If you’re watching television without a licence, you could be fined £1,000.
TV Licensing has launched an information and enforcement campaign in the Isle of Man.
Claire Wotherspoon, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: ‘It is important viewers on the Isle of Man are aware they need to be licensed to watch programmes at the same time as they are shown on TV.
‘During the campaign our focus will be on making contact with unlicensed addresses on the island to find out whether they need a licence. We would always prefer people to pay than risk a fine of up to £1,000 so we are letting residents know in advance there is still time to get in touch with us for advice or to buy a licence.’
To help raise awareness in advance of the visits, TV Licensing has been in touch with community groups and public service organisations on the island to provide useful information and to highlight the many ways to pay as well as resources available in different languages.
A colour television licence costs £145.50 and can be bought over the counter at post offices, online at www.tvlicensing.co.uk or by phone. There is also a range of Direct Debit and cash payment instalment schemes which allow payers to spread the cost of a licence.
Black and white television licences cost £49 and, perhaps surprisingly, they are not a thing of the past. In spite of digital switchover, 13,000 homes across Britain still have them, according to TV licensing.
More information about paying in weekly, fortnightly or monthly cash instalments is available by calling 0300 790 6078 or at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cashplans. For payment options and concessions, to set up Direct Debit payments or to pay by debit or credit card, residents can call 0300 790 6112 or visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk.
