Absolutely, trying to be simplistic. The majority of people are not aware, nor do they care.There is quite a bit more involved than just that
Absolutely, trying to be simplistic. The majority of people are not aware, nor do they care.There is quite a bit more involved than just that
Absolutely, trying to be simplistic. The majority of people are not aware, nor do they care.There is quite a bit more involved than just that
New freesat boxes i believe now ask you for your TV licence number. If you don't have one you're denied bbc content, but you can still watch other channels.For Freesat a licence is needed, a TV licence.
When did the rules change?
Last time I was in contact with TV licensing it was required to receive all radio broadcasted TV channels [sat & freeview] and some [presumably BBC] streamed services.
In the last 2 years I've purchased 7 TV's and 3 free view PVR's from a well known national store with a name like a spicey food. I was asked at POS for one PVR if I had a licence and a couple of weeks after buying another I received a threatening letter which I ignored. The irony is only 2 of these products are for my use and due to living in sin the licence at home is not in my name. However having a business account at the store, every purchase I make is fully documented to my home address.The basic rules haven't changed a licence is still needed for all of the above. I installed a new TV a couple or so weeks ago, yet I don't recall having to provide proof we had a TV licence.
That's what I've been saying as what I have always 'assumed' - that when one purchases the hardware (beit a phone, a 'repater') or whatever, it comes with an implicit licence, arranged by the manufacturer.Re Licencing... A, A lifetime licence is granted on the purchase of the hardware perhaps?
Some thing are licence-exempt.... Home WiFi, Drones ....
Those are 'receive only' situations, so it's rather different..... GPS Devices, Freesat for example, i'm sure there are others ...
That may now be true but, if so, it's a new one on me. 50+ years on, I'm still paying every year for my licence, and it took a lot more than just money (and/or 'registering') to get the licence in the first placeThere are situations where an end user does need to register to be licenced..... Ham Radio!? I think this is now free if you register online, but you must still be registered even though it's now free.
That may now be true but, if so, it's a new one on me. 50+ years on, I'm still paying every year for my licence, and it took a lot more than just money (and/or 'registering') to get the licence in the first place
I have to say that, now that TVs (hence the theoretical need for TV licences) are so ubiquitous, I think that the concept of UK TV licences is out-dated. If the BBC simply got their money out of 'general taxation', not only would that eliminate the costs of collecting the licence fees and policing the non-payers, but it would also seemingly be more 'equitable' - in that those on low incomes, who pay less in taxes, would effectively be paying less for their use of TVs.In the last 2 years I've purchased 7 TV's and 3 free view PVR's from a well known national store with a name like a spicey food. I was asked at POS for one PVR if I had a licence and a couple of weeks after buying another I received a threatening letter which I ignored.
Correct, it has been free now for a good number of years. I believe the licence is open ended, however it has to be 'maintained' every 10 years by logging on [or phoning] to confirm it's still wanted and details are correct.Then you should not be You still need to maintain your licence as valid, but it is free and lasts 10 years(I think).
Correct, it has been free now for a good number of years. I believe the licence is open ended, however it has to be 'maintained' every 10 years by logging on [or phoning] to confirm it's still wanted and details are correct.
Interesting. Maybe I'm wrong - I need to examine my Direct DebitsThen you should not be You still need to maintain your licence as valid, but it is free and lasts 10 years(I think).
When did the rules change?
Last time I was in contact with TV licensing it was required to receive all radio broadcasted TV channels [sat & freeview] and some [presumably BBC] streamed services.
As I've been saying, I had assumed that this was the case with mobile phones and hence, by extension, probably any associated 'GSM repeaters' which are manufactured and sold..... in this case the licence is granted to the type approval holder and a certificate issued with every bit of kit [think about the line of stickers on laptops] further documentation/payment is not required, such as WiFi, some radio microphones [on a very few frequencies], car key fobs, PMR446 walkie talkies etc.
This is the problem with the internet. Anyone can make up anything they like and present it as fact.As far as i'm aware you only need a TV Licence if your TV / device is tuned to receive bbc channels even if you don't watch bbc channels.
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