TV Licence Should anyone be paying it????

juliescot

positive1 wrote: »

It did "BBC CHarter Review outwith the quotes :rolleyes:

To clarify taken from Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on the BBC Charter Review.

Also an interesting section on human rights with regards the licence.

I see that evidence is from Incorporated Society of British Advertisers.

I can understand why they wish the BBC to carry advertising - in their interest

Fire_Fox

positive1 wrote: »

It did "BBC CHarter Review outwith the quotes :rolleyes:

To clarify taken from Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on the BBC Charter Review.

Also an interesting section on human rights with regards the licence.

An accurate reference would supply the author and date of publication and, preferably, the URL so we can read the context for ourselves. :rolleyes:

positive1_2

also another slightly worrying factor,

BBC iPlayer, how long do you think they will wait before they "FORCE" all internet users to buy a licence, because they have a connection to the internet and "may" use there service?

will people then need to drop back to dial-up to prove they cant watch streaming video online?

Before, they go down that road, someone should create a blocking programme for iplayer.

juliescot

Not at all worrying.

So don't you worry about it.

positive1_2

Fire_Fox wrote: »

An accurate reference would supply the author and date of publication and, preferably, the URL so we can read the context for ourselves. :rolleyes:

True but its a shame we all arent perfect! :rotfl:

positive1_2

The following information is from

BBC website, I did try and post a link, but as a new user I was denied.

which confirms that the robbers at the BBC, State any computer owner,
or mobile phone owner should have a TV licence. this is just insane..


"Why does it matter if the computer is plugged in or not?
As soon as you plug a computer in at an address other than your home, then it becomes a "legally installed device" requiring a separate licence. "


"What about mobile phones?
If you watch live programmes on a mobile or PDA, then you will be covered by your licence at home as long as you are relying on the phone's battery. If you plug it in at an address other than your home address, then you need a licence"


"I never watch BBC programmes online. Do I still need a licence?
Yes. You need a licence to watch any channel live."

So if this isnt forced subscription what the hell is it then?

Fire_Fox

positive1 wrote: »

The following information is from

BBC website, I did try and post a link, but as a new user I was denied.

which confirms that the robbers at the BBC, State any computer owner,
or mobile phone owner should have a TV licence. this is just insane..

So if this isnt forced subscription what the hell is it then?

Talk about selective editing! :rolleyes: What the page actually says is:

"Businesses are being warned they could be breaking the law if staff watch live TV on their computers when the firm does not have a TV licence.

Why has this become an issue?
You don't need a TV licence to watch catch-up television on services such as the BBC iPlayer. But increasingly programmes can be watched online as they are broadcast. Anyone watching live programmes on their computer will need a licence.

I already have a TV licence at home. Do I need another one to cover my computer?
It depends where you are. If your computer is at home, then your existing licence will cover you. It will also cover you if you watch live programmes on your laptop or other mobile device at another address, but only if the equipment is not plugged in.

Why does it matter if the computer is plugged in or not?
As soon as you plug a computer in at an address other than your home, then it becomes a "legally installed device" requiring a separate licence.

What about businesses?
Businesses must make sure all equipment they own, including laptops, is covered.

What about mobile phones?
If you watch live programmes on a mobile or PDA, then you will be covered by your licence at home as long as you are relying on the phone's battery. If you plug it in at an address other than your home address, then you need a licence.

Does this affect students?
Students will need their own licence if they are watching live programmes from equipment that is plugged into the mains. This includes televisions, computers or mobile phones. If they only watch programmes using battery-operated devices, then they will covered by their parents' licence at home.

I never watch BBC programmes online. Do I still need a licence?
Yes. You need a licence to watch any channel live."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8285795.stm

juliescot

positive1 wrote: »

The following information is from

BBC website, I did try and post a link, but as a new user I was denied.

which confirms that the robbers at the BBC, State any computer owner,
or mobile phone owner should have a TV licence. this is just insane..


"Why does it matter if the computer is plugged in or not?
As soon as you plug a computer in at an address other than your home, then it becomes a "legally installed device" requiring a separate licence. "


"What about mobile phones?
If you watch live programmes on a mobile or PDA, then you will be covered by your licence at home as long as you are relying on the phone's battery. If you plug it in at an address other than your home address, then you need a licence"


"I never watch BBC programmes online. Do I still need a licence?
Yes. You need a licence to watch any channel live."

So if this isnt forced subscription what the hell is it then?

Very selective. Perhaps read some of the other threads on this subject and then you can relax a little;)

Esqui

positive1 wrote: »

So if this isnt forced subscription what the hell is it then?

You're forced to watch TV now?

positive1_2

Esqui wrote: »

You're forced to watch TV now?

Thats not what I said, Forced to pay for a service that I dont use maybe, its nothing more than another UK (only) stealth tax.

Add to that the use of BBC iplayer, may in turn increase the cost of all broadband services, as experts believe isps will need to increase bandwidth to cope with usage, and inturn pass on the cost to all BB end users, this will include vast majority of non iplayer customers.