The start of the academic year will bring many changes for students, including, for the first time, the need to be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on demand on iPlayer. A change in the law means as of 1 September 2016, a licence will be needed to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on
BBC iPlayer is limited to the United Kingdom only. Even if you have paid for a UK TV license, you can’t watch BBC iPlayer in Singapore or anywhere else. Why? BBC iPlayer uses IP tracking to easily detect and block your access if you are outside the United Kingdom. If you try to access BBC iPlayer in Singapore, this message will appear. Jul 09, 2020 · TV licences are required by law for individuals who watch or stream live television. The BBC faced backlash in recent months after announcing it planned to revoke free TV licences for over-75s Apr 28, 2020 · Is BBC iPlayer free to use? Yes, you can use BBC iPlayer fee but you will need to pay £147/year as a TV license fee. Can I watch BBC iPlayer on Samsung Smart TV? Due to a software glitch, BBC iPlayer has stopped working on different models of Samsung Smart TV. However, you can update your Samsung Smart TV software to solve this issue. Another option for viewing BBC iPlayer on your TV is to use your tablet or smartphone. While some tablets have HDMI-out meaning you can simply connect the cable and enjoy, most need adapters. Dec 01, 2019 · DO NOT watch or record ANY LIVE TV or BBC iPlayer on ANY device for ANY reason. (You may watch OTHER Catch-Up TV services after they have been shown on TV) Remember: the most important rule is Rule 1 – have ZERO further contact with any TV Licensing representatives. If you only watch time-shifted stuff on iPlayer then you don't need a licence. If you use it to watch the BBC live then you do. [Edit: this is no longer the case (although it was true when I wrote this answer).
First off, let me explain that I don't own a TV license, as I generally do not watch enough TV to warrant owning one. News is accessible online, and Radio does not require license these days either. However, there is a fairly recent program showing on BBC2 (What we do in …
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Feb 05, 2020 · Any BBC iPlayer, live or streamed later; Amazon Prime Video subscribers will need to have the licence if they watch live TV series. Watching live TV or catch-up through the BBC iPlayer on any