TV license: eircom evision box with pc monitor

brusbee

Hi, just wondering that is a TV license still needed if I use PC monitor + eircom evision box.

ScumLord

It doesn't really give much specifics on the website. It seems to be basically a UPC type deal.

Technically the license applies to devices receiving a wireless broadcast via a TV tuner. So this might not fall under that description when there's no TV involved which would have the ability to receive a wireless broadcast.

I think you might be OK, but you should probably ask eircom if the box itself falls under the TV license.

_Kaiser_

I have evision (it's not bad really!) - what it consists of is a (fibre) modem and a set top box. The box connects to the modem via LAN and to the TV/display via HDMI.

Technically as it's receiving the broadcast via Ethernet/IP no tuner is needed and as such no license should be required (same as you don't need one for an Android box or Chromecast).. but I'm not sure I'd test that in court, and it'll probably be addressed in the upcoming Broadcasting bill.

brian_t

6. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

6.1 You shall:

6.1.1 co-operate with eircom in all matters relating to the provision of the
Service;
6.1.2 provide eircom with any information reasonably required by eircom in
connection with the provision of the Service;
6.1.3 obtain all necessary permissions and consents which may be
required before the commencement of the Service;

6.1.4 obtain and maintain at all times a valid television licence;

https://www.eircom.net/assets/static/pdf/tv/evision_tv_terms.pdf

brusbee

thank you guys For ur reply. I am going to ask eircom regarding this. I do not think a tv license is required in this situation. Even go to court, it is still can be proven there is no tunner on any device (box & monitor)