What to do with an old satellite dish?

What to do with an old satellite dish?
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Websites and news channels are already reporting that old satellite dishes will stop working by the end of this year, and this is because old models are subject to interference from 5G internet. But after replacing the old satellite dish with a digital satellite dish, what should you do with the old antenna?

To answer this question, we have gathered some information about the “obligation” to change antennas and a list of things you can do with your old satellite dish when it is replaced by the digital version.

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Why will the old satellite dish stop working?

Recently, the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) decided that all old satellite dishes will stop working. This measure is necessary because Brazil is undergoing several changes to adapt to the 5G network, which is set to revolutionize the speed of mobile internet.

What to do with an old satellite dish — 5G interferes with signal reception from old satellite dishes (Image: shutterstock/Alexander Supertramp)

But what does 5G have to do with antennas? The answer is very simple: old satellite dishes operate in the same band as 5G, and when different transmissions have the same or very close bands, there is interference.

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For example: if you live in a region where 5G has already been implemented and you have an old satellite dish in your home, your TV signal will probably suffer from a lot of noise and the image quality will drop. However, if you change your antenna to a digital one, this interference will disappear, because digital antennas operate on a different frequency than the one used by the 5G network.

Therefore, as Anatel's objective is to implement 5G throughout Brazil, it is extremely important that all old satellite dishes are replaced with a digital antenna: this way, everyone can enjoy 5G without facing interference when watching television.

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Once your old satellite dish is replaced with a digital one, you'll be left with the old one at home; so what do you do with it? There are two possible paths: conscious disposal and reuse.

image shows an old satellite dish repurposed as a sombrero on a table — An old satellite dish was reused as a sunshade for a garden table (Reproduction: Madame Criativa)

To properly dispose of an old satellite dish, you must take it to an electronic waste collection center. This is important because the dish has different metal components and its irresponsible disposal can contaminate the soil with toxic substances, contributing to environmental pollution.

These collection points are located in recycling centers, in factories that buy metals and cardboard, in private and public initiatives that receive discarded electronic materials, and even in some physical computer stores. If in doubt, use the internet to find the solution closest to you.

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For reuse, it is possible to disassemble the metal and electronic components of the satellite dish and use them for different purposes. Among the possibilities, we can mention:

Cover the antenna with straw or other material and turn it into a beach umbrella;
Insert fairy lights and artificial branch arrangements to create an ornament in gardens;
Create a hanging plant pot;
Make a hammock for birds, etc.