You can use almost all media and communications services without paying the license fee, including browsing the internet (even the BBC news website!), watching catch-up TV (except BBC iPlayer) and using a TV to play computer games, watch DVDs or listen to digital radio.
You only need to pay the license fee if you watch live television or, more recently, BBC iPlayer. I know this because I went for many years without paying the fee, legally and guilt-free.
I’m sorry but there is no get out clause in today’s modern society when it comes to paying the tv license fee, unless your over 65 or registered unemployed.
The magistrate is going to need full access to your private communications to find any evidence of you flouting the tv licensing laws so they can decide if you are guilty or not. Sending someone around to your house at night to look through your window and see what that strange flashing glow is, is just too old fashioned.
You only need to pay the license fee if you watch live television or, more recently, BBC iPlayer. I know this because I went for many years without paying the fee, legally and guilt-free.