Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you do not watch or record live television or BBC iPlayer, then you do not need a TV Licence.
Typically, this has meant that those who solely watch television through Netflix or other streaming platforms do not need a TV Licence. However, with Netflix now branching into showing live content, such as the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight next month, that could now change. As the event will be live streamed by Netflix, UK viewers wishing to watch will require a TV Licence to do so legally.
The BBC confirmed to Cord Busters that viewers will need to purchase a TV Licence ahead of the fight. The majority of Netflix’s content remains exempt from the TV Licence fee, as long as it is not being broadcast live. These are the occasions where you do not need a TV Licence.
Do I need a TV Licence? You do not need a TV Licence to watch: streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus on-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Video videos on websites like YouTube videos or DVDs You do need a TV Licence if you: watch or record live TV on any channel or service use BBC iPlayer Are you eligible for a free TV Licence? For those of us aged 75 or over who are in receipt of Pension Credit, the TV Licence can be obtained for free rather than.