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Requiring a logon doesn't require a pay as you use model. They could use exactly the same model, but just require verification of a TV licence as was suggested.
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Requiring a logon doesn't require a pay as you use model. They could use exactly the same model, but just require verification of a TV licence as was suggested.
Soldato
They lie in Court to gain Warrants of Access, they lie all the time saying they have 'Evidence' that they need to gain a Warrant when they don't, there are hundreds of videos of them in action on YouTube and the Police generally aid and assist them which they are not supposed to do at all, the Police are only there to prevent a Breach of the Peace which the BBCLicensing/Capita thugs are creating by just being there.
Even when they gain access unlawfully they then use every trick they can to push for an Obstruction, they will use this in Court to 'justify' their 'Case' against you. Even with a 'Warrant' they can only enter if you let them in, they cannot use force to gain entry like break-down a door or use a locksmith, all they do is intimidate and trick you into incriminating yourself. Never speak to them, don't even open the door to them, they have no authority whatsoever, they are just door-to-door salesmen on commission.
Soldato
So after a year and a bit I finally received one of their letters. Apparently one of their "enforcement team officers (lol)" has been authorised to visit.
I'll get the kettle ready
Are you going to let them in then?
Soldato
TV licence - Do I need it?
I saw the thread about cancelling and it got me wondering, I don't have any TV subscriptions like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, Virgin etc...
I do have a TV hooked to my PC for playing games and watching Blu Rays on. But that's it...
I've been paying for months with the above situation. Do I need to?
I saw the thread about cancelling and it got me wondering, I don't have any TV subscriptions like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, Virgin etc...
I do have a TV hooked to my PC for playing games and watching Blu Rays on. But that's it...
I've been paying for months with the above situation. Do I need to?
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I'm in the same boat and I have not had a license of 10 years. I don't watch live TV at all.
Why wouldn't he/she?
I've had one visit in the last few years, they were polite and professional, just asked me to switch on the TV and demonstrate there was no live signal.
I truly can't understand anyone refusing entry unless they have something to hide.
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Don
Its simple. Don't watch live TV then you don't need a licence. From Sep Iplayer on demand needs a licence but not Amazon, Netflix or the other on demand.
Soldato
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I don't believe Netflix or Amazon carry any live broadcast material so don't require a TV license, not sure how that works under the changes to "catch up" legality where they have BBC shows, etc. but as you pay for those via those services I suspect they are licensed differently to the same thing on iPlayer, etc. though that point seems very vague - one of my relatives is having a melt down at the moment as they don't own a TV or watch any live TV but do sometimes buy BBC shows via Amazon, etc. and just had the leaflet through about catch up changes which isn't clear on that point, but a bit threatening in tone, and no one at the BBC has given them a straight answer when they called them.
Nice to see you jumping in with a "writing fallacy" straight away - predicting what will happen after making your first post in an attempt to be proven correct early on, as the name suggests, they should be avoided.
The "high-horsing" you mention is really just mis-information from people who don't know the answer. Don't think many people say you definitely need one when you don't and then tell you they are on the moral high-ground for doing so.
Soldato
I truly can't understand anyone who bends so easily to bullying, harassment and intimidation when they simply don't have to.
Probably not. I don't answer the door unless I'm expecting someone/delivery.
I can't even remember the last time I have watched live TV.
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Thread merge. This has been answered a few times, but at least you can continue to talk about it in here 
I truly can't understand anyone who bends so easily to bullying, harassment and intimidation when they simply don't have to.
If you consider a letter once or twice a year to be bullying, harassment and intimidation you've led a very sheltered life.
Its simple letting them in for me led to nothing but harassment. So I don't let them in any more. Why would you let sales people into your house which is all they are?
Would you let someone in from Microsoft or Apple to make sure you are licenced? I don't let them in any more as I have proven to them I don't have a TV and they still send threating letters and try constant "inspections" despite them knowing I don't even own a TV.