georgiecasey parent
Was this because license revenue dropped? They want to do the same in Ireland
In the long run it would've. It was mandatory to pay if you owned a TV. They tried to collect it for people having laptops / mobile phones but it was ruled illegal in the courts.
Instead the government replaced it with a new tax which seems more fair.
I would say so, yes. As another commentator said they tried to get more people to pay but failed and then instead used corrupt politicians to do their bidding.
I didn't use to pay, now I have no choice.