What is a TV license needed for?

The law says you need to be covered by a TV Licence to: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.) download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

What does TV license pay for?

A TV Licence covers you to watch or record TV programmes live on any channel or TV service. This includes watching TV live online. A TV Licence also covers you to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

What’s the number for TV Licensing?

By our Contact us form. The post at: Customer Relations, TV Licensing, Darlington, DL98 1TL. Our call centre by phone on 0300 790 6096*

What happens if you dont have a TV Licence?

If TV Licensing believes you’re watching ‘live TV’ or using BBC iPlayer without a licence, enquiry officers may pay you a visit. They can’t enter your home without permission, but can apply for a search warrant to do so. They may also use detection equipment such as vans and handheld detectors.

Do you need TV license Sweden?

Sweden scraps TV licence – but here’s what you need to know about the new tax. Sweden’s TV licence will be scrapped from the start of next year – and replaced by a new tax. The tax will amount to one percent of your taxable income but will be capped at just above 1,300 kronor per person in 2019.

At what age do you stop paying TV license?

75
The rules have changed, what are you entitled to? On 1 August 2020 the BBC announced TV licences would no longer be free for those over 75. However, if you claim Pension Credit you’ll still be entitled to a free TV licence.

How can I avoid paying TV Licence?

You don’t need a TV licence to watch programmes on catch-up TV services, with the exception of the BBC’s iPlayer. You can watch anything stored on services such as ITV Hub, All 4 and My5, as long as you don’t watch live TV. These services are, after all, paid for by advertising.