TV Licence Super Thread
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That means the actual channels stream not the event
Do I need a tv license to watch silverstones cctv/webcam feed whilst a race is being shown on the bbc? I'm guessing no
Soldato
That means the actual channels stream not the event
Yes it does. Watch foreign coverage of uk broadcast football, or whatever, and you don't need a licence.
Interesting that it says:
"Watching TV on the internet
You need to be covered by a licence if..."
"Video recorders and digital recorders like Sky+
You need a licence if..."
But for mobiles it says:
"Mobile phones
A licence covers you to watch TV..."
The question is, do you NEED a licence to watch on a phone?
I've said before: watching on an unplugged device is a grey area which, for some reason (hmmm), they don't specifically say whether a licence is required or not.
Soldato
I've found them pretty good about it to be honest.
Cancelled a few years ago and had 1 visit. I was watching Netflix at the time and the guy somehow hadn't heard of it and I had to show him what it was so he knew it wasn't Live.
I said the only live broadcasts I watch is the NHL, which is not broadcast Live in the UK therefore doesn't count.
I had no problem letting him in to look as I'm being honest about not watching it. Yes there is an aerial on the roof so I have the capability, but I'm not going to remove that when I may want to subscribe in the future if the wife ever wanted it.
So even though I could turn the TV on, and it would work fine they were still OK with it and took my word for it. Can't argue with that.
I've never watched a live broadcast so I'm personally happy that they trusted my word.
I did receive a letter to my old address recently which I now rent out to someone else since moving so not sure why they haven't updated my systems. This thread just reminded me to let them know as they musn't have updated it last time
Cancelled a few years ago and had 1 visit. I was watching Netflix at the time and the guy somehow hadn't heard of it and I had to show him what it was so he knew it wasn't Live.
I said the only live broadcasts I watch is the NHL, which is not broadcast Live in the UK therefore doesn't count.
I had no problem letting him in to look as I'm being honest about not watching it. Yes there is an aerial on the roof so I have the capability, but I'm not going to remove that when I may want to subscribe in the future if the wife ever wanted it.
So even though I could turn the TV on, and it would work fine they were still OK with it and took my word for it. Can't argue with that.
I've never watched a live broadcast so I'm personally happy that they trusted my word.
I did receive a letter to my old address recently which I now rent out to someone else since moving so not sure why they haven't updated my systems. This thread just reminded me to let them know as they musn't have updated it last time
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These threads always descend in to the same
Someone posts about "implied right of access", there's a big debate about how people bin letters for the lulz, others talk about their experiences of receiving visits, then inevitably we get to the "do I need a licence for...." debate.
Nice to see this one has gone according to the norm
Someone posts about "implied right of access", there's a big debate about how people bin letters for the lulz, others talk about their experiences of receiving visits, then inevitably we get to the "do I need a licence for...." debate.
Nice to see this one has gone according to the norm
Except that explanation isn't clear at all.
Soldato
No just a threat letter. Had a fair few last few years lol. Basically just saying we will be taking you to court if you dont pay for your TVL.
Had a few of those be prepared ones too.
Soldato
Apparently you can write a letter to the BBC explaining that you do not give them permission to access your front door, ie over your driveway/path etc. Then its illegal for them to even walk towards your door from the road side.
Cannot be a renter though, must be your own mortgaged/owned house to do that though.
Cannot be a renter though, must be your own mortgaged/owned house to do that though.
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Soldato
You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder.
If you like watching Jeremy Kyle, Eastenders, Coronation St, News at 6, Emmerdale, Big Brother Etc as it is being broadcast, you need a TVL. If you have Sky or Virgin TV packages and watch Football, Sky one, Dave, Shopping channels etc You need a TVL.
Watching TV on the internet
You need to be covered by a licence if you watch TV online at the same time as it's being broadcast on conventional TV in the UK or the Channel Islands.
Self explanatory.
Video recorders and digital recorders like Sky+
You need a licence if you record TV as it's broadcast, whether that's on a conventional video recorder or digital box.
If you like watching Jeremy Kyle, Eastenders, Coronation St, News at 6, Emmerdale, Big Brother Etc at a later time, you need a TVL. If you have Sky or Virgin TV packages and watch Football, Sky one, Dave, Shopping channels etc at a later time You need a TVL.
Mobile phones
A licence covers you to watch TV as it's broadcast on a mobile phone, whether you're at home or out and about.
This pretty much sums it up..imo
If you like watching Jeremy Kyle, Eastenders, Coronation St, News at 6, Emmerdale, Big Brother Etc as it is being broadcast, you need a TVL. If you have Sky or Virgin TV packages and watch Football, Sky one, Dave, Shopping channels etc You need a TVL.
Watching TV on the internet
You need to be covered by a licence if you watch TV online at the same time as it's being broadcast on conventional TV in the UK or the Channel Islands.
Self explanatory.
Video recorders and digital recorders like Sky+
You need a licence if you record TV as it's broadcast, whether that's on a conventional video recorder or digital box.
If you like watching Jeremy Kyle, Eastenders, Coronation St, News at 6, Emmerdale, Big Brother Etc at a later time, you need a TVL. If you have Sky or Virgin TV packages and watch Football, Sky one, Dave, Shopping channels etc at a later time You need a TVL.
Mobile phones
A licence covers you to watch TV as it's broadcast on a mobile phone, whether you're at home or out and about.
This pretty much sums it up..imo
It is very clear,
So if I'm using Netflix to show Die Hard on TV, I need a licence? That's what your ambiguous statement suggests. What about if I show a Bluray movie on my TV?
People have already given a good definition of what the TVL covers, your "If it's being shown on TV you need a license" statement is too vague.
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Soldato
Never had one, never going to have one.
I don't pay mine because they like to use bully tacitcs to intimidate you like sending you threatening letters every week and visiting your house.
If they come to you door just tell them **** off as they have absolutely no authority.
You can just send of a form that says you don't watch tv and they will stop bothering you.
Anyway it's good to see they sacked clarkson now they can replace him with a gay presenter to match all there other programs.
If they come to you door just tell them **** off as they have absolutely no authority.
You can just send of a form that says you don't watch tv and they will stop bothering you.
Anyway it's good to see they sacked clarkson now they can replace him with a gay presenter to match all there other programs.
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well actually it really is !
Thats simply not the case, FACT !
its only if YOU are watching a program LIVE or recording it LIVE that you need a license.
You CAN record it or watch if its being broadcast from a catchup service i.e iplayer / itvplayer ect ect.
So saying "if its on TV" is a bit too vague tbh.
You guys saying you need a license if you watch live TV, do realize...that you don't right?
Its an act not a law, you have to have a license if you agree with the fact that you need one. That's the point, if you don't agree, you don't need a license, there is jack they can do about it.
Remove there implied right of access and slam the door in there face.
They can get the police involved because they are above us normal people and get warrant's, they don't care. Thats real problem.
Its an act not a law, you have to have a license if you agree with the fact that you need one. That's the point, if you don't agree, you don't need a license, there is jack they can do about it.
Remove there implied right of access and slam the door in there face.
They can get the police involved because they are above us normal people and get warrant's, they don't care. Thats real problem.
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Following the thread of what he was replying to, his post is perfectly fine. People were questioning if they needed a license to watch non televised but live streams, which they don't.