In the UK, university-bound students get TV Licence warning

TV Licensing is issuing specific advice for students who plan on watching live TV online. Research by TV Licensing shows that 80 per cent of students now take a laptop to university in their first year and 40 per cent use it as their main way to watch TV. The Shuttle reports.

You need a TV Licence to watch or record TV programs, irrespective of what channel you are watching, what device you are using (TV, computer, laptop, mobile phone or any other) and how you receive them (terrestrial, satellite, cable, via the Internet or any other way).

If you do not have a license you risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.

That means that if you are watching or recording live broadcasts via the BBC iPlayer you need to be covered by a TV Licence. If you are only watching or downloading programmes that have already been broadcast using the iPlayer or other internet services, a licence is not required.

emily | 8:30 AM | Copypright Issues |
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