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Old 30-09-2010 | 04:02 PM
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Had a argument at work today about if you have a pc and internet in a house, would you still need a tv licence?


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Old 30-09-2010 | 04:10 PM
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not as im aware my mate stayed in student halls last year n used to his laptop to catch up on shows but never had a tv so didnt need one?
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:12 PM
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you will only need a tv licence if you wish to stream tv to the computer.
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:16 PM
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You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:17 PM
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you dont need one if you want to view programs that have previously aired. so you can use bbc i player etc.
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:18 PM
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any apparatus capable of recieving tv signals- dont matter what is it tv -pc etc etc---------old argument thats been going on for donkeys years m8--.
radio licences coming back in the new year!!-you wont remember those will you?

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Old 30-09-2010 | 04:22 PM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/5081350.stm
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Originally Posted by rubinsbin
any apparatus capable of recieving tv signals-
old argument thats been going on for 40 years m8--
I think the bbc iplayer site itself clarifies the issue, the first time you try to stream live it asks you to confirm you do have a tv license, for prev aired footage it does not ask
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:28 PM
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So basically as long as its not live tv its fine.

The bbc link clarifys it aswell, "You only need a licence if you use your computer to watch programmes at the same time as they are being shown on TV"
Old 30-09-2010 | 04:37 PM
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exactly
Old 30-09-2010 | 06:14 PM
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who the hell has a black and white TV in this day and age
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