License fees for public radio and television to rise as of May

President Pavel has signed into force a law that will increase license fees for Czech public radio and television and significantly increase the number of payers. As of May, the license fee for Czech Television will increase by 15 crowns to 150 crowns per month and for Czech Radio by 10 crowns to 55 crowns per month. The fee will be compulsory for all households that can receive broadcasts by TV and radio receivers, via the internet, smartphones, tablets or computers, which should increase the range of payers by around 600,000. Companies with under 25 employees will be exempted from the fees.