Mobile users who watch TV on their phones face £1,000 fine for not having licence

People watching TV on their mobile phones and laptops without a licence face increased scrutiny from the TV licensing authority. The Daily Mail reports.

It today launched a campaign aimed at letting consumers "stay in the know" and avoid a £1,000 fine.

The authority says people are increasingly watching TV channels online and on phones, with many thinking they do not need a licence.

'There is a clear rise in the number of people watching TV channels via other means, and we need to make them aware of the rules,' said a spokesman.

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