There is often some confusion
when it comes to the UK's TV licence. Do you need a licence to stream? What if you only watch certain channels? Well it seems that many people may wrongly think that they do not need to pay for a TV licence when in fact they do - and if that's you, then you are breaking the law and in line for a pretty hefty fine.
While there has been debate about scrapping the fee completely by 2027 for now the annual or monthly payment continues. Currently changed at £159 a year, the fee is usually reviewed on April 1 each year - it is expected to be kept at the current rate until April 2024 but we won't know for certain until nearer the time.
Why is there a TV licence and what does it pay for? The money goes to fund the BBC, which is Britain’s state-owned broadcasting service. However, you still need a licence to watch other networks’ television shows, if you are watching them as they are broadcast live. You also need one if you use BBC’s iPlayer to watch any content, as TV licences fund the BBC. If you are watching other apps, like ITV Player, you need a licence IF you are watching the shows as they go out live. You also need a licence if you are recording live TV to watch later.
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