Do you need tv license, to watch Now TV? Is anything broadcast live?
bunkum100 to slaha11
15 Sep 16#5
Well you can stream the Movie channels live, and, if you have the Entertainment sub, Sky One, Fox etc.
Jonnoman to slaha11
15 Sep 16#6
No, tv License is only for bbc channels, they try to make it more vague to catch ppl out and make them pay :smiley:
davej1710 to slaha11
15 Sep 16#7
There are no live BBC channels on NOW TV, so in theory, no. I can't recall seeing catch up ones either, but I might be wrong.
batemansxxxb to slaha11
15 Sep 162#8
From TV licensing website
Do I need a TV Licence if I don’t watch BBC programmes?
A TV Licence is a legal permission to install or use television equipment to receive (i.e. watch or record) TV programmes, as they are being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, and to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer. This applies regardless of which channel you're watching, which device you are using (TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet or any other), and how you receive them (terrestrial, satellite, cable, via the internet or in any other way).
The licence fee is not a subscription to watch BBC programmes but mandated by law. Under the Communications Act 2003, the BBC in its role as the licensing authority has a duty to issue TV Licences and collect the licence fee.
Bradleigh
17 Sep 16#9
Do you sign up and cancel straight away or just turn off auto renew ?
Spasho
17 Sep 16#10
Grabbed that 30 day trial month for Movies and Entertainment on the Freebies section. But frankly, ain't been watching much of NowTV.
Malcolm in the Middle, Narcos, Mr. Robot and etc are what I'm more into.
Bradleigh
17 Sep 161#11
Just logged in , not that impressed with the content , quid wasted imo
Dude1971 to Bradleigh
17 Sep 164#14
Hundreds of boxsets and there's nothing you want for £1?
MrPuddington to Bradleigh
17 Sep 161#17
Yes, it can be a bit mixed. But make sure you have the box, because on the PC you can only see a fraction of the available content.
Bradleigh to Bradleigh
18 Sep 16#34
I'll retract this comment
Bloody roku stick slow and on clicking movies or entertainment to get live stuff it did nothing so thought choices were limited
Seems to have sorted itself with a little patience
dippyem
17 Sep 161#12
I think its a fab deal, worth it just for Sky Attlantic , and the new box does HD
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Do I need a TV Licence if I don’t watch BBC programmes?
A TV Licence is a legal permission to install or use television equipment to receive (i.e. watch or record) TV programmes, as they are being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, and to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer. This applies regardless of which channel you're watching, which device you are using (TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet or any other), and how you receive them (terrestrial, satellite, cable, via the internet or in any other way).
The licence fee is not a subscription to watch BBC programmes but mandated by law. Under the Communications Act 2003, the BBC in its role as the licensing authority has a duty to issue TV Licences and collect the licence fee.
Malcolm in the Middle, Narcos, Mr. Robot and etc are what I'm more into.
Bloody roku stick slow and on clicking movies or entertainment to get live stuff it did nothing so thought choices were limited
Seems to have sorted itself with a little patience