Thread: Scrap TV license fees?
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Old 02-03-2005, 12:48   #61
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Re: Scrap TV license fees?
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Originally Posted by scastle
According to the TV licencing company, you do not need a licence if you do not wath or record TV (so if you are only using the TV to watch DVDs, pre-recorded videos or a games console you don't need a licence). You do need to notify them in writing. however. (http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/gethelp/faqs.jsp#link1)
, but you do need a licence if you are planning to record any television (terrestrial or satellite/cable) http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/gethelp/faqs.jsp#link2
Well that seems a bit more reasonable, but I wonder how many people know about it? Let me get this right though... if you record a SKY TV programme, you still have to pay the licence fee? Hmmm, I'm sure there's logic in there somewhere...
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