RESIDENTS who use Freeview to watch TV are being offered free support to fix interference caused by new phone signals.

Fourth generation mobile services, known as 4G, have recently been switched on in Middlewich to give faster access to the internet on smartphones and tablets.

But some 4G signals can cause interference to Freeview because they sit next to the frequencies used for TV channels at 800 MHz – causing a loss of sound or picture for viewers.

Now a firm called at800, set up under government direction, is offering free help to keep Middlewich residents enjoying their favourite shows.

Ben Roome, chief executive of at800, said: “We want to ensure that people know it’s our role to fix Freeview interference caused by 4G at 800 MHz, and that there’s no charge for our service.

“If you rely on Freeview for TV, we can arrange for one of our accredited engineers to visit homes to fix Freeview interference caused by 4G signals, free of charge.

“If you use Freeview alongside other TV services, we can send free filters which block mobile signals that are easy to fit to the aerial lead connecting to TVs and set-top boxes.”

The company also offers extra support for people aged over 75, people who are blind or partially sighted, or those who receive personal independence payments, attendance allowance or war pensioner’s mobility support.

For more information call 0808 131 3800 or visit at800.tv