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Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:18

Annual bills for radio-TV licence fees
by Swisster Staff
October 13, 2010 | 12:18

Swiss households will be billed once a year for radio and television licence fees instead of on a quarterly basis, the federal communications department announced on Wednesday.

A private company, Billag, is contracted to issue the bills on behalf of the government.

The new billing plan is expected to result in savings, the communications department said.

Households with radios and TVs are billed a total of 462 francs each annually, with revenues used to defray costs for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

The fees for 2011 remain unchanged from levels set in 2007.

The TV fee is 292.80 francs while the radio fee is 169.20 francs.

The national broadcaster can also expect higher revenues from enhanced advertising possibilities, the government said.

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Annual bills for radio-TV licence fees
by Swisster Staff
October 13, 2010 | 12:18

Swiss households will be billed once a year for radio and television licence fees instead of on a quarterly basis, the federal communications department announced on Wednesday.

A private company, Billag, is contracted to issue the bills on behalf of the government.

The new billing plan is expected to result in savings, the communications department said.

Households with radios and TVs are billed a total of 462 francs each annually, with revenues used to defray costs for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

The fees for 2011 remain unchanged from levels set in 2007.

The TV fee is 292.80 francs while the radio fee is 169.20 francs.

The national broadcaster can also expect higher revenues from enhanced advertising possibilities, the government said.

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Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:22

and what is the bill of 25 CHF I received 2 month ago on behalf of the cantonal office? any idea?

I read and I paid it, but I didnt understand why I received it since I dont have TV, neither radio @ home. How is it ruled here?

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and what is the bill of 25 CHF I received 2 month ago on behalf of the cantonal office? any idea?

I read and I paid it, but I didnt understand why I received it since I dont have TV, neither radio @ home. How is it ruled here?

Justin, Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:22

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Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:37

if you have a video screen ( computer) and a car radio, or internet connection which allows you reception of radio and tv. face it.....they want your money.

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if you have a video screen ( computer) and a car radio, or internet connection which allows you reception of radio and tv. face it.....they want your money.

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Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:44

yes, I admit my phone and my computer do the job very well but why 25 CHF instead of 462CHF ?

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yes, I admit my phone and my computer do the job very well but why 25 CHF instead of 462CHF ?

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Oct 13, 2010 @ 19:58

if you have a video screen ( computer) and a car radio, or internet connection which allows you reception of radio and tv. face it.....they want your money.

Oct 13, 10 19:37

Not only do they want your money but they will send you to debt collection if you don't pay.

Furthermore, everyone is required to "declare" themselves to Bilag (the billing agency). If you don't and they find you later, you will pay all the fees for arrears, debt collection and so on.

So, if you relocate any where within Switzerland, you are responsible for sending them the change of address form so they can bill you.

The only persons exempt from this tax are:

1) those having no equipment in their "household" capable of receiving radio and television;

2) those individuals receiving social security (AVS) or state disability insurance (AI) who receive written permission from the government, after havinig submitted a written request.

Bilag's Q and A says that the rationale that Swiss television programming is crapulous is no defense for non-payment.

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Not only do they want your money but they will send you to debt collection if you don't pay.

Furthermore, everyone is required to "declare" themselves to Bilag (the billing agency). If you don't and they find you later, you will pay all the fees for arrears, debt collection and so on.

So, if you relocate any where within Switzerland, you are responsible for sending them the change of address form so they can bill you.

The only persons exempt from this tax are:

1) those having no equipment in their "household" capable of receiving radio and television;

2) those individuals receiving social security (AVS) or state disability insurance (AI) who receive written permission from the government, after havinig submitted a written request.

Bilag's Q and A says that the rationale that Swiss television programming is crapulous is no defense for non-payment.

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