TV licence rules for digital and streaming services - from Sky, to Netflix and Amazon

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With technology ever evolving, there has been growing confusion as to who needs to pay for a TV licence.The obligation used to be straightforward, as anyone who owned an actual TV instantly had to pay the annual fee.

But the evolution of multiple streaming platforms means there are now more ways than ever to catch your favourite shows that don't include live television.Brits who want to watch live TV or use the BBC's iPlayer service must fork out for a licence for their home, even if watched on a tablet, laptop or other mobile device.Many homeowners are forgoing classic pipe TV for online streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus.

The government were recently considering scrapping the mandatory £159 fee by 2027, the annual payment, which can change every April 1, is expected to remain unchanged until at least April 2024.So, what are the rules for having a TV licence, if you only use the device to watch streamed content?

According to the official TV licence website, it all depends on when and what you're watching.It's important to know the full rules, as breaking them, even unknowingly, could land you with a £1,000 fine.