TV subscription under the microscope of controllers. How big is the chance they'll knock on your door?
In Poland, there is an obligation to pay an RTV license fee, but many people do not comply with it. The Financial Service Center of Poczta Polska is responsible for inspections. Do inspectors check private apartments and houses? What is the scale?
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TV subscription under control. “A small percentage”
The Press Office of Poczta Polska indicates that it performs tasks related to the RTV service on behalf of the National Broadcasting Council, which is the holder of data and information on this subject. “Inspections in accordance with the established plan are carried out by designated controllers of the Polish Post Financial Service Center, however the number of inspections in households is negligible and constitutes only a small percentage of all. – he points out.
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“If it is found that an unregistered radio and television receiver is used, the decision issued requires the registration of the receiver and establishes a fee for the use of an unregistered receiver in accordance with Article 5 of the Act,” he adds.
If the inspector finds that you have a working radio or television receiver that has not been registered, he may impose a fine of 30 times the monthly subscription fee. From January 2026, you will have to pay PLN 9.50 per month for a radio receiver, and PLN 30.50 for a television or television and radio receiver.
TV subscription. Who is not subject to the fee?
Exempt from paying the subscription fee are people who are over 75 years of age, included in the first disability group, veterans who are war or military disabled, and people who are over 60 years of age and are entitled to a pension not exceeding half of the average salary.
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Radio and television receivers can be registered at post offices or via the website of Poczta Polska within 14 days of purchasing the receiver. The use of cable, satellite or digital television under a civil law contract signed with the network operator does not exempt you from the obligation to pay a license fee, which results from the provisions of the License Fees Act – informs the National Broadcasting Council on the website.
