Is it wise to remove an aerial?

I don't use my old TV aerial, so I'm thinking of getting rid of it as it looks tatty. But my friend says I should leave it up in case I need it in the future. Is it wise to remove it?

Asked by Patrick on 21st Sep 2022
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"Hi there , if your tv aerial is more than 5 years old . I would strongly recommend to remove it . The 5G signal on the tv network is fully live now . So the existing old aerials are not working anymore . We can arrange to remove it if needed .
Melville Aerials-"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Hi
Yes if you not using it there’s no point in keeping it"
Answered on 26th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"If you don't have a tv and you are not going to get a tv then you can remove it but if you àre going to get a tv then you will need it or you would have to get a new one"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"Most of the tv boxes require an aerial signal too and you can count on an aerials when internet is not running or other internet issues
The aerials made 5 years ago are still running fine ,5G signal will not affect them"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"You can keep it no problem it won’t harm and if you need it again you can reuse it"
Answered on 22nd Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2018 - report
"Yes if you don’t use it, it’s even better to install a new one in the future if you need it again"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"You can remove it but if you do you won't be able to receive Freeview channels. Alternatively you could upgrade it for a new aerial"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since May 2021 - report
"To leave your aerial up will depend if you would have freeveiw tv installed. In the future.

Kind regard
Astral tv Ltd"
Answered on 17th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Well if you definitely not going to use the tv aerial then you can remove it"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
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