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sampler

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#207757 12-Jan-2017 14:07
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GZers,

Having a heck of a time trying to clarify if it is possible to display freeview in a waiting room at a local dentist without attracting any kind of fee.

 

The freeview help desk its self did not know, which I found very odd and my google foo is failing to find anything (as of yet).
I have also approached a number of aerial installers without any particular definite answer. All of the local motels offer Sky and I know there is a commercial version of that (with additional fee's well above the normal residential charges).

 

I may be assuming incorrectly, however I was under the impression that just like other platforms, you are using it to "enhance" the offering of their own service, so there must be a fee ?

Cheers

Lee


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  #1702180 12-Jan-2017 17:33
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1) Just do it

 

2) Try these guys... its free and they just use your broadband   http://gogiggle.nz/about-giggle

 

3) This http://www.mpda.org.nz/about  thows a spanner in the works but refer to #1

 

4) This https://www.onemusicnz.com  throws a spanner in the works if a music program is playing but refer to #1

 

5) Seems like a grey area and refer to #1 until your "told". 




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  #1702182 12-Jan-2017 17:47
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From here (PPNZ website)

 

 

 

"You require a OneMusic licence if you play radio or TV in your premises. You can get a licence by calling 0800 800 662, email info@onemusicnz.com or visit www.onemusicnz.com"

 

 

 

I used to deal with these a-ho...ahem,  people quite often.... saying no more


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  #1705042 18-Jan-2017 09:45
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GZers,

 

Just to fill in everyone’s knowledge. After discussions with a number of government departments, quangos and the odd person who made sense ....

 

Yes a licence is required to display free-view in a commercial space if "the public" can see the image. That includes if you have a TV for staff that the public might be able to see.

 

As normal; fines ($150k) and imprisonment are on offer for the directors of companies who don't pay their required licence etc etc ie big stick.

 

The above is totally independent of the medium that the content is being provided over. Streamed, Freeview, DVD etc all would required a licence. The commercial Sky TV offering already includes the fee's required to play in a public space.

 

Hope this helps others in the future.

 

Cheers

 

Lee

 

 


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