Getting rid of the TV and TV licence

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BurrenTech

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Just wondered what the regulations are if I get rid of the TV, and only use RTE player, and DVDs on my computer. Do I still need a TV license even though I cannot receive live TV broadcasts?

Thanks
 
Assuming your computer does not have TV card installed then the answer is NO you do NOT need a license.
 
I got taken to court a few years ago for trying that, you must get the TV and any receiving apparatus out of the premises. Also remove the TV aerial.
 
I thought it meant anything with a tuner.

Someone at work has a flatscreen monitor hooked up to a PC and internet and (I think) the inspector asked to see it. Said it was ok.
 
I got taken to court a few years ago for trying that, you must get the TV and any receiving apparatus out of the premises. Also remove the TV aerial.
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Did you remove all ferrous material from your premises? Including wire coat hangers, cutlery, the Iron from your blood? etc, etc... All can receive radio waves.
 
I know it sounds a joke, but that is what the Post Office told me, it sound more like a tax than a licence. Even though I paid up before the court case, I got the probational act. no fine.
 
I will be getting rid of it as well.

There is an old 1970s TV without remote control in the house belonging to the landlord.

Should I just hide it?
 
cork said:
I will be getting rid of it as well.

There is an old 1970s TV without remote control in the house belonging to the landlord.

Should I just hide it?
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Ask the landlord to remove it, or offer to bring it to a recycling centre for them if you can. So long as it's on the premises, you'll need a TV license.
Leo
 
I had heard some suggestion that they would put the license on any device that could use the RTE-Player also (ie any internet connected PC). The availability of online streaming and downloads is making the TV license very tricky to enforce in it current form.
 
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