TV license??

[*charisma*]

Assalamu Alaikum,

I was just told that if one owns a TV in the UK they have to have a TV license to watch live broadcasting...is this true???

What is this madness?

 

[Supernova]

Assalamu Alaikum,

I was just told that if one owns a TV in the UK they have to have a TV license to watch live broadcasting...is this true???

What is this madness?

​Yes this is true. There is a reason why.

 

[*charisma*]

​Yes this is true. There is a reason why.

Please, do tell.

 

[Supernova]

Please, do tell.

When it comes to standard TV channels there are two types.
1. State (Like BBC)
2. Private (Like ITv)

The State owned channels like BBC are not allowed to advertise. That means no advertisements at all. Programs on this channel will run its full course without breaks, or if there is a break, it will promote another of its sub channels scheduled programs. All TV licence money goes to the State owned channels - in other words - it serves as an income because no advertisements are allowed.

The private channels show adverts and this is their income. These channels are also available with standard television.

The third category will be a full private owned company like Sky and Virgin Media and BT.

 

[*charisma*]

Lameeeee.

We have public broadcasting and it's free

Do they bust down your doors and search your house if you don't have a tv license??
What about if you have a firestick with apps? Or a live tv app on your phone?

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I feel like the UK is just squeezing money out of it's citizens. No wonder many of you are depressed :x..it aint the lack of sun.

 

[Supernova]

Lameeeee.

We have public broadcasting and it's free

Do they bust down your doors and search your house if you don't have a tv license??
What about if you have a firestick with apps? Or a live tv app on your phone?

Well lucky you.
The Tv licence is per a household despite how many Tv's one may have.

Yes one can face a penalty for not paying ones TV License and possible imprisonment.

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Lameeeee.

We have public broadcasting and it's free

Do they bust down your doors and search your house if you don't have a tv license??
What about if you have a firestick with apps? Or a live tv app on your phone?

Well lucky you.
The Tv licence is per a household despite how many Tv's one may have.

Yes one can face a penalty for not paying ones TV License and possible imprisonment.

 

[*charisma*]

Well lucky you.

Hold that thought. lool

 

[sister herb]

It sounds simple in there in the UK. In Finland everyone has to pay TV license - just same if they have TV or not. It goes with other taxes.

 

[crimsontide06]

commercial free tv??!?!! alhamduilah o.o

 

[*charisma*]

It sounds simple in there in the UK. In Finland everyone has to pay TV license - just same if they have TV or not. It goes with other taxes.

That's just ridiculous lol.

Well lucky you.
The Tv licence is per a household despite how many Tv's one may have.

Yes one can face a penalty for not paying ones TV License and possible imprisonment.

It's just dumb cuz how can they actually prove you're watching or not? Would be easier if you could buy the channels/have a membership and pay a fee for those specific channels.

commercial free tv??!?!! alhamduilah o.o

we have PBS in the states...and a few others which are run by donations.

 

[سيف الله]

Salaam

Yes you have to pay

Mind you, even better reason to get rid of the TV