TV licence ending dont want to renew

Ms_Chocaholic

Can someone please explain what I need to do to avoid having to pay for a TVL - can I watch Sky (via box) without one, if I do watch live TV, can I Sky+ the programme and watch it a few minutes behind real time.

ev70

Ms Chocaholic, you will need a TV license to watch or record any live or near live TV broadcast. This also includes Sky. If you watch catch-up TV services then they do not require a TV license.

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spacey2012 wrote: »

ask them politely to leave the property and not return.

Or, if you prefer, not so politely.

End the conversation and close the door

Better yet, don't start the conversation in the first place.

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JimmyTheWig wrote: »

(and keep a copy of what I signed)

And if he/she refuses to give you a copy?

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spacey2012 wrote: »

They can get through 20 an hour in a good day.

They can get through a damn site more than that.

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virtuallyfree wrote: »

You just have to tell them.

You don't HAVE to tell them anything.

BTW watching online catch up requires a Tv license.

No it doesn't.

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Blackbeard_of_Perranporth wrote: »

Now 6 Months TV Tax Free

I'm coming up on 4 years LLF.

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Buzby wrote: »

However, if you have the capability to watch - the risk to you is extremely high

Not if you don't communicate with them, nor let them in.

Cornucopia

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

Can someone please explain what I need to do to avoid having to pay for a TVL...

You need to stop watching/recording TV broadcasts. Instead, you can watch whatever you like via Catch-up ie. iPlayer, 4OD. Sky is not an ideal platform for this because the Sky box is receiving (and often recording) TV broadcasts whether you are watching them or not.

Check out YouView (you can delete the Live channels) or Roku (which is just for Catch-up). Alternatively, connect your PC, Tablet or Phone to the TV (connections permitting). Some games consoles also have Catch-up capability.

You will need reasonably good broadband whatever platform you use.

Vintage82

Heads up if you're paying by monthly DD - I just cancelled my TV licence and was advised of a £60 refund heading my way.

Seem they've been overcharging me for a while so might be worth picking up the phone...

Good luck!