If I only have broadband and do not want to watch tv do I need a tv licence?

Question

TVL have been pestering me as they do not believe that I do not have tv and don't want it but I have been told that, "If I have broadband I do need a tv licence" Is this true?.

Answer 1

Hello,

(ANS) If you have broadband and only use broadband for non broadcast service i.e. are NOT watching TV programs live in real time then you defintely DON'T require a TV license (they are just spinning you a load of technical non sense, putting the frighteners on you to squeeze a fee out of you).

NOTE: Broadband has 100% NOTHING to do with TV and thus definitely does not require you to have a TVL.

**ONLY if the TV program is viewed live in real time i.e. actually while its being broadcast through other channels as well such as via a TV ariel etc. Does the law require you to own a license.

**Using the BBC's iPlayer catch up service does NOT require a license because that's viewing content that is not considered broadcast i.e. its after the program has been shown live. Its not broadcast by definition.

YES! 1% of the UK population don't use or watch TV and don't have a license as a result.

Kind Regards Ivan

Answer 2

I would think they are right.  It`s like having a TV, but saying that its always off honest I don`t watch it?

If your computer can display graphics and you have a source of TV then you would need a licence!

I am guessing and do not know for sure tho!  Personnaly I don`t agree with the TV licence anyway, I pay enough for Sky TV.

Answer 3

You need a TV License to use any television receiving equipment such as a TV set, digital box, DVD or video recorder, PC, laptop or mobile phone to watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV.

Answer 4

Probably cos the BBC won't let  you get away with anything.

Answer 5

The question you should be asking yourself is. Can I get caught if I do need a TV license. The BBC records office get informed by retailers when you buy a TV from a shop and this is their proof for prosecution but I don't know if internet suppliers come under the same legislation. I have looked all over the internet and at BBC licensing records office to find out and found nothing at all so I took it that they probably dont.

Answer 6

Probably because you could view some programmes on your p.c.

Answer 7

Sadly, yes, you do need a TV licence. This is simply because of being able to watch TV through your computer. I also think you have to have a TV licence by law.