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So im going to uni on saturday, and im bringing my TV, buuuut, do i need a TV licence if i only want to watch DVDs on it? And also, i never knew that you could watch things like BBC programmes live from the net, so does that mean i need a TV licence for my laptop? and if i do, do i need one for each?
And also, may sound a tad naughty, but my boyfriend never had one last year, he kept getting letters saying they are gonna inspect his flat (neither of his flatmates had one aswell) but they never did.....has anyone ever been fined/no of someone who has while at uni accomodation?
thanks in advance!
And also, may sound a tad naughty, but my boyfriend never had one last year, he kept getting letters saying they are gonna inspect his flat (neither of his flatmates had one aswell) but they never did.....has anyone ever been fined/no of someone who has while at uni accomodation?
thanks in advance!
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No to all.
I think it's just threats - no-one ever came to my flat last year about it.
There are many misconceptions about TV Licensing.
The TV License website itself has a lot of useful information.
In summary, you need a TV License if you are going to watch live TV programmes. For example on a television, on your computer or even on your mobile.
You don't need a separate license for each one.
The TV License website has a specific section for students which you might find useful.
As for not paying the TV License, as long as you understand the consequences for not paying, the decision is yours. The Citizen's Advice Bureau have a really good explanation of what happens if you don't pay the TV License.
Hope this helps.
TV licensing guys did pay me a visit one day last year, saw no telly but they did see a satellite dish fitted outside on one of my walls. However, the wall socket that corresponded to the dish had a big armchair blocking it from view. I moved the chair to show them where the wall point was and it was hopefully a clear enough indication that I didn't intend to use it. I then told the guys that the dish was already there when I moved into this house (which was the truth).