Do you have a TV license?

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It seems to me more and more people just don't bother. I do have one, though don't ever watch 'live' TV, I do watch iplayer and other catch up. I watch Netflix mostly.

Do you bother? If so, how old are you? (Im 49 and remember the adverts!)

You need a licence to watch iPlayer. Yes, it’s not live but it’s bbc
sorry, edited to add I thought you said you don’t have one 😂

How would the BBC exist if ‘most people’ don’t pay their licence fee?

I don’t know anyone who feels under a moral obligation to have a licence when they don’t need one.

I feel like it’s more the opposite tbh.

As I said it's really odd. I can't think of any other services people would pay for out of some moral obligation.

No. I do pay for YouTube premium though. I'm 35

You can watch ITV, channel 4 etc as long as it's not live ( but not BBC and iPlayer, ever, though you can access BBC sounds).
I don't have a TV licence and checked carefully what I can and can't watch before getting rid. Or not renewing.

Several posters have said they pay for it more for the radio and news than the TV. It comes up often as a point on threads when the licence is being discussed that this is not necessary but still posters say they would pay even though they don't use the TV element because they value the radio and news even though these are not something you need a licence for.

Well this is why I am asking. I keeping seeing/reading of people who dont bother so thought Id ask mumsnet

I didn't for about 6 years until recently (used Netflix, Prime and other non-live TV, nothing BBC), and previously haven't for periods in the past. I got one again earlier this year as I'd built up a list of things I wanted to watch on iPlayer. I've got so out of the habit of watching actual live TV I keep forgetting that I can actually do that now 😂

No, got rid of it recently when I realised the last thing I watched on the bbc was the last line of duty series in 2021

I’m 59 and don’t have a tv licence. I don’t watch any live tv or use iPlayer so there’s no need.

"What can you watch without a tv licence:
You can watch on-demand streaming services, catch-up TV (except BBC iPlayer), recorded videos, and gaming content without a TV licence.

Allowed Content and Services: On-demand streaming: Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ for films and series watched on demand.

Catch-up services: On-demand catch-up shows on ITVX, Channel 4, and My5, provided you do not watch live streams on those platforms.

Online videos: Pre-recorded videos and creator clips on YouTube (as long as it is not a simultaneous live broadcast of a TV channel).

Physical media: DVDs and Blu-rays played on any device.

Gaming: Playing offline or online video games on any console or computer.

What You Still Need a Licence For:
Watching or recording any live TV broadcasts on any channel or service (including terrestrial, satellite, cable, or online streams).
Using BBC iPlayer for any purpose, including catch-up, live viewing, or downloads.
Watching live events or live sports streamed via platforms like YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, or Netflix."

Haven't had one for the last 10 years. I just don't watch live tv, but I pay for netfliux, prime and disney and use youtube alot more. I'm 37. My husband also didn't have one at his flat before we moved in together either. I would be surprised if many of my friends had one. The only person I know who do are my sister and parents

No, haven't for years. Jimmy Saville comes to mind.

Yes we have one and have always had one (both 43). We watch a lot of live sport (can’t imagine not watching the World Cup, or tennis, or others!) and the News. Quite often watch iPlayer and would find it very hard to never watch anything else live!

Of course. I cherish the BBC hugely. It’s the best value for money going.

Yes and I massively judge people who don’t when they should. One of the best broadcasting companies in the world and we’re going to lose it because of dickheads who don’t understand the system.

Care to explain that bizarre statement?

Yes I have one and think it's very good value - at least for me. It's honestly hard for me to imagine all the people who say they never watch live tv. Do you never watch BBC news - even for big political events, international events, generally keeping up with what's going on in the world? I love radio but definitely as well as, not instead of.

I don't because I don't have a tv and haven't really ever had one. We had one at home when I was a kid but I never got into the habit as an adult. I listen to podcasts and watch Youtube. I don't really know what's on telly tbh. I generally like longer form things that are a bit more in depth.

Yes I do.
I watch a lot of BBC output and feel I get very good value from the licence fee.

We don't pay for any streaming services regularly, though occasionally I'll pay a one-off for a film.
I am 66, my husband is 70.

Always. I love the BBC. I don't watch the Traitors but I can't imagine any other channel giving me Detectorists, Small Prophets, The Other Bennet Sister, Doctor Who, The Proms, Gavin and Stacey and countless others.
For £15 a month I think it's amazing value.
I could do withough Fiona Bruce, but there you go...

I never have the TV on, other than to specifically watch a series or film in the evening. My TV randomly detuned itself from normal channels about 4 years ago and I have been able to get them back.

I do have the radio on so hear news that way.

Yes I have one. I love the BBC and all that it brings to our country, including the many thousands of incredible journalists, actors, commentators and technical staff it has trained over the past 100+ years. Its news service also brings a huge amount of unreported political soft power all around the world.

Having the BBC in this country instinctively drives up the standards of all the other broadcasters across drama, news and sport. It also drives innovation, including on the internet where it was the first and best news provider for many years, and in podcasting and radio, where its production standards have set the benchmark for others. It’s well worth the TV licence money for me.

No i dont and havent for years. My kids watch youtube, Netflix and we have prime video. There isn't anything on there is would ever really watch. I prefer box sets from streaming services