in India from Analog to digital.

Can you watch terrestrial TV without an aerial?

No, you need an indoor or outdoor antenna, it depends on your coverage area.

What are the benefits of DTT?

you will receive multiple channels in a single frequency, you will also receive radio channels. Audio and video quality will be the same as the satellite. you can also receive HD channels.