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Ok got a question here - say Mr X lives in a house and there is no TV in the house he has a Lap top and watches You tube or I player & of course uses his built in DVD player for his flims which he has on subscription online.
Now does he need a TV licence or not? I initially thought that he did. When I challenged him as to why he had no TV he said he'd need to get a Subscription for NTL to view the Indian channels and then on top of that the TV licence whereas using the Laptop and online viewing there is of course no NTL or Sky subscription but what about the Licence?
Now does he need a TV licence or not? I initially thought that he did. When I challenged him as to why he had no TV he said he'd need to get a Subscription for NTL to view the Indian channels and then on top of that the TV licence whereas using the Laptop and online viewing there is of course no NTL or Sky subscription but what about the Licence?
Welshbeef said:
Ok got a question here - say Mr X lives in a house and there is no TV in the house he has a Lap top and watches You tube or I player & of course uses his built in DVD player for his flims which he has on subscription online.
Now does he need a TV licence or not? I initially thought that he did. When I challenged him as to why he had no TV he said he'd need to get a Subscription for NTL to view the Indian channels and then on top of that the TV licence whereas using the Laptop and online viewing there is of course no NTL or Sky subscription but what about the Licence?
A licence is certainly NOT required for 'catch up services' (e.g. iPlayer). The BBC sent out a big scare leaflet to magistrates recently claiming that a licence would be required to watch live services on a computer, but I don't know about the legality of that.Now does he need a TV licence or not? I initially thought that he did. When I challenged him as to why he had no TV he said he'd need to get a Subscription for NTL to view the Indian channels and then on top of that the TV licence whereas using the Laptop and online viewing there is of course no NTL or Sky subscription but what about the Licence?
i cancelled my licence for this express reason. no digital reception and no plans to upgrade the aerial [selling house]. always out/busy at primetime so just watch the occasional show on iplayer/c4.
asked the licensing people when i cancelled if this was ok and it is. its a hassle though. i got my refunf through a month back and have already had 2 letters through the door about not having a licence. annoying f
kers.
asked the licensing people when i cancelled if this was ok and it is. its a hassle though. i got my refunf through a month back and have already had 2 letters through the door about not having a licence. annoying f
kers. i just had to pay mine (just moved) - its a total rip off imho.
through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
RacerMDR said:
i just had to pay mine (just moved) - its a total rip off imho.
through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
With the sky its because you can receive the BBC channels therefore as there is no way of proving you didnt watch them you pay.through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
Well that aside even if you have a TV in your house you pay as it can receive those channels.
Would everyone here be happy if the BBC scrapped TV Lic and instead had adverts?
Welshbeef said:
mybrainhurts said:
Welshbeef said:
Well that aside even if you have a TV in your house you pay as it can receive those channels.
Not if it's out of use...kambites said:
I have every intention of buying a TV soon and using it to watch films on but I'm buggered if I'm going to buy a TV licence.
A few years back I lived in a house where there was no reception at all. I had my TV plugged into a DVD player and games console, but not tuned into any channels. TV licensing were happy with me not having a license as long as the TV was detuned.If you own any of the following,capable of receiving a signal, then you need a TV licence.....
TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
Edited by andyaero on Tuesday 28th October 12:49
andyaero said:
If you own any of the following, then you need a TV licence.....
TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
Cobblers. To be blunt.TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
RacerMDR said:
i just had to pay mine (just moved) - its a total rip off imho.
through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
I have to say that I think it represents excellent value for money.through the normal aerial all i can receive is BBC1, 2 and ITV. Now i know that we are paying for BBC only but it really brought it home to me what a total rip off this tax is.
and to add insult to injury - I entered to pay Monthly, and they are charging me over 4 months. Thieving scum. Apparently next year it will be 11 quid per month.
its outrageous - I can't believe its legal - so if i install SKY - and pay 30 quid or whatever, and don't want BBC1 or 2 - I still have to pay for them?! arse holes.
Just off the top of my head;
Top Gear
Harry & Paul
Spooks
Antiques Roadshow
Coast
America with Stephen Fry
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Chris Evans on Radio 2
Radio 4
All the wildlife documentaries
All the new comedy they introduce
The BBC website
All with NO advertising.
Worth £10 a month I think.
andyaero said:
If you own any of the following, then you need a TV licence.....
TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
Compeltely wrong - see this for confirmation.TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
andyaero said:
If you own any of the following,capable of receiving a signal, then you need a TV licence.....
TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
No, they have to prove you're using it.TV
Video Recorder
DVD Recorder
Freeview box
Laptop or PC which has a TV card installed.
You do not need a licence for a DVD player only, as they cannot receive a signal.
Saying you've unplugged it and don't use it won't work, the law assumes if you own it, you use it.
They tried with me and failed.
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