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I suspect the BBC will declare them to be "okay" to watch.
Just as now, the BBC has simplified the rules down to "watch/record TV broadcasts", there will be a similar phrase that they will use to publicise the new rules.
Because the new rules are more complex, it will be interesting to see how deep the BBC cuts into them with their simplification.
Did I hear 1 million people have recently stopped paying for their license?
If I record BBC TV &/or Sky channels, for watching at a later date/time, do I need the License?
Thank You.
If you record those programs on your property then you would be using a device to watch OR record a program as it is being broadcast so a licence would be required.
However....and this might require a bit of creative thinking. If you were to hand a tape to one of your mates who does have a licence then transport that video tape to your house then you didn't use a device on your property to record the program and you can watch the tape without requiring a licence.
You can even do that with your computer. You could remotely control a computer at a different but licensed property and record the program you want then at a later point stream that program over the internet and watch it.
Yes that could be one way around it I suppose.
One more question if I may.
If I only watch/record Sky or other NON BBC stuff, Would the license still be required?
Yes it's anything. Doesn't even have to be a UK broadcast. You could be watching American TV live on the internet using a US based proxy server to get around the geo-IP blocking and that would still require a licence.