If you watch all tv programmes through your computer/laptop via a mediacard in UK and NOT a television do you have to have a tv licence?
2007-07-31 02:41:30 · 13 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-07-31 02:46:35 · update #1
you know, I asked something similar recently and got hardly any A (one telling me I spelled license wrong - like I care!)
What galls me is the lisense fee is for the BBC - what if I want to opt out of their awful programming schedule and only want to view the rest of my free view channels? Why should I pay for their damn license?
Dance X?
I ask you . . . indeed!
But yeah sadly you do still need a license
sos
2007-07-31 02:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES !! I am afraid so. You actually pay for receiving the signals - by whatever means.
Here is an interesting point. I live in a Block of Flats in London (12 Floors). We have a Residents Association. We meet every 3 months. The Q always comes up re TV Licence. In fact only a few residents have one. Living in a large block - no tv detector can pinpoint any particular flat. It is too labour intensive for them to go knocking on each door.
In this area there are some 20 Blocks - very few have a licence. If you are in a flat - do not bother.
Have I got a licence ?????? I am not saying.
Hope this helps you.
2007-07-31 03:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by tonyflair2002 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From the back of the TV Licence -
"What do you need a TV Licence for
You need a TV licence to install or use any equipment to receive or record television programme services - for example a television set, a set top box, PC with a broadcast card or any other TV receiving equipment"
2007-07-31 02:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes is the short answer. As long as you are owning and operating equipment capable of receiving a viewable televised transmission, you will need a TV Licence.
2007-07-31 02:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Robin 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-07-31 02:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by MISSY G 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you look at the TV licence site it specifically mentions computers.
2007-07-31 03:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are b@stards. Why should we pay for the BBC? Its agasnt our human rights, its a tax that isn't justifiable.
30 minutes ago I canceled my TV license because I have emigrated and they will not refund me the money because its out of the 3 month block or something.
When I was a student I was constantly hassled by them and I didnt have a TV!
The BBC isnt worth it.
2007-07-31 02:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by lister_larger 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Short answer yes.
2007-07-31 08:19:29 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Abba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because the license is for receiving the airwaves and signals no matter what the format
2007-07-31 02:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by Tiger01204 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes...and furthermore if you own a DVD or VHS player you still require a licence even if you don't own a telly!
2007-07-31 03:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋