Fresh Fire TV Stick warning as users risk £1,000 fine this month
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Brits are being urged to avoid a costly mistake this month while using their Fire TV Stick, even if they're not using a 'dodgy' device. The mini remote is a great way to convert your standard TV into a smart one, allowing you to install apps such a BBC iPlayer, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Netflix, as well as to access games and stream music.
If you've spent your January doom-scrolling these sites in desperate search of a new series or film to binge, you may have come across the premiere of WWE Raw being streamed live on Netflix for the first time. The debut episode (which aired on January 6) hosted some of the biggest fighting names, including The Rock, John Cena, and the Undisputed WWE Champion The American Nightmare (Cody Rhodes).
"The epic night featured electric, high-stakes clashes as Roman Reigns conquered Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, Rhea Ripley defeated Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship, and CM Punk bested his bitter rival Seth Rollins," Netflix stated, confirming the streaming giant will be the 'exclusive home' of WWE's flagship weekly wrestling program in the US, CAnada, Latin America, and UK. New episodes will air every Monday at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET (That's 1am Tuesday morning for us Brits).
Despite the content being exclusive to Netflix, subscribers will still need a TV licence as the episodes are aired live. Yes, you need to pay for the Fire TV Stick, your Netflix subscription, and the annual fee (which is rising to £174.50 in April) in order to legally watch these episodes. TV Licensing has enforcement officers that will carry out checks, and if you're caught watching live TV without a licence, you can face a fine of up to £1,000 (up to £2,000 if you live in Guernsey). You cannot be imprisoned for TV licence evasion in itself, but you can be imprisoned for non-payment of a fine imposed by the court - and enquiry officers may get a search warrant to enter your home.
