28.01.2010
Regional TV fee campaign begins in Helsinki
The year's first regional television fee campaign will take place in Helsinki. Regional inspections focus on households which have failed to submit the notification of taking a television set into use. During the first two days, the intensified inspections revealed 181 persons that had neglected to pay their television fee.
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.
Campaigns with regional focus are effective
In the Helsinki region, approximately 100,000 households were sent a campaign letter and form to be used for submitting a television notification. According to the estimates, approximately half the households, who had not notified that they use a television set, used one anyhow.
Campaigns with regional focus and intensified inspections are an efficient way to mobilize viewers who have neglected to submit their notification. The previous regional television fee campaign in the Helsinki region was held in August 2008.
Viewers must submit a 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 231.05 per year, i.e. ca EUR 0.65 per day. The television fee can be paid in 6-month instalments (EUR 116.25), in 3-month instalments (EUR 58.80) or in monthly instalment (EUR 19.95). Forms for making the notification are available at post offices. You may also notify us by contacting our customer service tel. 09 613 161 or visiting our website at www.tv-maksu.fi.
TV fee - great value for the price
The television fee collected from television viewers 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 as well as internet content to all viewer groups.
Further information:
Mira Keitaanranta, Deputy Director, +358 9 6966 319, +358 40 824 3377