英国电视许可证是直播电视、而非点播电视所需的;对不遵守规定者处以最高1 000英镑的罚款。 UK TV licence required for live TV viewing, not on-demand; fines up to £1,000 for non-compliance.

在任何平台,包括BBC iPlayer、YouTube、Netflix或Amazon Prime Video等平台上观看或录制实况电视都需要获得英国电视许可证,不管是否有设备,但对于点播流则不需要许可证。 A UK TV licence is required to watch or record live TV on any platform—including BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video—regardless of device, but not for on-demand streaming. 维珍媒体敦促观众重新审视他们的习惯, 因为如果不观看直播电视, 取消每年169.50英的许可证可能会导致退款. Virgin Media urges viewers to review their habits, as cancelling the £169.50 annual licence may lead to a refund if live TV isn't watched. 违反规则可处以最高1 000英镑的罚款和犯罪记录。 Breaking the rules can result in fines up to £1,000 and a criminal record.