Free to air isn't a network phil. Its just a term to describe signals that aren't scrambled to prevent reception. Suggest you start by reading ALL the freq asked questions here, in the FAQ section. Forum sponsors here, who sell free to air systems and equipment have links at the top of the pages. The ones I know about who sell fta equipment are Sadoun, SatelliteAV and GoSatellite. Look at their sites and study the equipment specs. Ask here about specific parts. We also have a review section where some of the more popular stuff has been tested and written about.
A lot just depends on what type programming you want to watch. The pay programming that is on some satellites is scrambled and intended for paying customers of sev diff tv providers. Some may be subscribed to, for a fee, and usually by obtaining that providers receiver and decryption card. There's a lot up there for free to enjoy though. The List-top of page....will give you some idea of some programming thats avail.
