> Hey, don't worry. When I eventually get somewhere of my own to live, I
> will have to pay money to fund the BBC, even though I don't watch TV or
> listen to the radio. The fact that the building doesn't contain a TV
> apparently is no excuse.

The licensing website is very clear on this:

"You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV 
as it's being broadcast."

If they are able to prove that you are doing the above (through any 
device and transmission medium) and you have not paid the license you 
will be fined.  They have quite sophisticated ways to prove such things.

Just owning a TV is not enough to get a fine, they have to prove you are 
actually watching a live TV broadcast (traditionally done with the "TV 
licensing van").  Ditto for other devices, although I imagine they are 
much more hi-tech today.

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