Being offered entertainment such as sports, news or film is an appreciated service for guests and residents. But for bars, hotels, restaurants and care homes, it is important to understand what applies to TV and streaming. Which viewing rights are required, and where you can turn to create a correct and secure solution.
Here you will find all the information on how to create a secure solution with the help of connected services and professional TV solutions for businesses.
When you show TV or stream entertainment and sports in a public environment, such as a restaurant, bar or a care home, it counts as public viewing. This means that your business needs a different type of TV licence than what is used for private individuals.
TV rights for businesses
Are required to show TV in commercial and public environments. Bars and restaurants are examples of commercial operations, with the possibility for you to sell food and drink in connection with entertainment. Communal areas and break rooms in offices, hospitals, and care homes are examples of public environments that also require viewing licences, which however differ somewhat from commercial environments.
Agreement with the right provider
This ensures that you have the correct viewing licence for your specific business, and means that you comply with the laws, rules and guidelines that exist. It is the owners of the respective rights who set these so that you can show channels, sports, events and other content to your guests.
Many businesses believe that a private subscription can be used – but it cannot. Here are some common pitfalls:
• Using private streaming services in bars or hotels
• Showing sports events without the correct licence
• Lacking documentation of viewing rights for businesses during inspections
Map the need
How many screens are there in your bar, restaurant or care home? How many seats? What type of content do you want to show your guests?
Check licences
Ensure that you have the right TV licence and viewing agreement. Some events or entertainment programmes require separate licences. Examples of this can be Eurovision Song Contest, Ice Hockey World Championship or the European Championship and World Cup in football, where a separate licence is required.
Choose a provider that can manage the whole solution
Everything from project management, installation, TV hardware and TV channels to updates, service and insurance.
Implement a secure solution
With professional support and operation from an experienced provider. From installation and purchasing to technical planning.
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Secure the rights to show top events such as football, hockey, and motorsport. With the most entertaining sports like Champions League, Premier League, hockey from SHL, Allsvenskan, international football matches and Formula 1, you can create an environment that keeps customers coming back for the next game!
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