Many have appealed to Radiotjänst taken out the TV fee by computer users, but it was, therefore, rejected.
the judgments shows that it is “TV tuners based fee obligation, but the definition of what is a TV tuner is intended to be technology neutral and follow the trend,” wrote the court.
Many see on TV online. “Even a computer, because the Court considered a technical equipment which is intended to receive the transmission or retransmission of television programs. It is therefore contributing, “according to the court.
It does not matter if you do not use their computer to watch TV programs.
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Radiotjänst think it is important that television fee for computers tested legally, says communications manager Johan Gernandt.
– It is satisfactory to the Administrative Court has gone on the legislature’s intent with the technology-neutral concept, thus giving Radiotjänst correct in its interpretation and application of law.
Radio Service began in February this year to require television fee for computers, tablets and smartphones. There were several TV channels started to broadcast its programs online.
Radio Service writes on her website that it does not matter if SVT is blocked on your computer, or if you have poor bandwidth to watch television. It is possible to watch TV online, and there no matter what channel you are watching, that causes the charge.
– What is a TV tuner is intended to be technology neutral and follow the trend. It is clear if you read the legislative history of the Act, said Judge Victoria Backstrom at Luleå administrative law.
– Then it’s our understanding that there are now so many TV companies broadcasting over the internet, and many choose not to buy a TV but maybe a computer, and then one of its uses today to receive television programs and then it is contributing.
The cases settled for regular computer. However, there are over 200 pending cases before the court on television fee and Backstrom is fairly certain that among these are cases of tablets and smart phones as well. Until then, she will not comment on any levy obligation for those machines.
She expects that verdicts will be appealed. For them to be addressed must appeal to give leave to appeal.
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