IPlayer
licence rules have changed – but there's one loophole left for students
- The news was a blow to many heading to university this month, given that so few will be bringing a TV along with them. According to research by TV Licensing, iPlayer is the most popular catch-up platform among students, with the vast majority watching programmes on their laptops and phones.
- The change adds to students’ mounting financial burdens this year, including tuition fee rises and the recent scrapping of maintenance grants. A petition against the rule, launched by a Loughborough University student, has gained more than 18,000 signatures.
- However, it appears one loophole will remain open: students will still be able to access the iPlayer for free on mobile devices that are registered at their parents’ address. (This will work only as long as it is registered as the student’s primary address.)
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