But does the TV license cover the home or the person ?
I thought it mainly covered the home so anyone in the house can watch TV
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I thought it mainly covered the home so anyone in the house can watch TV
who cares, it's not your problem and you legally likely don't have to say who it was.
can you not watch iplayer on your phone whilst travelling? is there some special license for that?
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No, if it's in your house you still need a license.
However the usual way they catch you out is if the same email address is used for iplayer and tv licensing opt out.
I got a letter after using iplayer on my parents smart tv, even though they do have a TV license.
Iplayer use on mobile phones too : license needed ;
only need a few data points from fingerprinting technology to triangulate the phone.
(e: someone must be watching these popular bbc series - if I see another advert for bait traitors )
only need a few data points from fingerprinting technology to triangulate the phone.
(e: someone must be watching these popular bbc series - if I see another advert for bait traitors )
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I got a letter in red envelope yesterday. Oh noes, it was red.
Serious business.
Serious business.
Unless they changed the rules a mobile device powered by battery is covered by a users own licence no matter location. As soon as you plug the device into the mains its no longer covered. Rather stupidly that means a friend can watch iPlayer in your unlicensed home using your Wi Fi and your IP as long as they dont charge there mobile. Although surly it looks to be impossible for the BBC to know if the mobile was being charged or not.
The entire charge rule is stupid. Mobile phone in car fine, plug your mobile into the USB to charge as you drive and no longer licensed technically. (Based on reading the rules over 5 years ago, I am assuming no changes)
catches the chinese out
Shouldn't be watching the TV while driving anyway
But an argument could be made for passengers that it's still running from a (car) battery.
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Whenever I think I miss having a TV Licence, I have a look on TVguide and then see some trash like Songs of Praise is on. Or shall I check right now? Escape to the Country, a Place in the Sun...... Sign me up right now!
I guess evening listings is better: Celebrity Traitors, Simon Reeve. Tomorrow England vs Wales. I guess I'll miss that.
I guess evening listings is better: Celebrity Traitors, Simon Reeve. Tomorrow England vs Wales. I guess I'll miss that.
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I can't believe the BBC want £174.50 a year for the trash they make nowadays.
It's a hard pass from me.
It's a hard pass from me.
GenZ are addicted to live tv events like traitors that's the market ... you/they need to be able participate in online discussions - like love island / big brother ... or real events in the world.
Battery devices/mobiles aren't excluded - your parents will need to have a license at your primary residence.
Battery devices/mobiles aren't excluded - your parents will need to have a license at your primary residence.
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Me no speaky bot.
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I'm not so sure about addicted... Young people famously watch less linear TV, although I can see it going full circle with "event" TV like this.
Early numbers also show that the biggest users of Freely IPTV are young adults, which was unexpected.
Or just don't bother, because no one is ever going to check.
yes you're right couldn't think of the correct terminology ... even Doctor Who they drip feed that to the disciples, no binge viewing there
there seems to be no data on evidence used to convict perps - which is curious, either intentional to hide Capita black arts (like the Mossad) or it is just mundane.
Almost all the convictions are people being tricked in to admitting something on the doorstep or just not turning up to court.
Even if they obtain a warrant, you can refuse access to phones or computers under data protection grounds.
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Is there really any need for the BBC these days as we have so many streaming services and Sky which is far better then most the rubbish on the BBC channels ?
I myself don’t watch anything on the BBC channel or even listen to any BBC radio stations.But I do randomly look at the BBC news website but I think it nothing I would miss if we didn’t have it.
I myself don’t watch anything on the BBC channel or even listen to any BBC radio stations.But I do randomly look at the BBC news website but I think it nothing I would miss if we didn’t have it.
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