Control subscription RTV became filled with myths, creating an impression that control was constantly carried out in all corner of Poland. Poczta Polska, liable for supervising the enforcement of subscription obligations, decided to resolve these doubts, explaining the actual course of control of RTV subscription. Their authoritative position underlines that it is not the mailmen who carry out these checks, but the designated inspectors with appropriate powers.
Issues related to RTV subscription controls have been in the media for a long time. Information on the visits of inspectors among the residents raised many uncertainties, frequently a mixture of actual information and myths. The Polish Post Office, acting on behalf of the National Broadcasting Council, decided to dispel all doubts and clearly present a real image of the process of controlling subscription obligations.
RTV subscription checks. Polish Post reveals how it is
On the authoritative website of the Polish Post Office, a detailed description of the RTV subscription control process was published, which actually dispels certain myths and explains the function of controllers themselves. It turns out that the number of people dealing with this issue across the country is tiny – we are talking about just a fewer twelve controllers. Poczta Polska emphasizes that it is this group of people who carry out these tasks throughout the country. It is worth noting that there is no mailman among the controllers.
The employees of the Polish Post Office, specially seconded for this purpose, are entitled to carry out inspections related to the RTV subscription. Their competence is based on the ultimate Administrative Court judgement of 12 March 2015 (II GSK 208/14) and in accordance with Article 2(2) of the 2005 Law on licence fees.
Importantly, Poczta Polska notes that the number of infringements related to the payment of RTV subscription in fresh years has not increased significantly. On the contrary, there is simply a slight but marked decrease in the number of penalties imposed each year. This is an crucial reflection that points to any changes in the approach to the enforcement of subscription fees.
These are not average Poles who are targeting control. RTV subscriptions check mainly in companies
It may be amazing that it is not everyday Polish residents who should be most afraid about Polish Post Office inspectors erstwhile it comes to matters related to subscription RTV. Although checks on this subscription are besides carried out with citizens, the main nonsubjective being primarily business.
In accordance with applicable regulations, registration of receivers and control are the work of all users of RTV equipment. Nevertheless, Poczta Polska focuses its activities mainly on companies and institutions. It is worth noting that the number of checks carried out in households is marginal and represents only a tiny percent of the full inspections – specified information was revealed by the Polish Post Office.
You have a TV, but you're not picking up a signal from public broadcasters? You gotta pay anyway.
Poczta Polska clearly points out that there is simply a common story about the RTV subscription, assuming that having a tv receiver, but not utilizing TVP and Polish Radio, we are exempt from fees. However, that is simply a misconception. Whether we usage a tv to watch Netflix or as an additional monitor to the computer, having specified a device obliges us to pay for the RTV subscription.
The bought tv allows you to receive tv shows. According to the regulations, there is simply a presumption of usage of the receiver and the individual with the device capable of receiving the program immediately is presumed to be the user. According to the current law, it is essential to registry specified a device – explains Poczta Polska.
Even if we have an efficient tv that we do not usage at all, we inactive gotta pay the subscription fee. The same is actual for radios – even if the device is silent and not utilized for months, it should be registered and paid in accordance with applicable regulations.
If you pay the RTV subscription in advance for the full year, you get a discount
Poczta Polska notes that paying RTV subscription in advance for the full year brings more favourable conditions than paying monthly. Individuals who decide on this option can anticipate a 10% discount on subscription payment until a certain day in January. This is the most cost-effective financial solution, but paying for periods longer than 1 period besides brings any discounts.
The RTV subscription for a single period must be regulated by the 25th day, and its cost is PLN 27.30 per tv and PLN 8.70 per radio. These rates stay unchanged besides in 2024. delight note that non-regulation of the RTV subscription fee for an unregistered receiver or for registered equipment but not paid subscription may consequence in advanced penalties. The punishment is PLN 261 for the radio and PLN 819 for the tv if the case is detected.
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