Without a digital tv, I will not be able to recive tv broadcasts. I only use it to watch dvds anyway. UK
2007-12-02 22:07:26 · 11 answers · asked by mokiemagic 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Despite previous answers, what the law actually states is that "a TV licence is required for any device CAPABLE of receiving a BBC transmission" This includes televisions, Freeview boxes, DVD recorders, video recorders and any computer fitted with a TV card.
So, for example, if you have an old style plasma screen with no tuner, you don't require a TV licence. If, after the digital switchover, you can PROVE you are unable to receive any BBC channels, you won't need a licence.
After analogue is switched off in your area, get in touch with the TV licencing authority, explain the situation and get it all checked & cleared above board.
2007-12-03 01:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need a licence to use any equipment capable of allowing you to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown. This is ANY live TV, not singularly BBC programmes.
In theory if the equipment cannot record or display such programmes then no. If you have an analogue tv and there is no analogue signal available then you would be exempt from a licence as the equipment cannot display programmes as they are being shown.
If (for example) you own a set top box and that is used to run a sound only system (hi-fi for radio) and you have no equipment to display the picture then you do not require a licence.
With no available analogue signal your old tv will be little more than a monitor, therefore would not require a licence.
You do not need a licence to play dvds if the equipment is not capable of displaying or recording broadcasts as they happen.
Oh groan. Right, A television licence is required whatever the receiving system but if there are no analogue transmissons you would not need a licence for an analogue tv. If you still have an old 405 TV indoors it does not require a licence as you can't receive anything on it!!
Under the broadcasting act you need a licence to receive or record television programmes. That means ANY programmes not just BBC. If you could prove that you could not receive any BBC programmes it would make no difference. The licence is for the equipment to receive any broadcast television programmes. Reception of BBC is NOT a provision of licensing.
Yes, this does include set top boxes etc as stated elsewhere BUT set top boxes can be used without a licence if they are used for radio only and are not used in conjuction with visual display equipment.
2007-12-02 22:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Black Sapphire 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are unable to watch broadcast TV as opposed to just choosing not to, you will not need a license, so analogue TV after switchover= no license. Analogue TV with Freeview adapter = license. Streaming TV = License. PC no internet =no license.
2007-12-04 12:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by The Corrector 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe how many people incorrectly said 'yes'.
Unless you have a digital receiver then you do not need a TV licence. It is perfectly legal to use your analogue TV to watch DVDs or even catch-up (but not live TV) on iPlayer. You need a licence if you have equipment capable of receiving live transmissions, which you do not.
2014-01-06 08:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by chickenfizz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 405 line 10" PYE, for which I don't require a licence because it is not capable of receiving any current broadcasts. (No more than my toaster can, anyway).
However, according to Swansea you need a licence for your computer.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/students.jsp#link2
2007-12-04 05:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Do not trust low score answerers 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes probably and if you wanted to convert i.e buy a digi box you wont be able to without a licence because they do checks at the point of sale now
2007-12-02 22:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes you will still have to get a licence.
You will still be broadcasting "something" on your tv even though it is just DVDs.
Your actually still using your TV.
2007-12-02 22:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by MISS B.ITCH 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No that is a good question!
You may need to invite them in to prove you have a freeview decoder, but if you don't then there law about "capable of receiving BBC" would be discounted!
2007-12-02 22:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by Marky 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, You will still need to buy a license.
2007-12-02 22:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by Miln3shine 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You will still need one
2007-12-02 22:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋