Mobile network services are being upgraded in the Ilkley area which may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView.
The mobile network upgrade will boost speed, performance and coverage, but there is a small change these improvements could cause interference to TV signals, with symptoms including intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal.
Cable and satellite TV, such as Sky or Virgin, are not affected.
For residents affected by the upgrades, free support is available from Restore TV, an independent programme created by Mova (Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited), an organisation owned by the UK’s mobile network operators: EE, Virgin Media O2, and VodafoneThree.
Restore TV’s role is to ensure people can continue to enjoy free to view TV if mobile service upgrades cause TV interference.
A free filter can be sent out, to fit between the aerial lead and the television or set-top box. This filter blocks out mobile signals from interfering with television reception.
The programme offers additional support for people who are 75 years of age or older, are registered blind or partially sighted or receive any of the following benefits: personal independence payments (PIPs); attendance allowance; constant attendance allowance or War Pensioner’s Mobility Support.
Ben Roome, CEO of Restore TV, said:
“Free to view TV matters to millions of people across the UK. Restore TV is here to make sure you can keep watching as mobile networks are improved.
“If you notice new interference, we can help fix it quickly and at no cost.”

Residents are more likely to be affected if they live in an area with weak digital television reception, have a TV signal booster and whose TV aerial is close to a mobile mast.
For residents in flats or communal buildings, Restore TV provides landlords or property managers with support to resolve the problem.
Restore TV reports to the Coexistence Technical Working Group, chaired by Ofcom, which monitors and advises on the programme to ensure free to view TV viewers’ interest are properly served.
Any viewers who experience new interference to free to view TV should contact Restore TV on 0808 13 13 800 (free from landlines and mobiles) or Restoretv.uk.

New children's play area opens at Otley Garden Centre
Recycle Day: Ilkley residents urged to donate unwanted items
Council considers tougher action on anti-social e-bike use
Concern over fly-tipping near Airedale Hospital
Lifesaving water safety skills event to take place in Ilkley
Annual Golf Scramble ends in nail-biting putting showdown
Everything you need to know about the Burley Summer Festival
EasyJet announces it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport
Local bus drivers recognised among Transdev's safest
Alpkit Ilkley to close its doors after five years in the town
Ilkley residents share concerns over climate change in street survey
Addingham and Ilkley go head to head for charity cricket match
New all-day café and wine bar set to open in Ilkley this September
Ilkley BID to provide free online training for local businesses
Ambulance called after woman suffers fall at Bolton Abbey
Tracy Beaker author announced for 2026 Ilkley Literature Festival
Ilkley Pride announces packed programme of events ahead of festive Christmas celebration
Ilkley business celebrates second birthday with special business brunch
Ilkley’s Daredevil Grandma completes two aerobatic wing walks in one day
Premium indoor golf studio opens in Ilkley


