RTV subscription in 2025 How much are we paying for tv and radio?

At the beginning of 2025 many Poles wonder what changes await them in the issue of radio and tv subscription. Although there have been discussions over the years on the abolition of this levy, decisions have not yet been made on this issue. So, what amounts will be in force in 2025?

Current RTV subscription rates in Poland

Even though the subject RTV subscription remains the subject of debates in the Polish government, in 2025 the rates will stay at the level of the erstwhile year. This means that people with televisions, radios or multimedia receivers will be obliged to pay the following amounts:

• 27.30 zł per period – for tv or tv with radio,
• PLN 8.70 per period – for the radio itself.

These fees are regulated by the Law on radio and television, which imposes the work to pay a subscription to each holder of a device for receiving radio or tv signals. Although this fee does not change this year, it is inactive controversial, especially among those who do not usage public media services.

Discounts for subscription fees in advance

It is besides worth adding that those who decide to pay for the RTV subscription in advance can number on attractive rebates. In 2025 the following discounts are available:

• 3% discount for payment for 2 months from above,
• 4% discount for payment for 3 months from above,
• 5% discount for payment for 6 months from above,
• 10% discount for payment for 12 months from above.

The pre-payment option is peculiarly popular among those who want to avoid monthly remembering the payment deadlines and benefit from a lower amount to be paid.

Exemptions from the RTV licence fee

Although the work to pay a RTV subscription affects many people, there is simply a group that is released from this duty. Persons who meet certain conditions can number on full exemption from fees. Among those entitled to exemption are:

• Persons over 60 years of agewho are entitled to a pension, unless the amount exceeds 50% of average salary in Poland,
• Persons over 75 years of agewho besides do not gotta pay the subscription,
• Persons with first disabilitywhich are exempt from fees,
• Veterans, including disabled military and warmen who besides benefit from dismissal.

Thanks to these exemptions, people from the above mentioned social groups can save on the RTV subscription and do not gotta fear mandatory payments. In accordance with the provisions to benefit from the exemption, an application must be made or notified accordingly to the applicable institution.

Will the RTV subscription be abolished in 2025?

Come on. RTV subscription raises quite a few controversy, the Polish government has been working on his abolition. However, despite the announcements, there are not yet circumstantial dates or rules to abolish this levy. Many people in Poland are wondering whether it will be possible to abandon the radio-television subscription completely in the coming years, given the technological improvement and the availability of online media content.

Changes in RTV charges in 2025 – what awaits users?

Although RTV subscription rates remained unchanged in 2025, it can be expected that further years could bring changes. The discussions on the radio-television subscription are expected to proceed and the changes may include both the amount of fees and the rules for charging them. Depending on the decision of the government, citizens can number on decrease the burden, or even its full removal, especially in the face of an expanding number of digital media users.

Conclusions for Poles in 2025

The RTV subscription remains unchanged in 2025, but in future we can anticipate changes that will affect the way public media services are used. It is worth to keep track of government communications to be on time with possible changes concerning subscription obligations.

Ignacy Michałowski

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