I just bought an inexpensive smart TV for a friend living in a rural area.  She will probably only view the broadcast digital stations.  Are the outdoor antennas significantly better in weak signal areas than the small indoor ones?   I use an indoor one with no problem but I'm in an urban area with  generally strong signals.

If you don't want to go the internet streaming route you can try an inexpensive terrestrial digital TV service first.

 

It just needs a small aerial pointed at the nearest tower.

Check her neighbours rooftop aerials for clues as to where it is.

 

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