19.11.2008
Television fee inspections in Etelä-Karjala and Etelä-Savo
Television fees are inspected in Etelä-Karjala and Etelä-Savo. During the first two days of the intensified inspections, 180 viewers, who had not submitted the notification of taking a television set into use, were caught.
The inspections focus on households which have failed to submit the notification of taking a television set into use. Television fee inspectors have lists on the places of residence without a valid television notification. The lists are based on a comparison of the resident information in the population information system with those who have submitted a television notification. The Act on the State Television and Radio Fund enables the comparison. In addition to the regional, intensified inspections, 77 inspectors continuously tour the country.
The approximately 23,500 households in the television fee campaign area were sent a campaign letter and form to be used for submitting a television notification. It is estimated that about half the households, who had received the letter, used a television set.
Regional campaigns are effective
Campaigns with regional focus and intensified inspections are an efficient way to mobilize viewers who have neglected to submit their notification: in March 2007, about 13 per cent of the households who had received the letter in this area submitted a television notification. The campaign area currently has about 107,000 television fee payers.
Viewers must always have submitted the television notification if they can receive television transmissions.
If the obligation to submit a television notification is neglected, the sanction may rise up to 500 euros. The television fee is EUR 215.45 per year, i.e. less than EUR 0.60 per day. The television fee can be paid in 6-month instalments (EUR 108.40), in 3-month instalments (EUR 54.85) or in monthly instalment (EUR 18.60). You can submit the notification by submitting a form available at post offices, by contacting our customer service tel. 09 613 161 or on our website at www.tv-maksu.fi.
TV fee - great value for the price
The television fee collected from the users of television ensures reliable and versatile programmes of good quality on the channels of the Finnish Broadcasting Company i.e. YLE. YLE promotes and creates culture in Finland. And, YLE provides television and radio programmes to all viewer groups.
TV fees can now be given as gifts, too. Additional information at www.tv-maksu.fi or tel. 09 613 161.
Further information:
Anssi Laakso, Director, tel. 09 6966 301, 040 500 5549