Do you need a TV license to watch TV on the internet?

[KatyMac]

I have one

I just need to know if you need one

Pretty sure you do. Yes.

You need a TV Licence to use any television receiving equipment such as a TV set, digital box, DVD or video recorder, PC, laptop or mobile phone to watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV.

Only if you watch TV live.

Hmm - dissent in the ranks

I wasn't sure if you'd need one to watch iPlayer, as that could count as a 'broadcast' - but we checked when DD went to university & the official TV licensing site definitely has the wording FAQ quotes - so she didn't get a licence as she only watches stuff on iplayer & similar sites.

no you DO NOT. If you only watch it on bbc i player, itv catch up etc and NEVER whne it is live you DO NOT need a licence.

Only live tv, not iplayer etc

here

That's good to know (for when DD goes away to uni in 8/9yrs time)

Live TV, yes.

but also take note of this