None of the tvs in my house have built in digital receivers and I don't have a digibox (or tv card for the computer), and have no intention of getting one. As far as I'm aware the law regarding the tv license says something like "you have to pay if you have equipment capable of receiving broadcasts."
So when there is no analogue signal I won't be able to receive broadcasts, therefore surely I shouldn't have to pay the license fee and I can still have a tv for games, dvds etc. without needing to rip the aerial off the roof to avoid prosecution.
2007-01-18 04:21:16 · 5 answers · asked by Doug 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
You would if you turn it on
Your equipment may not be receiving a picture but if they went back to analogue then you would be able to receive one.
They will make up some stupid clause that if there is an emergency situation then they would turn analogue back on therefore your set could still receive TV therefore you still need to pay for the licence
2007-01-18 04:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by footynutguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have equipment capable of receiving broadcasts that's OK, you won't have to pay for the licence.
If you get a monitor or monitors instead of the TV(s) you'll be squeaky clean.
2007-01-18 04:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not had a licence for about 20 years. I have a TV and video which is only used for CCTV. I have it in writing that I do not need a licence
2007-01-18 04:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by bwadsp 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously, if you don't have a TV, you can't receive a signal, so you won't have to have a licence !!
2007-01-21 16:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ownership of a device capable of receiving or decoding telly or radio signals. so you will
2007-01-18 04:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by riceboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋