How many countries have TV licensing?
It has since been acceded to by 34 countries, as of 2010.
How many black and white TV Licences are there in the UK?
New figures released today by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, over 7000 black and white TV Licences are still in force across the UK, although numbers are steadily declining.
Did Australia have TV Licences?
With the commencement of official transmission of television in Australia in September 1956 came the need to also obtain a viewer licence. From 1 January 1957 TV viewers were required to pay 5 pounds for their viewing pleasure and an additional 2 pounds 15 shillings for radio.
What’s the number for TV Licensing?
The post at: Customer Relations, TV Licensing, Darlington, DL98 1TL. Our call centre by phone on 0300 790 6096*
Is the UK the only country to have a TV Licence?
With notable exceptions such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and the Netherlands; most countries in the developed world require TV owners to have a licence. PS ‘Britain’ is not a country.
How many people still have black and white TV Licence?
There were 6,586 black and white TV licences in force at the end of September 20191 – a fall of 575 compared to the same time last year. In 2000 this figure stood at 212,000.
What percentage of people have a TV Licence?
95% of households own a TV in 2019 The number of households owning a TV increased by 4.8 times over the last 60 years, compared to 1956 when only 5.7 million or 36% of all households had a TV.
How do I find my TV Licence number?
You can find your 10-digit TV Licence number on your current TV Licence, as well as any letters or emails we’ve sent you. You can find your 9-digit Customer number on your payment or savings card or your 10-digit TV Licence number on your current TV Licence, as well as any letters or emails we’ve sent you.
How do I renew my TV Licence by phone?
Call us on 0300 790 6165* or pay online. Or, you can pay smaller amounts by debit or credit card if you apply for a TV Licensing payment card. You can use this card to pay weekly or monthly at any PayPoint, over the phone, by text or online. Call 0300 555 0286* to get a TV Licensing payment card.
What is my TV Licence number Ireland?
Your TV licence number (or TV reference number) is a 17 digit number shown on your renewal notice, together with your 5 digit PIN. If you don’t have these details, you need to write to your local TV Records office. You will get a new PIN each year.
What’s the number for the TV Licence?
Call us on 0300 790 6165* or pay online.